Monthly Archives: July 2021

Applause!: July 23-29

•  Congratulations on the many local breweries that were recognized for outstanding contributions at the Indiana Brewer’s Cup. Metazoa Brewing Co. on South College took home the Brewery of the Year trophy, as well as the Grand Champion Brewery of the year. Other locals, including Center Point, Black Acre, and … Read More

Rocky Ripple Levee Project Clears Design Hurdle

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Board of Public Works voted to award engineering company Arcadis US, Inc. a $3.6 million contract to design the proposed White River-Rocky Ripple Flood Damage Risk Reduction Project. Project elements include final planning, hydraulic modeling of river flood evaluations, completion of design details and specifications for … Read More

Vaccination Rates Plateau While COVID-19 Cases Rise

INDIANA — The state of Indiana reports that COVID-19 vaccinations have plateaued in July, and that 43% of the population is fully vaccinated.  However, cases of COVID-19 infection have been rising statewide since the end of June. In Marion County, 20-29 year-olds are showing the most positive cases. This is … Read More

IndyRent Program Helps Thousands with Payments

INDIANAPOLIS — In 2020, the IndyRent program was launched in partnership with the City of Indianapolis. Over the past year, they have awarded more than $52 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding in rental payments. And the program is still going strong a year later. Eligible households are currently able … Read More

Community Compass App Updated for Residents

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Indy Hunger Network, and the City of Indianapolis made key changes to Community Compass, a multi-platform tool that allows users to easily navigate available food resources to significantly reduce food insecurity in our communities. Community Compass is now available as a … Read More