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Benton House Book Sale Caters to All Ages

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

The annual Benton House Book Sale will be held July 22-24 on the grounds of the historic Benton House. The hours are 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 ($5 bag sale day). … Read More

PourHouse Seeks Donations to Replace Stolen Items

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The PourHouse, a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals in Indianapolis is seeking donations to their warehouse that was robbed recently. Fortunately, the thieves were caught the next day but stolen items were not retrieved. The PourHouse isi asking for donations to help settle homeless persons into apartments and … Read More

Remembering Riley

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD —  One hundred years ago, on July 22, 1916, the entire country was stunned to learn of the passing of the great Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley. Headlines from New York to California and even in Honolulu and London, England reported his passing. President Woodrow Wilson sent a private … Read More

Discussion Continues on Gentrification

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Gentrification is a real economic and cultural force acting on Indianapolis’ urban neighborhoods, which are predominantly low-income and many predominantly African-American. According to Indianapolis census data compiled by governing.com, the number of census tracts gentrifying quadrupled from 1990-2000 to 2000-2010 (defined by percentage increases in home value, education … Read More

Neighborhood Holds Roll Call Event

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

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