Monthly Archives: May 2023

Parnelli Jones and The Quest for the Minute Mile

First Published May 14, 2010 Forty eight years ago this month (61 years ago adjusted for today’s date), Rufus Parnell Jones became the first Indy car racer to break the magic minute mile. That is, he averaged 150 miles an hour on a qualification run. Today of course that’s not … Read More

My Healthy Baby Program Available Statewide

INDIANAPOLIS — My Healthy Baby, the state’s obstetrical navigator program that is designed to improve health outcomes for both mother and baby, was recently rolled out across the state. Launched in January 2020, My Healthy Baby is a partnership between IDOH, FSSA and the Indiana Department of Child Services that … Read More

Applause!: May 12-18

• The Neighborhood Food Collective will begin its monthly summer food giveaways on Saturday, May 20 from 2-3 p.m. at the parking lot at Irvington Plaza, 6201 E. Washington St. The event is free and no sign-up or registration is needed. Other dates for the summer are June 24, July … Read More

IMPD Debuts New Recruitment Commercial

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD’ss new recruiting commercial is hitting the airways, highlighting what it means to be an IMPD officer and the various benefits and opportunities available within the department. The 30-second ad can be seen on various local and cable networks, during primetime events and shows and on several websites. … Read More

State & AARP to Create Livable Communities for Seniors

INDIANAPOLIS — In an effort to further the missions of both AARP’s Livable Communities program and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) CreatINg Places crowdgranting program, a pilot partnership called CreatINg Livable Communities has been established between the two organizations. This joint venture will assist Indiana communities in … Read More