Monthly Archives: May 2022

Heavy Trash Pickup To Resume in May

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) has announced that drivers will be temporarily reassigned to Heavy Trash service routes to supplement staff shortages currently experienced by Indy DPW’s solid waste division. Recent staffing issues in Marion County solid waste districts serviced by Indy DPW have led … Read More

Beastside Brewfest Huge Success

IRVINGTON — Beastside Brewfest organizers were thrilled that the 2022 event sold out days before, and that it was wildly successful, raising money for Hannah’s playground at School 57 and the playground at United Methodist Church. Winners of the coveted Beast (designed by local artist Daric Kindle) were Black Acre … Read More

Street Closures in Indianapolis Continue

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works closed Fort Wayne Avenue between Delaware and Alabama Streets to begin the conversion from one-way to two-way traffic. A newly converted Fort Wayne Avenue is expected to reopen in late August. During the closure, traffic traveling southwest on Fort Wayne Avenue will … Read More

Indy Parks Increases Pay for Aquatic Workers

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks recently announced new pay increases for its summer aquatic positions for the upcoming season. Lifeguards will make $15 per hour, a $2 increase, with cashiers, head lifeguards, and pool managers also seeing similar increases. With more than 400 summer positions to fill, Indy Parks is offering … Read More

CareSource Foundation Awards Grant to Overdose Lifeline

INDIANAPOLIS — The CareSource Foundation has awarded Overdose Lifeline, Inc. a more than $178,000 grant to improve the prevention of and response to opioid overdoses in Indiana schools. These funds will provide school partners with the emergency, life-saving medication naloxone, develop a custom training course for school staff and connect … Read More