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ARTI Receives Grant for OnyxFest 2022

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) has received a $25,000 grant from the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and another $2,500 donation from the Indiana University Office of Diversity, Equity & Multicultural Affairs for OnyxFest 2022, which opens November 3 for two weekends of performances. OnyxFest is … Read More

2022 Founder’s Day Awards Given

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Community Council and the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival presented the framed award certificates (by artist Daric Kindle) to the recipients of the 2022 Founder’s Awards last Sunday, October 23rd at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center (5350 E. University). The Council recognized Lisa Bennett, owner of Black … Read More

Takeback Day Slated for Oct. 29

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Fire Dept. and IMPD are teaming up with the DEA to keep Indy safe. Five IFD Stations will be used to supplement the already established locations by the DEA for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday Oct. 29. IMPD Officers will be staffing the take back … Read More

JAG Indy Programming Expands to Franklin Central HS

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On August 1, 2022, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Indianapolis launched a new program location at Franklin Central High School, bringing its reach to a total of 19 programs in 16 Marion County high schools. JAG Indy is a state-affiliated program, based on a national model, that … Read More

100 Years Ago: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, October 31, 1922: This afternoon the traffic signal control system in the tower east of Meridian in Washington St. was tested for its debut tomorrow. Traffic officer George Cox, a ten-year police department veteran, flashed a green light, giving east and west traffic the right … Read More