Weekly View’s Story Archive

All Hoosiers Over 16 Eligible for Free COVID-19 Vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s current cases, positivity rate, hospitalizations, and deaths have all dropped drastically since mid-January and over a million Hoosiers are fully vaccinated. The state opened vaccine eligibility to all Hoosiers 16 years and older on Wednesday, March 31, provided Indiana receives a large increase in the amount of … Read More

Major Infrastructure Projects Planned for 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Each year Indy DPW announces new projects to improve roadways, rehabilitate bridges, enhance pedestrian safety, and improve stormwater infrastructure. “This year we’re putting a total of $167 million toward 2021 construction season projects across the city that will improve roadways, sidewalks, stormwater infrastructure and so much more,” said … Read More

City Receives 2021 Hoosier Planning Awards

INDIANAPOLIS — The Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) recently received two 2021 Hoosier Planning Awards from the American Planning Association’s Indiana Chapter. DMD received awards in the categories of “Best Practice” and “Outstanding Outreach and Communication” for Count Me INdy and the recently completed 25th & Monon Vision Plan. Awarded … Read More

Library Begins Using Axis 360 Platform for Youth E-books

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library will begin using the Axis 360 platform for e-books for kids and teens on April 5. Some of the most popular books will still be available on Overdrive, including anything patrons have on hold, but the largest selection with the shortest hold time will … Read More

Applause!: April 2-8

• There will be mass vaccinations at the Speedway throughout April, with over 96,000 Johnson & Johnson shots available. Visit ourshot.in.gov or call 211 to get your appointment. Currently, about 21% of Marion County residents have had at least one shot (or the “one and done” J & J vaccine). … Read More