Weekly View’s Story Archive

Tom Thumb at Garfield Park

INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen the 1958 film, Tom Thumb, on Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m. at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. This is another colorful George Pal film, according to Grayson. In a mythical land, woodcutter Jonathan (Bernard Miles) agrees not to … Read More

Historic Woodruff Place Home& Garden Tour June 29-30

INDIANAPOLIS — Visit several homes and gardens, an art studio, and the treasured Town Hall at the Woodruff Place Home and Garden Tour June 29 and June 30 from noon-5 p.m.. Neighbors will provide a vintage fashion show at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 at 974 Woodruff Place West … Read More

IPS Names New Superintendent

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners has named Aleesia Johnson as its next superintendent. Johnson has been serving in the role since January and is the first African-American woman to lead the district. In the last six months, under Johnson’s leadership as interim superintendent, IPS … Read More

Dept. of Insurance Warns Fireworks Damage May Not be Covered

INDIANAPOLIS — As Independence Day celebrations kick off, the use of fireworks may increase in your area. The Indiana Department of Insurance is warning Hoosier homeowners and renters that accidental damage caused by fireworks that are banned in their counties may not be covered by their homeowners or renters insurance … Read More