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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
100 Years Ago -
Rose Mary Clarke
Senior Lifestyle -
Al Hunter
Bumps in the Night -
Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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“Shorts & Sweets” Indy Shorts Film Festival July 21-26
INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film has announced the lineup for the 9th Annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival (Indy Shorts) presented by TQL Wealth Management, running July 21-26. Indy Shorts will showcase 266 short films with screenings at the Indy Art Center, Living Room Theaters and Newfields. Many of the short films will also be available to stream. The festival will feature short films from 46 countries and include 36 World Premieres, 32 U.S. Premieres and 117 Midwest Premieres. There are also three Indiana Spotlight programs featuring 21 short films … Read More
DC BLOX Revamps Plans for Data Center, Council Proposes Moratorium
INDIANAPOLIS — DC BLOX, based in Atlanta, recently announced design improvements that will remove one building from the project, and the elimination of 25 backup generators in order to increase green space and shrink their footprint. DC BLOX now proposes a one-story approximately 70,000 square foot data center, and a two-story approximately 250,000 square foot data center. They will also reduce the number of parking spaces. The site is zoned I3, or Medium Industrial. DC BLOX’s data centers are typically classified and approved in Light Industrial zoned locations. Earlier, the … Read More
Library Branch Hosting Resource and Job Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — The East 38th Street Branch, 5420 E. 38th St, is hosting a Resource and Job Fair on Friday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will take place both inside and outside of the Branch, and will include a live DJ outside of the building. Employers in attendance will include the YMCA, Indiana Department of Public Works, Independent Adult Day Centers, and the United States Marine Corps. Community resources in attendance include IndyGo, Indy Hunger Network, the Center for Leadership Development, and The Indianapolis Public … Read More
Broad Ripple Sidewalk Sale
INDIANAPOLIS — There will be a Sidewalk Sale in Broad Ripple Village on Sunday, July 26 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Explore the Village and discover special deals, unique finds, and exclusive promotions from 19 locally owned businesses participating throughout the … Read More
Taste of the Fair Introduces New Food Choices, Competition
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair is proud to unveil the 2026 Taste of the Fair presented by Pepsi, featuring almost 50 new and unforgettable food creations from talented concessionaires across the Fairgrounds. Inspired by this year’s baseball theme and … Read More
Applause!: July 17-23
• In early September, work is scheduled to begin on the $19.2 million Near Eastside Streetscape project, which will improve intersection safety on 10th Street from Tecumseh Street to Rural Street and along Rural Street from 10th Street to St. … Read More
Fringe On Wheels Performs on East Side
INDIANAPOLIS — Fringe on Wheels has had performances that include hand pan by Eric Zhong, glow poi by INcendiary, stilt walkers and jugglers by Odd-o-tees, folk music by Laughing Jack, and Juan Francisco’s Spanish-language puppet show. Thanks to this wonderful … Read More
Big Project to Improve Reverend Mozel Sanders Park Announced
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks and The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis have announced a $10-million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to transform the 25-acre Reverend Mozel Sanders Park with inspiration from the Haughville Riverfront Vision Plan. Selected as one of … Read More
Cyclospora Outbreak Now in 31 States
INDIANA — Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can affect the intestinal tract and cause diarrhea in those who get infected. People get infected when they eat or drink food or water contaminated with the parasite. The Marion County Health … Read More
Mental Health of America to Train Librarians to Help Patrons
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers suffering mental health crises are visiting public libraries for help — transforming the role of librarians who act simultaneously as researchers, archivists and quasi-social workers. Mental Health America of Indiana is stepping in to train librarians in … Read More
Mass Ave. Summerfest on July 18
INDIANAPOLIS — The Mass Ave Summerfest is the fourth annual celebration of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District, bringing together local businesses, artists, performers, families, and visitors for a vibrant, high-impact day of community connection. This year, it will take … Read More
Billy the Kid’s Indiana Connection, Part 1
William H. Bonney, alias “Billy the Kid,” is the most misunderstood historical figure of the Old West. Unlike most Wild West outlaws, he was not a cold-blooded killer, he was not a train robber and he didn’t rob banks. He … Read More
Making Community
From the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, Sixth Edition: “Community- 7; social intercourse; communion; fellowship, sense of common identity.’ I am a tenor voice in Harmony Collected, a choral group organized by the Irvington Arts Collective. Dr. Webb Parker, the founding … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 17-23
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, July 20, 1926: Thirty-six Indianapolis Girl Scouts from various troops participated yesterday in the opening of Camp Dellwood, the new Girl Scout camp. Located eight miles northwest of the city on Big Eagle Creek, the … Read More