Monthly Archives: January 2021

Cities, State Extends Public Health Emergency

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb signed an extension of the public health emergency orders to Jan. 30. This is the fifth extension of the order, which was first issued in March 2020. However, when lawmakers return to the Statehouse for the 2021 legislative session, some Republicans and Libertarians will seek … Read More

Workforce Development Program Launches On Far Eastside

INDIANAPOLIS — A new workforce development program is underway to respond to the growing economic challenges faced by Indy’s underserved communities. PLA University is a tuition-free training program created to provide Phalen Leadership Academies’ families with the access, skills, experience, and job placement support to realize their full earning potential. … Read More

Indiana Landmarks Seeks to Save Meaningful Places

INDIANAPOLIS — In 2020, Indiana Landmarks awarded more than $215,000 to help nonprofits and cities around Indiana save meaningful places. Drawing from a variety of funds, these grants support efforts ranging from architectural assessments and repairs at historic houses of worship to digital walking tours and workshops, videos and summer … Read More

IndyGo Purchases Former Celadon Offices

INDIANAPOLIS — The former Celadon headquarters on East 33rd St. has been sold to IndyGo for $3 million. The property is an 11-acre site containing three buildings and a parking lot. Celadon filed for bankruptcy in 2019. The site is expected to be used for administration, as well as to … Read More

COVID-19 Positive Tests are Spiking Again, so Here’s how to Protect Yourself

The last few weeks have been inundated with the disconcerting and alarming news that the number of positive tests for the coronavirus has been surging again causing doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and additional health care workers to be concerned for everyone’s health and safety, as well as their own. Now … Read More