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MLK Jr. Day Celebrations Include Honors, Free Events

January 14, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated throughout Indiana on Monday, Jan. 18. The federal holiday honors the life and work of the civil rights leader and his accomplishments. This year, many celebrations will be held virtually. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and Dr. Martin Luther … Read More

Mayor Announces New Cabinet Appointments

January 14, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett recently announced two major appointments to his cabinet. Taylor Schaffer was appointed Chief Deputy Mayor and serve as Mayor Hogsett’s chief of staff. Schaffer was the deputy chief of staff, and previously served as communications director for the mayor’s office. Judith Thomas has been appointed … Read More

New Coronavirus Strain Identified in Indiana

January 14, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — According to the Indiana Dept. of Health and the CDC, the new strain of coronavirus has come to Indiana. The state is assessing the situation to see if the variant is circulating through  the community. The state is monitoring testing samples. Several other states have also reported the … Read More

Bottleworks Food Hall Opens its Doors

January 14, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bottleworks District’s food hall, The Garage, has opened its doors. Fourteen vendors, including Lick Ice Cream, Hard Truth Distillery, Clancy’s Gauco’s Fire, and other ethnic eateries, are open for business. In addition to the food offerings, The Garage has space set aside for a flexible kitchen workspace, … Read More

Marion County Launches Vaccine Clinics

January 14, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Dept. has launched a free COVID-19 clinic open to individuals 70 and older, licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers, and first responders. Appointments began on Friday, Jan. 8. Registration is available online at https://ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211. Vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have … Read More