Monthly Archives: April 2020

DPW Announces Construction Season Projects, Including Pennsy Trail

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) has announced upcoming construction projects included in its 2020 capital projects plan to improve roads, rehabilitate bridges, increase pedestrian safety and improve stormwater drainage. Major projects beginning work in the 2020 construction season include: • The installation of a raised … Read More

It’s Too Early to Plant, But You Can Plan Your Garden

April 30, 2020 | by Ethel Winslow

It was a lovely Saturday, with no need for a jacket. I had to go to a big box hardware store recently and the place was so busy the line to get in snaked around the building. People leaving seemed to all have the same idea — they were hauling … Read More

Applause!: May 1-7

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

• United States Postal Service letter carrier Angela Summers was shot and killed on Monday, April 27 on the east side. She was shot on N. Denny near Michigan St. in a senseless act of violence. Angela was well known on the east side, and was remembered on social media … Read More

State Doubles PPE Orders, Sees Growth in Donations

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has secured commitments for more than 6.3 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) — up from 2.6 million last reported on April 13 — for hospitals, first responders, long-term care facilities and health care providers treating COVID-19 patients. To date, more … Read More

Senior Organizations Receive Grants

April 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), recently approved nine grants totaling $394,000 to support senior serving organizations as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants focused on operating support to senior organizations in multiple Central Indiana counties, including the delivery of food … Read More