Weekly View’s Story Archive

Telling Women’s Stories During Women’s History Month

INDIANAPOLIS — Storytelling Arts of Indiana will celebrate Women’s History Month with two accomplished storytellers showcasing their diverse heritages. Arts Council of Indianapolis has already named “Bold Lineage” a top pick for cultural entertainment. Minton Sparks and Indy’s own Manón Voice will dazzle audiences with stories, music, poetry and spoken-word … Read More

The Weekly View Celebrates 13 Years of Publication!

The Weekly View will celebrate its 13th Anniversary on March 13! On that date in 2009, the first edition of the paper was printed and distributed to over 500 points throughout the city, and we’ve been publishing ever since! While 13 is considered an unlucky number by some people, we … Read More

New Timelines Released for Local Street Closures in North Split Project

INDIANAPOLIS — Local street closures have been extended as part of the North Split interchange reconstruction project. These streets include Ohio Street, 10th Street, Market Street and Commerce Avenue. It was determined that to maximize construction efforts it would be more efficient to leave some streets closed so work could … Read More

Governor Signs Executive Order Ending the Public Health Emergency

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently signed Executive Order 22-09 ending the public health emergency after signing HEA 1001 into law. The public health emergency has been in effect since March of 2020. Recently, Indiana House members voted by a wide margin of 79-9 in favor of the bill … Read More

“The Reclamation of Madison Hemings”at IRT March 23

INDIANAPOLIS — The world premiere of Charles Smith’s The Reclamation of Madison Hemings will  be featured on Indiana Repertory Theater’s OneAmerica Mainstage March 23 – April 16. It’s 1866, and the Civil War has ended. Madison Hemings, son of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson, and Israel Jefferson, former enslaved footman, … Read More