Weekly View’s Story Archive

New IPS Digital Collection Provides Access to Local History

INDIANAPOLIS — Researchers, educators and alumni can now access nearly 2,500 archived items that depict the rich and illustrious history of Indianapolis Public Schools as part of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Digital Indy collection found at www.digitalindy.org. Downloadable items, some of which date from 1853, represent the 120 elementary and … Read More

“Step Right Up” to the Indiana State Fair August 3-19

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair is full of traditions and memories for Hoosiers statewide, and this year Fair organizers are adding additional exciting features to enjoy. With a new interactive animal exhibit, a new roller coaster and popular Big Top Circus entertainers, you won’t want to miss this year’s … Read More

Navy Honors Survivors of USS Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command as well as one of the command’s historians joined the survivors of World War II cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35) and their families for a luncheon at the Columbia Club of Indianapolis July 20. As part of the annual … Read More

City of Indianapolis and IndyGo Announce New IndyGo Veteran Pass

INDIANAPOLIS — Veteran Fare Cards are now available from IndyGo, allowing veterans to ride IndyGo fixed route service fare-free. The effort to provide veterans with free access to the transit system has been championed by several veteran service organizations and Indianapolis leaders. To register, veterans must complete the enrollment process … Read More