Monthly Archives: October 2017

This Week’s Issue: Oct. 13-19

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

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Hope Center Earns Nation of Neighbors Grant

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The International Labor Organization estimates there are 4.8 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally. The newly opened Hope Center Indy, located at the former Marion County Home at US 52 and Carroll Road on the southeast side, is an after-care refuge for women who have been … Read More

City to Pursue Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Facing an epidemic of opioid addiction that took the lives of 345 Marion County residents last year, Mayor Joe Hogsett has hired the law firm of Cohen & Malad, LLP to pursue legal action against opioid manufacturers and distributors. The planned lawsuit will target those who have contributed … Read More

Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture Opening Oct. 21

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A new and unique space for Indianapolis that celebrates the rich heritage of those with African roots will be unveiled during the grand opening of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) on Sat., Oct. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. … Read More

Bona Thompson Memorial Center Hosts Petersen Poster Exhibit

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Runners and walkers who regularly participated in the annual Pleasant Run Run (PRR) 5-mile run and 3-mile walk in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis through the years are likely to remember something that set the race apart from all other running events in the community — the colorful … Read More