Monthly Archives: March 2021

COVID-19 Restrictions Easing as Country Marks First Anniversary of Pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS — On March 5, 2020, the novel coronavirus came to Indiana, and the first patient was officially recorded on March 6. The first case was reported in Marion County — a resident who had attended a conference in Boston and was likely infected there. On March 16, the state … Read More

City Launches COVID-19 Ambassador Program

INDIANAPOLIS — The COVID Community Ambassador program was recently launched, a partnership between the Office of Public Health and Safety and the Marion County Public Health Department to equip Indianapolis residents with accurate, up-to-date vaccine information. The COVID Community Ambassador program calls on all residents to use the power of … Read More

Urban Design Students Seek Input on Project

IRVINGTON — Ball State University urban design students are designing a conceptual project for Irvington. This is purely conceptual for their graduate design course. It is not affiliated with the city or any future development. To help better understand Irvington, they are holding two pop-up meetings and interactive activities: On … Read More

“City Forward” Initiative Infuses $190 Mil. in City-County Facilities

INDIANAPOLIS — The city recently announced $190 million in upgrades to City-County facilities, to kick off a broader “Circle City Forward” public investment initiative. The initiative is designed to jump-start the economy damaged by the pandemic by driving public investment into neighborhoods. A variety of projects, located across numerous City-County … Read More