Monthly Archives: April 2024

City Announces Elevation Grant Recipients

INDIANAPOLIS — City officials and the Indianapolis Foundation recently announced the fifth round of grantees receiving funding through the Elevation Grant Program. Twenty-seven grants, totaling more than $5.1 million, will be distributed to Indianapolis organizations. The funding supports local, grassroots nonprofits working to address root causes of violent crime and … Read More

State Imposes Fines for Late Tax Filers

INDIANA — The deadline to file your Indiana Individual income taxes is Monday, April 15. If you need more time, you can request an extension of time to file. Otherwise, if you don’t file or pay any taxes owed by this deadline, fees and penalties may be charged. • Failure … Read More

Help Birds Avoid Window Collisions

INDIANA —The Indiana Department of Natural Resources  offered tips to homeowners so that birds don’t fly into windows. The secret is to break up the reflection in the windows, because birds see the trees and sky reflected in the glass and think it is real. Up to one billion birds … Read More

Applause: April 12-18

• On Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave., Ed Fugawa, blogger, Attorney, runner, kayaker, history nerd, and author will discuss vanishing Indianapolis and how to identify sites in old photos. Admission is free, but donations to the Irvington Historical Society would … Read More

“Try the Y” for Free April 13

INDIANAPOLIS —The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis invites the community to “Try the Y” and check out its offerings for free at one of its 12 centers between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Opportunities to participate include open swim, open gym, wellness center equipment and classes. In … Read More