Monthly Archives: April 2021

City Encourages Vaccinations Among Communities of Color

April 15, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The #GotMyShot social media and outreach campaign launched by the city recently will help amplify voices of trusted community members and the reasons why they chose to get vaccinated, along with relevant COVID-19 information and facts. Anyone can get involved in the campaign. Facts, testimonials, and assets are … Read More

Shady “Free” Roof Inspections Can be Scams

April 15, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — With the warmer weather and summer storms, roofing scams become more common. This spring, BBB Scam Tracker is already receiving reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these cons. You receive a call or a person shows up at the door claiming to represent … Read More

“Cyrano” Playing Virtually at the IRT

April 15, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The most dashing of heroes, the wittiest humor, passionate romance, heartbreak, tragedy, and a really big nose. Based on the classic book by Edmond Rostand and adapted for the stage by Jo Roets, Cyrano is a thrillingly theatrical gem that sparkles with all the enchantment, intrigue, and sacrifice … Read More

Dancing at the Foot of My Bed

April 15, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

Nothing starts a day better than to be awakened by an 8-year-old girl dancing at the foot of your bed. The words above were written in 2017, when my 8-year-old granddaughter Imani was waking early and going into her living room to see if her Cool Papa was still asleep … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 16-22

April 15, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, April 16, 1921: The Seventh District Federation of Clubs adopted a resolution yesterday demanding yearly quotas on the number of immigrants admitted into the United States, “accepting only those essential to our well-being and urges that judicious methods be adopted to assimilate and incorporate the … Read More