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Neighborhood Briefs: March 29-April 5

March 28, 2013 | by Weekly View

Heartland Mayors Discuss Urban Revitalization INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis Mayor William Hudnut III, as well as current Mayors Michael Coleman of Columbus, Ohio, and Mayor Karl Dean of Nashville, Tenn., will meet April 2 at the University of Indianapolis for a public discussion on revitalizing urban environments for the 21st … Read More

Novelist Ann Patchett Presents 2013 McFadden Lecture

March 28, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrated author and champion of literary culture Ann Patchett will present the 36th annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture, sponsored by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the North Central High School Auditorium, 1801 E. 86th Street. Patchett was named in 2012 … Read More

Applause! March 29-April 5

March 28, 2013 | by Weekly View

• It’s with sadness we report that the Mayor’s Liaison for the east side, Ruth Ann Walker, will retire from her position on March 28. Ruth Ann has been a tireless advocate for the east side for many years, and the “go to” person for getting things done. Until another … Read More

Butler Apartments to Get Makeover

March 21, 2013 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON ­— Chris Piazza, President of Reverie Estates, is excited to tackle a new project in Irvington. Recently he announced the company has purchased Butler Apartments at 5230 E. Washington Street in Irvington. The 53 unit apartment building will receive an extensive and historically-sensitive renovation that will restore the original … Read More

Brandy McCord Crowned Ms. Wheelchair 2013

March 21, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Thirty-three year-old Brandy McCord was crowed Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2013 at the Indiana Historical Society in ceremonies in support of Disability Awareness Month on Saturday, March 16th. The event is a People On Wheels outreach to promote the disability community and provides a platform for a dialogue from … Read More