Weekly View’s Story Archive

Summer Readers Select “Indy’s Favorite Book” in Last 100 Years

August 15, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — To commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, program participants have selected the internationally-bestselling Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey as their favorite kids book from the past 100 years. Dog Man received the most votes as “Indy’s Favorite Book” from a list … Read More

Learn How to Ride Electric Scooters Safely

August 15, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS) announced a safe riding event in partnership with Bird and Lime. The events will take place on Georgia Street in conjunction with Downtown Indy’s Food Truck Fridays. Along with providing individuals the opportunity to learn how to responsibly and properly … Read More

Statewide Read Program Seeks Organizations

August 15, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Humanities is seeking organizations across the state to host a Community Read of Jean Thompson’s The Year We Left Home. The New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist is the 2020 selection for the One State/One Story statewide read presented by Indiana Humanities in partnership … Read More

Nearly 100 Farm Families Receive Farming Awards

August 15, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — At the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 96 farming families with the Hoosier Homestead Award, setting a new record in the program’s 40-year history. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, the farm had to be kept … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 16-22

August 15, 2019 | by Weekly View

• Indy Parks Fall programs are set to begin in September, and registration will be open on Friday, Aug. 16. Visit www.indyparks.org for a full list of events, classes, workshops, and special programs. • Congratulations to our local IndyStar “Best of Indianapolis” winners! George Thomas was named best florist, and … Read More