Monthly Archives: April 2020

This Week’s Issue: May 1-7

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

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Virtual Galleries and Online Shows Bring Local Arts into Homes

April 30, 2020 | by Ethel Winslow

The arts — theatre, music, painting, sculpture, literature, dance, film, etc. — is on an extended intermission. Unable to open to the public, arts organizations and individual artists are finding ways to brighten the days with creative works. On this First Friday (the second one since the lockdown), virtual tours … Read More

Founder of Black Expo Passes Away

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Founder of Indiana Black Expo and the National Black Republican Council James C. Cummings, Jr., died yesterday at age 90 in a Carmel, Ind., nursing home after suffering a heart attack. A life-long Indianapolis resident, Cummings was a celebrated civic and political leader who helped shape Indiana’s cultural … Read More

County Expands COVID-19 Testing

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department and the City of Indianapolis announced plans to expand COVID-19 testing, in order to address the disparities in the impact of COVID-19 among African-American residents and those of older age groups. Eastern Star Church, 5750 E. 30th St., will serve as the … Read More

State Clarifies Essential Business Orders

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The Governor of Indiana revised the Stay at Home order, and extended it through May 1, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the Stay At Home order chiefly continues as is, the latest order brings clarity to some essential businesses. • As long as sufficient personal … Read More