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Happy Labor Day 2025!

August 28, 2025 | by Weekly View

In 1894, when Labor Day was officially declared a federal holiday, the world was very different than it is today. Labor was truly labor 125 years ago — despite increased industrialization and machines, many jobs still required muscle-power, were dangerous and dirty, and there were no protections for the average … Read More

IndyGo Fares Set to Increase in 2026

August 28, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, the IndyGo board of directors unanimously approved a resolution that would increase fares across the board beginning Jan. 1, though it included an amendment to delay price changes to IndyGo Access until July 1, 2026. Base fares would rise to $2.75 full fare and $1.35 half fare. … Read More

Quest for the West Art Show and Sale Sept. 5-6

August 28, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the most prestigious Western American art shows in the nation returns to the Eiteljorg Museum on Sept. 5-6: the 20th annual Quest for the West Art Show and Sale. Newly created artworks by 48 top artists can be purchased during two fixed-price, luck-of-the-draw sales during an … Read More

IMPD K9s Excel at Working Dogs K9 Olympics

August 28, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD Criminal Interdiction K9 teams recently competed in the Annual American Working Dogs K9 Olympics. The competition is a week-long, extreme test of skills, for both dog and handler. Each event is pressure filled, with teams competing in front of judges who keep watch on a set amount … Read More

FIESTA Indianapolis to be Reimagined for 2025

August 28, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — La Plaza, the oldest and largest Latino nonprofit in Indiana recently announced reimagined plans for the 44th Annual FIESTA Indianapolis, Indiana’s premier Hispanic Heritage Month cultural celebration. Originally scheduled for Sept. 20, this year’s celebration will take a new form out of an abundance of caution and a … Read More