Weekly View’s Story Archive

KIB Receives Grant for Community Greening

October 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) announced that the Efroymson Family Fund has awarded KIB a $115,000 grant for beautification efforts, green initiatives, and programming. The largest grant ever awarded to KIB by the Efroymson Family Fund will be used to support a variety of priority projects, including creating … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Oct. 13-19

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

… Read More

Hope Center Earns Nation of Neighbors Grant

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The International Labor Organization estimates there are 4.8 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally. The newly opened Hope Center Indy, located at the former Marion County Home at US 52 and Carroll Road on the southeast side, is an after-care refuge for women who have been … Read More

City to Pursue Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Facing an epidemic of opioid addiction that took the lives of 345 Marion County residents last year, Mayor Joe Hogsett has hired the law firm of Cohen & Malad, LLP to pursue legal action against opioid manufacturers and distributors. The planned lawsuit will target those who have contributed … Read More

Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture Opening Oct. 21

October 12, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A new and unique space for Indianapolis that celebrates the rich heritage of those with African roots will be unveiled during the grand opening of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) on Sat., Oct. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. … Read More