Monthly Archives: July 2020

Indy Speed Weekend a Success

The 4th of July in Indianapolis in 2020 was all about automobile racing. Memorial Day has long been the car racing holiday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway but the coronavirus necessitated a shift to the July 4th. There were no fans in the stands but there was hot racing on … Read More

90th Annual Marion County Fair Opens July 11

INDIANAPOLIS — The gates to the Marion County Fair swing open for its 90th annual Fair Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 19 at 7300 East Troy Avenue with a full complement of fun and entertainment for all ages on the agenda. This year’s 90th anniversary will feature two nights … Read More

Southeast Neighborhood Development & City Receive Federal Grant

INDIANAPOLIS — Southeast Neighborhood Development, Inc. (SEND), a non-profit community development corporation, and Mayor Joe Hogsett have announced an award of $45,000 for a Technical Assistance Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. The EDA grant combined with matching funds … Read More

Johnson Begins Duties as State Rep. for House District 100

INDIANAPOLIS — Blake Johnson of Indianapolis has been selected as the new District 100 Representative in the Indiana House. Johnson’s selection was made June 27 by Marion County Democratic precinct committee members. He succeeds Dan Forestal, who resigned the post earlier this month. “I’m honored by the opportunity to serve … Read More