Monthly Archives: June 2020

Peacock on the Lam Gets Nabbed

June 4, 2020 | by Ethel Winslow

Frank the Peacock strutted freely through the southeast and east side of Indianapolis in mid-May, creating a stir and inspiring a Facebook page and tracking map. Early sightings pegged his origins somewhere in Franklin Township, but the flouncy fowl strolled confidently north and northwest through several neighborhoods. On May 25 … Read More

Applause!: June 5-11

June 4, 2020 | by Weekly View

• The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hand of police in that city triggered a cascade of anger and protests throughout the country over the last days of May and early June. Our fair city, Indianapolis, was the scene of peaceful protests downtown, that turned ugly … Read More

Federal Funds Allocated for Purple Line

June 4, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $177.5 million federal funding allocation to two transit projects in Lake County and Indianapolis, Indiana. The projects are among 12 transit infrastructure investment projects across the country that are receiving part of a $891 million funding allocation … Read More

How to Stay Healthy While Quarantined

June 4, 2020 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Living under quarantine presents a myriad of challenges and not the least of which is how can we all stay healthy while living under such unusual circumstances? There are a number of habits we can all consider adopting while practicing social distancing that will help us stay healthy and continually … Read More

Library Reading Program Invites You to “Imagine Your Story”

June 4, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Children of all ages and families are invited to experience the joy of reading and earn great prizes for their reading activity during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 101st Summer Reading Program, “Imagine Your Story,” through August 1. This year’s program for the first time will allow participants to … Read More