Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: Oct. 17-23

• A protest against a proposed data center at 2505 N. Sherman Dr. drew dozens of Martindale-Brightwood neighbors and officials. The company Metrobloks wants to build their facility on the 13 acre property, claiming it will add $10 million in property tax revenue and 50 jobs to the area. There … Read More

East Side Has Two New Cultural Districts

INDIANAPOLIS —  The Metropolitan Development Commission recently approved, and the City has officially recognized, Irvington and Community Heights for their contributions to the east side and Indianapolis. The two neighborhoods have been named Cultural Districts, joining the ranks of Broad Ripple, Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and others throughout the city. … Read More

YMCA Launches Campaign to Support Hoosier Families

INDIANAPOLIS — Families across central Indiana are facing an escalating childcare crisis, and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is stepping up to ensure that no child is left without care. Recent state budget decisions and market-rate changes have slashed reimbursement rates for Indiana’s Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers, … Read More

Energy Assistance Program Open for Applications

INDIANAPOLIS — Applications for program year 2026 opened on Oct. 1 and will close on April 20th, 2026 at 5 p.m. As an Indiana resident, you can use this portal to apply for assistance with your electric and primary heating utility services through the Energy Assistance Program (EAP). EAP is … Read More