Monthly Archives: February 2018

Thomas Edison in Indianapolis

February 22, 2018 | by Al Hunter

The most famous and prolific inventor of all time, Thomas Alva Edison died over 85 years ago. His  tremendous influence on modern life remains unchallenged by any other American, living or dead. Edison’s inventions include the light bulb, the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and vast improvements on the telegraph … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Feb. 16-22

February 15, 2018 | by Weekly View

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Neighborhoods May be Impacted by North Split Reconstruction

February 15, 2018 | by Ethel Winslow

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced in September 2017 their intention to reconstruct the I-65/I-70 split beginning in 2020. The scope of the project is huge, including the rehabilitation, replacement, and/or widening of 32 bridges, reconfiguration of the I-65 exit and entrance ramps on 11th and 12th streets, the … Read More

State Announces New Initiatives to Combat Opioid Crisis

February 15, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANA —  The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced two initiatives as part of the state’s effort to attack the drug epidemic. First, the Next Level Recovery website, www.in.gov/recovery, now has a new geolocation feature designed to help Hoosiers find Division of Mental Health and Addiction-certified addiction treatment providers … Read More

Sheffield Woods Named Neighborhood of the Month

February 15, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett announced that Sheffield Woods will be the City’s Neighborhood of the Month for February, 2018. The Neighborhood of the Month initiative showcases the unique culture, history, and neighborhood groups that make Indianapolis special. Sheffield Woods, made up of an estimated 250 homes on Indianapolis’ northeast … Read More