Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: June 3-9

June 2, 2022 | by Weekly View

• Sad news for us eastsiders. Jim Richter, the “Broom Guy” who sold his brooms regularly on various corners in the neighborhood, passed away after a brief illness. His son posted on social media that he passed peacefully on May 26. There will be a short visitation on Friday, June … Read More

This Week’s Issue: May 27-June 2

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

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Memorial Day Commemorates Those Who Gave All

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. The holiday was officially proclaimed in 1868 to honor Union and Confederate soldiers and was expanded after World War I to honor those who died in all wars. It became … Read More

IPS Names Teachers of the Year

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Educators Paige Sjoerdsma of Butler Lab School 55 and DaMeisha Fleming of James Whitcomb Riley 43 have been recognized by Indianapolis Public Schools as the district’s Teacher of the Year. This is the first time there have been two IPS Teacher of the Year winners — one representing … Read More

Repaving Shelby St. Begins

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning May 23, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) began work on approximately $2.1 million in phased resurfacing, full depth patching and connectivity improvements on Shelby Street between Southeastern Ave. and Prospect St. In the first phase, Shelby Street will close between Southeastern and Bates St. … Read More