Monthly Archives: August 2026

Point-in-Time Count Shows Little Change in Those Who are Unhoused

INDIANAPOLIS — The annual count of people experiencing homelessness is conducted by CHIP (Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention) on the night of Jan. 28. The data collected is used by government agencies and organizations to decide where to direct resources. The annual point-in-time count for how many individuals are … Read More

Irvington Halloween Poster Contest Winners Announced

IRVINGTON — The annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Poster Contest winners have been announced. There were 45 entries this year, with some amazing local talent competing for top prizes. This year’s judging was especially difficult because of the quality of the work, and the love all the artists put into … Read More

Mosquito Control Hosts Tire Recycle Event on Aug. 8

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department’s Mosquito Control program encourages residents to get rid of unused tires for free during its Tire Recycle Day on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Marion County residents can bring up to six tires, off the rim, from passenger vehicles only. … Read More

City Agency Supports IF Theatre’s Sustainability Projects

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and community development financial institution IFF recently announced that IF Theatre, the home of the IndyFringe Festival presented by Everwise Credit Union, was one of 12 recipients to join the second Thriving Nonprofits cohort, a local initiative designed to help Marion County nonprofits … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 7-13

• Indianapolis Public Library Summer Reading Program participants have logged more than 22,000,000 minutes, and have met their community goal. All readers who have logged time are eligible for grand prizes. Kids’ grand prizes include a Nintendo Switch 2, Beats headphones, Tonies, LEGO sets, and more. Adult grand prizes include … Read More