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Pleasant Run Parkway South To Close for DigIndy Work

July 29, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Citizens Energy Group’s work to improve the wastewater system will result in the temporary closure of Pleasant Run South Drive from East Pleasant Run Parkway N. Drive through the intersection at N. Ritter Ave. beginning Aug. 2.  Traffic will be detoured using 10th St., E. Washington St., and … Read More

Public Health Officials Encourage Masks Indoors

July 29, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Health Department is encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face masks in indoor public spaces. The statement comes on the heels of new CDC guidelines that recommend face masks for everyone in indoor public spaces after a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases … Read More

Roberts Park UMC Celebrates 200th Anniversary July 31

July 29, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANPOLIS — Roberts Park United Methodist Church traces its roots back to Indianapolis’ founding – 1821 – when the Methodist Society was first organized in Isaac Watson’s small log cabin home. This early congregation worshiped in log cabins homes and a log cabin structure until 1829, when the congregation moved … Read More

Meeting House Celebrates 150th Anniversary

July 29, 2021 | by Weekly View

by Nancy VanArendonk The Franklin Township Historical Society’s “Meeting House” at 6510 S. Franklin Road — the former Big Run Baptist Church — will be celebrating its sesquicentennial with special events from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7th. The 150-year-old building is listed on the National Historic Register. … Read More

Near Eastside Summit Meets In Person Aug. 5

July 29, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The first in-person Near Eastside Summit since the start of COVID-19 is slated for Thursday, Aug. 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the PR Mallory building. 3029 E. Washington St.. There will also be a Zoom option available for neighbors who are unable to attend in person. … Read More