Weekly View’s Story Archive

IDEM to Reassess Site for Lead

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Jan. 17, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) started to assess soil for lead contamination in rights-of-way along residential streets near the former American Lead reclamation facility located at 2102 Hillside Avenue on the east side of Indianapolis. The American Lead site was used for industrial … Read More

City Public Health & Safety Notes Successes in 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) highlighted 2022 progress across all OPHS divisions: Violence Reduction, Community Nutrition and Food Policy, Homelessness and Eviction-Prevention, Re-Entry, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. OPHS provided direct services or linked services related to public health, quality of life, and public … Read More

State Launches Public Art and Placemaking Activation Grants

INDIANA — The Indiana Destination Development Corporation recently launched two new grants that will give local artists and communities the opportunity to create Indiana artwork and signage in highly visible locations throughout the state. The new guidelines are available online at visitindiana.com/about-idcc The Placemaking Activation Grant is a matching grant … Read More

Indiana Historical Society Explores 12 Indiana Authors

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s latest exhibit, 12 Indiana Authors You Should Know, opens January 14 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. The exhibit, located in the Lanham Gallery, explores 12 Indiana authors who wrote about themes such as … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 20-26

• Very exciting news coming out of King-Kennedy Park, where the city has pledged $5 million to make big changes to the park, transforming it into the Kennedy-King Commemorative Site. Using funds raised from a City bond, they are planning an eternal flame, new pavilions, expanded parking, and a celebration … Read More