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Exchange Student at Tech Builds Cultural Bridges

June 16, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Green family, from Indianapolis, has been hosting Ayusa student Israr, who is from Pakistan, since the fall and have enjoyed learning about a new culture. Host mom Julie shares: “Having Israr here has been really fun — the more the merrier — especially for my similarly aged … Read More

Operation Night Light Begins

June 16, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis recently began the installation of 100 new streetlights across Indianapolis, ending a 35 year moratorium on new street lights. The first phase of the “Operation Night Light” initiative is funded through cost savings, will require no additional tax dollars, and includes a partnership with … Read More

Silent German Films at Garfield Park

June 16, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson has dubbed the Vintage Movie Night selections at the Garfield Park Arts Center for June, July, and August as “Silent German Summer.” Leading off the trio of German Expressionist films will be the 1918 Pola Negri film, Gypsy Blood, on Sat., June 18, at … Read More

Gentrification Part of Ongoing Discussions

June 16, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – What do Fountain Square, Downtown, Mapleton Fall Creek and Fall Creek Place have in common? Change: new trails, freshly paved roads, newly renovated homes, and new breweries and restaurants have recently popped up in these corners of the city. Neighborhoods may be wondering: How has this happened and … Read More

Storm Shelter Financial Assistance Available

June 16, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has re-opened a program that will provide financial support to Indiana residents who wish to construct and install a severe weather safe room in their home. Financial assistance will be provided as a rebate, after the construction is complete and bills … Read More