Weekly View’s Story Archive

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

Benjamin Harrison Site Offers Patriotic Events

INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave in not one, but two inspiring events at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site during the week of July 4th. First, on Wednesday, July 3 from 10 – 11 a.m., more than 100 people from across the world … Read More

City Market Hosts Family Friendly 4th of July Party

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis City Market will host its annual Fourth of July celebration, Party on the Plaza. Now in its fifth year, Party on the Plaza is the City Market’s Independence Day fundraiser benefiting the Indianapolis City Market Corporation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Party on the Plaza is set … Read More

Applause!: June 28-July 4

• All Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day, except the InfoZone which will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our website with thousands of downloadable and streaming books, audiobooks, magazines and movies, remains open to serve you 24/7. … Read More