Grand Opening of New Glendale Library March 30

INDIANAPOLIS — Glendale will reopen on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at its new location at 3660 East 62nd Street, the former site of John Strange Elementary School. A grand opening celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and live entertainment for all ages. Entertainment will include live music from The Embers, a local band from the Glendale neighborhood, Paws to Read dog visits, Silly Safaris Animal Meet and Greets, and Cinamon the Clown. When it opens, patrons will discover enhanced services, including improved access to computers … Read More

State Sen. Jean Breaux Passed Away March 20

INDIANAPOLIS — State Senator Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis) passed away on March 20, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with health problems. Sen. Breaux represented Indiana Senate District 34 for 17 years. The district includes the near eastside of Indianapolis including portions of Center, Washington, Lawrence and Warren Townships. No memorial information has been made available as of this writing. Breaux’s death happened just days before absentee ballots were sent out for the May 7 primary, and her name will remain on the ballot. She is unopposed in the district. A caucus … Read More

Spring Coat Drive to Support 38th Annual Coats for Kids

INDIANAPOLIS — The Salvation Army of Central Indiana, along with Classic Cleaners and WTHR, is launching a month-long Spring Coat Drive, beginning April 1, with the goal to collect hundreds of winter coats for children in Central Indiana. Throughout the entire month, local residents are encouraged to visit any Classic Cleaners location to donate new or gently used winter coats of any size, from infant to teens. Collection boxes will be at the front of each Classic Cleaners to make it quick and easy to drop off coats. The donated … Read More

Eskenazi Health to Open New Location on East Side April 17

NDIANAPOLIS — Eskenazi Health and Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County officially unveiled its newest and largest health center recently, Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus, during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new facility is set to open on April 17. The 95,000 square-foot health center is part of a nearly $90 million investment in capital improvements to primary care facilities across Marion County, and will be Eskenazi Health’s most comprehensive, innovative and community-focused health center on the east side of Indianapolis. Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande … Read More

Task Force Dedicates Office to Late East District Captain Bruin

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force (ICGTF) dedicated its office at East District headquarters to the late Captain Michael “Mike” Bruin. Surrounded by Mike’s family, loved ones, colleagues and ICGTF partners, a plaque featuring his photo was unveiled and dedicated in his honor. In 2017, Captain Bruin spearheaded the idea to create a taskforce in Central Indiana that allowed law enforcement to come together, collaborate and seize illegal crime guns off the streets of Indianapolis. “We wouldn’t be here today without the efforts of Mike Bruin. All … Read More

Talking Track to feature Curt Cavin, Paul Page

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Automotive’s annual Talking Track event returns to Indiana Landmarks Center on April 4, when Curt Cavin, longtime motorsports writer, and Paul Page, veteran broadcaster, take the stage at Indiana Landmarks Center to chat about racing and track culture at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a National Historic Landmark. The talk will be on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave. The talk is $10 for the public and free for Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Automotive members. Reserve a … Read More

Community Outreach Ministry Holds Fundraiser March 23

CUMBERLAND — Community Outreach Ministry Eastside “COME FOOD PANTRY works with many partners to help far eastside neighbors. Primary partners of “COME” are eight member churches, Meijer and Gleaners Food Bank. The food pantry serves Warren Township in Marion County as well as Buck Creek and Sugar Creek Townships in Hancock County. The food pantry is located near the county line at The First Baptist Church of Cumberland  (116 South Muessing St.). The pantry is open each Wednesday from 1 – 3 p.m.   COME is asking for the community’s … Read More

Infrastructure Improvements Coming Throughout the City

INDIANAPOLIS — The city recently announced the beginning of construction season in Indianapolis, with a significant investment in roads, new bike lands, new and improved sidewalks, and new multi-purpose trails. This year’s projects will help to improve the city’s roadways, rehabilitate bridges, enhance pedestrian safety, and improve stormwater infrastructure. Indianapolis will see a total of $363 million in infrastructure investment this year through projects funded in 2024. “All across the city, Indy DPW engineers are finding ways to build better infrastructure for our residents,” Indy DPW Director Brandon Herget said. … Read More

Indianapolis North Levee System Gains FEMA Accreditation

INDIANAPOLIS – Recently, city officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated the accreditation of the Indianapolis North Levee System. The construction and accreditation allows for new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), that went into effect on March 20, … Read More

The Angel of Norwood

Norwood, a mostly African-American neighborhood on the near southeast side of Indianapolis, bounded on the north by Prospect St., Terrace Ave. on the south, Sherman Dr. on the east and Vandeman St. on the west, takes its name from the … Read More

“A Little Family Business” at Epilogue

INDIANAPOLIS — Epilogue Players will present A Little Family Business by Jay Presson Allen directed by Elizabeth Ruddell. Show dates are April 11-21 with Thursday through Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.. Reservations and … Read More

Applause!: March 29-April 4

• On April 3 and 4, 1974,  Indiana experienced its most devastating tornado outbreak in history. A brief tornado touchdown in Boone County the morning of April 3 was the prelude to the major outbreak. Between 2:20 p.m. and 8 … Read More

Free Parvo Vaccination Clinic April 13

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy’s Parvo Prevention Project will host a free Parvo vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive-through event will take place in the parking lot of Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO) … Read More

Hoosier Women Named Iconic Female Pioneers

INDIANA — To coincide with Women’s History Month (March), a recent poll of 3,000 respondents by Somewang revealed the 200 most beloved heroines from history, paying tribute to the rich stories of women who have broken barriers, fought for equality, … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 29-April 4

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, April 1, 1924: The Indiana Society for Medical Freedom met last night and passed a resolution calling on city school authorities and the board of health to respect state law exempting from medical examination or … Read More

The Hippity-Hop Queen

“C’mon, you bunnies and bunnettes, we have eggs to hide! Peter, get your cottontail hopping and take your troops! We have kids to delight! Now, go!” The Hippity-Hop Queen had assembled her bucks and does for the preparation of the … Read More

Abraham Lincoln, the Blood Moon, and History, Part 2

The total eclipse of February 12, 1831 began at 5:21 p.m. in Cape Cod Massachusetts, swept across the eastern seaboard through Maryland, North and South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi, and exited an hour past sunset (6:36 p.m.) in the Mexico … Read More

Bell, Book and Candle at Buck Creek

INDIANAPOLIS — Join us at the Buck Creek Playhouse for their production of Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten on the Mainstage March 29-31 and April 5-7. Performances on Friday and Saturday are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at … Read More

Extremely Low-Income Hoosiers Face Housing Shortage

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A new report by Prosperity Indiana and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) finds that amid a staggering acceleration in the shortage of affordable housing, Indiana’s rates of affordable housing supply and severe housing cost burden … Read More

Applause!: March 22-28

• Congratulations to Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside for receiving a $3,500 grant from the Brave Heart Foundation to support their spay/neuter assistance program. The Indy-based Brave Heart Foundation assists and supports programs that help underserved populations with special emphasis … Read More

A Spellbinding Portrait of Frida Kahlo at the IRT

Frida Kahlo’s short, emotionally intense life is brought to the stage by the multi-gifted Vanessa Severo in Frida . . . A Self Portrait. Severo created the play after seeing a connection between Kahlo’s chronic medical problems and her own … Read More

Anniversary

In March of 2009, I was living in St. Louis, Missouri and was a new member of a social media site that my eldest child had recommended for me. “Dad,” Lisa said to me, “If you want to know what … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 22-28

From The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, March 27, 1924: Policewoman Anna Bruner says dancers have been getting away with improper actions under the eyes of dance hall matrons. “Why, at times you couldn’t get a match between the dancers,” Bruner asserted … Read More

Baskets, Bunnies, and Blow Molds — Oh My!

The temperatures are climbing, the lilies are starting to bloom and the shopping malls are filling up with life size bunnies and giant colored eggs. There is no doubt about it, Easter is right around the corner. While they will … Read More

Abraham Lincoln, the Blood Moon, and History, Part 1

Indiana is firmly ensnared by “Eclipse Fever” and for the next few weeks, whether you want to or not, you’re caught smack dab in the middle of the path of totality. According to the National Park Service, the first recorded … Read More