Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: March 20-26

• The Benton House, 312 S Downey Ave., will host its annual Easter egg hunt beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Kids can hunt for the treat-filled eggs hidden all throughout the historic gardens and pose with the Easter Bunny. Don’t delay, the eggs don’t last long! … Read More

IPS Announces Funding Shortfalls

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced a $7 million funding reduction across the district for the upcoming school year. IPS says it’s a result of funding challenges due to policy changes and declining enrollment. The district says it’s basing funding for each school on individual enrollment numbers. While IPS … Read More

Streets to Home Initiative has Helped 114 Unhoused People Since July 2025

INDIANAPOLIS — The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP Indy) and the City of Indianapolis announced recently that Streets to Home Indy has connected 114 neighbors who were living on the streets to housing since the initiative’s start in July 2025. Streets to Home Indy is a community-wide model … Read More

Part of Thompson Road Closed for Culvert Rehabilitation Project

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) recently began construction work on a $800,000 culvert rehabilitation project on East Thompson Road. Contractors for Indy DPW have temporarily closed a portion of East Thompson Rd. There will be a hard closure between Five Points Rd. and South Franklin … Read More