New York and Michigan Streets Begin 2-Way Conversion

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) began construction Monday, March 11 on the conversion of New York and Michigan streets to two-way traffic between College Avenue and Ellenberger Park. The work will directly impact residents and commuters to downtown on the east side. The project has been in the works for the past several years. According to the Federal Highway Administration, one-way streets tend to have higher speeds, while two-way streets tend to be slower. In addition, two-way streets create more direct routes, visibility, and the … Read More

Misty Copeland to Present the McFadden Memorial Lecture

INDIANAPOLIS — Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman promoted to principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, will be The Indianapolis Public Library’s featured speaker at the 45th Annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture, taking place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave. After the lecture, Copeland will take part in a book signing. Copeland is the author of several New York Times Bestselling books, including the memoir, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina. She has also … Read More

Community Fairbanks Recovery Housing Receives $5 Million Donation

INDIANAPOLIS — Local philanthropist Julie Wood, on behalf of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation, will donate $5 million to Community Health Network Foundation to endow Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s Recovery Housing program. The investment is the largest gift in Community Health Network’s history, and it will be paid over five years. Recovery Housing offers a structured environment where individuals can develop and practice life skills while maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s supportive living apartments provide a safe and sober environment as residents continue … Read More

Weekly View Celebrates 15th Anniversary!

The Weekly View celebrated its 15th “birthday” on March 13. Our first issue was published on Friday, March 13, 2009. We’ve had a fantastic decade and a half! We estimate that we’ve published 740 issues, which is over 5,925 pages … Read More

Local Realtor Donates 1% of Earnings to Charities

INDIANAPOLIS — Catron Property Group, with the F.C. Tucker Company, has committed to donating a portion of their earnings to local charities. Clients were given an opportunity to “write in” a charity of their choice. Catron Property Group has donated … Read More

2024 Project Indy Season Begins

INDIANAPOLIS — Project Indy is currently offering nearly 2,450 available positions from over 100 local employers on its online platform at projectindy.net, which makes it easier than ever for young people to get connected to employers who are hiring. Youth … Read More

Public WiFi Available in Indy Parks

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks in collaboration with the Information Services Agency is bringing high-speed public WIFI to park facilities across the city. WIFI installations have been completed at 19 Indy Parks facilities to date with 10 more facilities scheduled for … Read More

Clowes Collaborative Showcases Works of Artists and Student Artists

INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, March 1, the Hoosier Art Salon held the second annual Clowes Collaborative with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra which showcased the masterpieces of 18 artists and 3 students of Herron School of Art and Design and their … Read More

Eagle Scout Court of Honor Held in Lawrence

LAWRENCE — An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held March 9 at St. Lawrence Church, 46th and Shadeland, for three scouts who achieved the highest rank in Scouting.  Fewer than 4 percent of all Scouts in the United States … Read More

Applause!: March 15-21

• FACE Clinic is offering low-cost vaccine clinics by appointment. If your cat or dog needs vaccines, visit their Web site, faceanimalclinic.org or call 317-638-3223. • Gravesco will hold its annual pottery sale on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-6 … Read More

Medical Mutts to Hold Service Dog Graduation

INDIANAPOLIS — Medical Mutts, a leading non-profit organization specializing in training service dogs for individuals with medical disabilities, will hold a graduation ceremony of their latest class of service dogs. The ceremony will take place on March 18 the Delaware … Read More

A Note From Home

“Where did you get those Steeler gloves?” The man’s voice came to me from the edges of a crowd of people, of which I was a part. I was at the intersection of East 10th Street and Bellefontaine, where a … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 15-21

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, March 16, 1924: The Butler College Bulldogs won the national A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball tourney last night in Kansas City by defeating the defending champion Blue Diamonds of the Kansas City Athletic Club, 30 … Read More

Beef Manhattan: Born in Irvington?

Okay, okay, not likely…but possible. No one really knows EXACTLY where the Beef Manhattan was born, but most culinary historians agree that the dish (a diagonally cut roast beef sandwich split butterfly fashion with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes … Read More

Collectible Board Games

What do a map of WWII safe houses, a pile of 8-sided coins, an egg timer and a thimble have in common? They have all been pieces of one of the top 10 vintage collectibles for 2024…the board game! Early … Read More