Monthly Archives: June 2020

City Outlines Federal Relief Fund Spending

INDIANAPOLIS — In response to the economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government set up a Coronavirus Relief Fund that has been distributed to cities across the country. The $76 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund spending in Indianapolis will be split between public health expenditures, including the … Read More

Indy Parks Announces Some Public Pools to Open

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks recently announced that five of its pools would open for the summer. Beginning on Saturday, June 13, pools at Bethel Park, Frederick Douglass Park, Perry Park, Riverside Park, and Willard Park will be open six days per week at 50% of their regular capacity. In addition … Read More

City Removes Monument in Garfield Park

INDIANAPOLIS — The monument dedicated to Confederate soldiers who died at a Union prison camp in Indianapolis was removed from Garfield Park on June 8. The grave monument was relocated a century ago from its original location at Greenlawn Cemetery and will be dismantled by contractors in the coming days. … Read More

Applause!: June 12-18

• Healthy Harvest Market will be holding a grand opening on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the store, 2828 E. 10th St. There will be free samples of signature coffee, pie, and other items from farmers the market supports from noon-2 p.m. From 11 a.m.-noon, kids are … Read More

BMV Expands Operations beginning June 15

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced it will resume walk-in service and will continue to accept a limited number of appointments beginning June 15, 2020. Hoosiers will be able to complete all transactions needed in a branch with the exception of driving skills exams. The BMV … Read More