Monthly Archives: March 2020

500 Festival Announces Suspension of Events

March 26, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival is suspending all planned, in-person events scheduled through May 9, 2020. The 500 Festival is doing everything possible to minimize the economic impact and ramifications that will be experienced as a result of canceling these in-person events. The following 500 Festival in-person events will need … Read More

IMPD District Lobbies and Citizens Services Desk Closed

March 26, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) announced new and ongoing steps aimed at mitigating officer exposure to COVID-19 and sustaining the workforce dedicated to keeping residents of Indianapolis safe. As part of these efforts, IMPD is closing district roll call lobbies and the Citizens Services Desk at the … Read More

Caring For Fine Wood Furniture

March 26, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Few things enhance a home like a beautiful piece of antique furniture. Yet, many fine pieces of wood have met their demise from improper care. The simple act of turning on your furnace or air conditioning may be one of the most harmful things you can do to your furniture. … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 27-April 2

March 26, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 30, 1920: An enthusiastic gathering last night at Tomlinson Hall of legionaries and citizens of Indianapolis formally welcomed the American Legion and its national headquarters to Indiana and Indianapolis. Mayor Charles Jewett, in extending the city’s welcome, said, “I believe that Indianapolis was selected … Read More

Don’t Mash My Grandson

March 26, 2020 | by CJ Woods III

“Dad, you’re gonna have to teach your grandson to drive,” said Lisa, my eldest child. “I know he’s going to drive like you, anyway: hunched over the wheel, hands at 10 and 2, looking right, left, right, right, left, right again and left again before creeping into the intersection.” I … Read More