Monthly Archives: July 2024

This Week’s Issue: July 26-Aug. 1

July 25, 2024 | by Weekly View

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Ice Cream Social at the Bona August 4

July 25, 2024 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society has held an annual Ice Cream Social on the first Sunday in August every year since its founding in 1964. This year’s event is Sunday, Aug. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave. (corner of … Read More

ILEARN Results Show Mixed Progress

July 25, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has presented results from the spring 2024 administration of the Indiana Learning Evaluation and Readiness Network (ILEARN). Most grade levels had a slight increase in English/language arts (ELA) proficiency, while math proficiency slightly decreased following significant growth since the pandemic. Statewide, 41.0% … Read More

County Becomes More Diverse 2020-23

July 25, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Marion County population has become majority non-white. In 2020, the census noted over 506,000 white, non-Hispanic people living in the county, and in 2023, the number stood at over 482,000. The Black and black in combination population was almost 306,000, and … Read More

Garfield Park Sunken Gardens to Undergo Renovations

July 25, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett recently joined Indy Parks and the Friends of Garfield Park for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Garfield Park Sunken Gardens. The project will focus on renovating the fountains located throughout the Sunken Gardens. For more than a century, visitors have enjoyed these fountains designed by … Read More