Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: July 22-28

• The Hoosier History Live 14th Anniversary party was held at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum on July 14. Local luminaries dressed up as people from Indiana history, including Nancy Hanks Lincoln and Mother Theodore Guerin. A great time was had by all. • Eunice Trotter, formerly of the Recorder newspaper, … Read More

State Increases Funding for Mental Health Services

INDIANA — Nearly $110 million in public and private funding will be issued soon to bolster the campaign to reduce mental health and addiction issues in Indiana. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction is administering the release of both state and federal funds. … Read More

Black Sorority Sigma Gamma Rho — 100 Years of History Unveiled in Irvington

IRVINGTON — This year the Black sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, will celebrate the centennial of its founding on Butler’s Irvington Campus. Seven young African-American  teachers founded the sorority at Butler to aid women of color looking for a career in education. Over 6,000 sorority international members attended events in Indianapolis … Read More

Old Stables to Become New Spaces

INDIANAPOLIS — The 130 year old mule stables known as the POLK Stables, are undergoing a complete rehabilitation and will become the latest shared work space on the near eastside. COhatch will house artist studios, makerspaces, and co-working offices. The building will also feature North High Brewing restaurant and an … Read More