Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: Sept. 23-29

• Local artist Rita Spalding’s work, a Dutch Masters inspired floral painting, was recently curated into the Art Renewal Center’s 2022 Salon Competition as a semi-finalist. This international competition is based in New York City and is considered one of the more prestigious competitions in the world. The finalists will … Read More

City Breaks Ground on Major Project for Old Southside

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, city officials, and community leaders broke ground on a $6.8 million infrastructure project along the South Meridian St. Corridor in the Old Southside. The Old Southside Lift Indy project includes streetscape and stormwater infrastructure improvements, placemaking, and other components along Meridian Street from Arizona St. To McCarty … Read More

Paramount School Hosts 6th Annual TURN Festival Sept. 24

INDIANAPOLIS — The TURN Festival, Transforming Urban Neighborhoods, is a FREE and fun educational community event focused on urban sustainability. The 6th annual TURN Festival returns to Indianapolis Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon-6 p.m. at Paramount School of Excellence, 3020 Nowland Ave. The day will be filled with workshops, hands-on … Read More

$2 Million in Proposed City Budget for Mental Health Response Team

INDIANAPOLIS – Officials recently celebrated the inclusion of $2 million for a clinician-led response pilot program in the proposed 2023 City-County operating budget. In 2016, the City convened a criminal justice task force to assess the effectiveness of existing programs and facilities in Indianapolis. The task force’s review revealed the … Read More