Weekly View’s Story Archive

IMPD Officer Honored with Impact Award

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD Officer Khyree Jones is the most recent recipient of the Hoosier Lottery Community Impact Award. Officer Jones was nominated by the Pacers organization for his work with the IMPD CARES (Children Accepting Responsibility for their Education and Success) mentor program. He is a six-year veteran of IMPD … Read More

Local Principal Surprised by Milken Educator Award

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education and the Milken Family Foundation recently surprised Kendra Randle, executive principal at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School in Indianapolis, with the prestigious Milken Educator Award — which comes with a prize of $25,000 from the foundation. The Milken Educator Awards celebrate, elevate … Read More

Applause!: Nov. 17-22

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

• The Athenaeum will host a Christkindlmarkt Nov. 24-Dec. 17 at 401 E. Michigan St. Hours will be noon-8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. on Sunday for opening weekend. Hours Dec. 1-17 are Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday noon-8 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission is free. Many vendors … Read More

Learn About the Originator of the Circle of Lights

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Christmas Eve in 1937, Indianapolis architect Edward D. Pierre, who was prone to last-minute shopping, noted Monument Circle’s dark and somber atmosphere as he browsed for gifts downtown. He proposed a seasonal display to boost holiday spirits, launching the city’s time-honored tradition of decorating the Soldiers and … Read More

Jingle Rails Opens Nov. 18

November 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — One of Indianapolis’ favorite Hoosier holiday traditions returns this season when the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art presents the 14th annual Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure. Running from Nov. 18 through Jan. 15, the family favorite Jingle Rails model railroad display … Read More