Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: April 3-9

• Reckless driving, spinning, and street takeovers are dangerous to participants, onlookers, and disrespectful to those who are trying to use the roadway appropriately. IMPD is seeing an increase in road “takeovers” now that warmer weather is here. Enforcement efforts will continue, cars will be towed, and arrests will be … Read More

DPW Begins Removal of Invasive Trees from Parks

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) and urban forestry contractors are preparing to remove 70 invasive trees from Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St. The work is taking place along a wooded stream in the northern section of the park and the central wooded trail area. … Read More

Martin Luther King. Jr. Park Renovation Near Completion

INDIANAPOLIS — Renovations at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Indianapolis’ near north side are almost complete. The park is the site where Sen. Robert F. Kennedy delivered a speech on April 4, 1968, informing a crowd of King’s assassination and calling for unity. Fifty-eight years later, city leaders and … Read More

Easter Egg Roll at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy’s only Easter Egg Roll will be held Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N. Delaware. This year’s celebration is extra special as we roll into America’s 250th anniversary, honoring the traditions, games, and community gatherings that have brought people … Read More