Monthly Archives: August 2025

100 Years Ago: Aug. 15-21

August 14, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, August 19, 1925: The main spectacle of Greater Indianapolis Week was this afternoon’s parade witnessed by thousands of residents and visitors. The largest parade in the city’s history included approximately 18,000 participants riding or marching along behind 1,400 elaborately decorated floats, and hundreds of automobiles, … Read More

Neighborhood Generosities

August 14, 2025 | by CJ Woods III

On Tuesday, August 6th, 2025, a “National Night Out” block party was held in the 900 block of Hawthorne Lane, on the lawn of my neighbors Karen and Todd Davis. This was an opportunity to “be neighborly,” and to meet the police officers who patrol the area. Neighbors were encouraged … Read More

John Muir in Indianapolis

August 14, 2025 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in January 2015. Last week marked the 100th anniversary of the passing of John Muir, the man many consider to be the patron saint of American conservation. When people hear the name John Muir, they may think of tall redwood trees nestled in the wilderness of … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Aug. 8-15

August 7, 2025 | by Weekly View

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IndyFringe Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary

August 7, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 20th Anniversary IndyFringe Festival presented by Everwise Credit Union, will feature nearly 70 distinct acts and support over 500 artists from across the globe, providing unique and affordable arts experiences for thousands of Hoosiers this August. Including a number of free events and with some tickets as … Read More