Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: June 26-July 3

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

• The Woodsong Neighborhood Association asked us for a donation of a newspaper box for their Little Free Library, and we were happy to oblige! They did a great job cleaning it up and refurbishing it for their neat little neighborhood library. Glad we could help! • In a lead … Read More

85 Years of the Marion County Fair

June 18, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A large roster of brand new entertainment events, a long list of familiar favorites and a venue that continues to undergo significant enhancements are on tap for the 85th annual Marion County Fair presented by Ray Skillman Chevrolet. The fair runs Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 28 … Read More

Big Car Has Big Plans for Near Southside

June 18, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Garfield Park neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Indianapolis is the new, long-term home and key area of focus for Big Car Collaborative, an artist-led nonprofit placemaking and community arts organization. With more than $600,000 raised so far to fund the work, Big Car and its … Read More

EPA Grant to Help Redevelopment on Near Eastside

June 18, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) has been awarded a $400,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant for the Mass Ave/Brookside Corridor. This grant will provide resources to support the work already underway in that corridor. The environmental assessments will allow the City … Read More

Canine Flu Spreading in Indiana

June 18, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The Canine Influenza has been spreading throughout the continental United States, including Indiana, so the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has some information and tips to help dog owners better understand the virus.“ Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious infection caused by an influenza … Read More