Monthly Archives: May 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Brings Crowds, Rembrance, Fun

May 23, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Memorial weekend is a busy one in Indianapolis, with parades, picnics, and a little car race on the west side. The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is the culmination of a weekend of festivities, including the 500 Festival Memorial Service on Monument Circle on May 24 … Read More

Indianapolis EMS to Mark 125 Years of Service

May 23, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is celebrating a milestone. In 1887 and 1888, the first City Hospital ambulance began transporting sick and injured patients. Today, this ambulance service is Indianapolis EMS, and it has a fleet of 44 ambulances and 39 support vehicles on the streets providing care … Read More

Indy Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 1

May 23, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Children of all ages and families are invited to experience the joy of reading during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program, “Read Together Right Now!” June 3 – July 27 at all Indy Library locations as well as the Beech Grove Public Library. Inspired by the … Read More

Feeling the Pressure? Part 2: There’s a Med For That!

May 23, 2013 | by Weekly View

Last month we talked about high blood pressure (hypertension) — definitions, prevalence, and how it’s dubbed “the silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause any symptoms. We mentioned that sometimes a change in lifestyle (e.g. diet and exercise) might be all it takes to regain normal blood pressure. However, for … Read More

News Briefs: May 24-31

May 23, 2013 | by Weekly View

Near Eastside Neighborhood Summit June 8 INDIANAPOLIS — The next neighborhood summit for the near-eastside will be a pop-up complete street to both celebrate and give a vision for the work in the neighborhood.  The event will be June 8 from noon-5 p.m. outside the East Washington St. Branch Library, … Read More