Weekly View’s Story Archive

City Relaunches IndyRent Program

INDIANAPOLIS — The IndyRent rental assistance program has been relaunched. Started at the beginning of the pandemic with $15 million in CARES Act funding, IndyRent has since distributed over $178 million to 60,000 approved applicants. The program was temporarily paused in late 2022 to retool its framework to be more … Read More

2023 STEM Team Students Announced

INDIANAPOLIS — Four members of the Governor’s 2023 STEM Team were announced recently. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). In addition to being selected as a member of the Governor’s STEM … Read More

Applause!: April 28-May 4

• Eagle Creek will host its 6th Annual Birding Festival May 4-7 with activities for kids and adults. Hours are 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Highlights include Thursday’s “May the 4th Be With You” introduction … Read More

Author Leah Johnson at Central Library April 30

INDIANAPOLIS — Leah Johnson, an award-winning author, will be discussing her first middle-grade book Ellie Engle Saves Herself! on Sunday, April 30, 2-3 p.m., at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair. Johnson will share the stage and participate in conversation with Ashley C. Ford, the author of the New York … Read More

Free Event for Pets May 7

INDIANAPOLIS —Peaceful Souls Animal Rescue and Recovery will host a free event on Sunday, May 7 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Indianapolis Speedrome, 802 S. Kitley. Enter off Kitley Ave. The organization will offer free microchips, ID tags, and collars on a first-come, first-served basis in a drive-through event. All … Read More