Weekly View’s Story Archive

Feast of Lanterns August 22 — Eastside Gets a Glow-Up

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2026 Feast of Lanterns takes place on Saturday, August 22, from 4- 11 p.m. at Spades Park (1800 Nowland Avenue). Admission is free for this family-friendly event, which features glowing paper lanterns, live music, local makers, and food trucks.  The Near Eastside tradition transforms the park into … Read More

Mechanical Skills Opens New Training Center in Beech Grove

BEECH GROVE — Mechanical Skills, Inc. and the City of Beech Grove celebrated the grand opening of a new plumbing apprenticeship training center on Monday, Aug. 10, marking the completion of a project that has transformed a longtime vacant parcel into a hub for the skilled trades in the heart … Read More

Indianapolis Children’s Choir Expands Locations

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Children’s Choir is expanding choir locations across central Indiana to include choir sites on Indy’s south and east sides. All locations are enrolling singers now. See all choirs at icchoir.org/join Indianapolis Children’s Choir Irvington will provide a Preparatory Choir and Beginning Level Choir that will rehearse … Read More

New Playground Opens at Garfield Park

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Parks and city leaders recently celebrated the opening of Garfield’s Park new signature playground. The oldest park in the city, Garfield Park received $5.5 million from the Lilly Endowment Grant to Indy Parks to restore the Sunken Garden Fountains and build a new playground. The Friends of … Read More