Monthly Archives: July 2022

COVID-19 Cases Surging Worldwide — 10 Indiana Counties Show Increase

INDIANA — Sporadic outbreaks of a new variant of COVID-19 have affected other countries, spurring new restrictions in China and Macao, while other nations have eased or completely eliminated rules while keeping an eye on surges in cases. Currently, the United States is seeing a small uptick in cases since … Read More

Skatepark Opens on East Side

INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday July 9, Mayor Joe Hogsett joined community members to unveil the Willard Park Skatepark, which is located at 1901 E. Washington Street and is the first skatepark to be built in Indianapolis in more than 20 years. The 13,000 square foot skatepark features granite blocks from … Read More

State Awards $110 Million to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing

INDIANAPOLIS — Four developments have received awards from the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, in conjunction with the Multifamily Tax Exempt Bonds. This funding is used to incentivize private developers to fund the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing communities throughout Indiana. More than $72 million in Housing … Read More

Long-Term Closure to Binford Blvd. Part of Clear Path 465 Project

INDIANAPOLIS — The northbound Binford Boulevard on-ramp to westbound I-465 is closed. A closure of about three years is needed to make room for construction and help keep I-465 traffic flowing during the Clear Path 465 project. Traffic exiting eastbound I-465 onto I-69 northbound will no longer have to weave … Read More

Applause!: July 15-21

• The Irving Circle Concerts continue on Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. on the south circle (on S. Audubon south of the library). Get there early and bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments available for purchase with proceeds going to help support the park and its upkeep. The circle … Read More