Monthly Archives: January 2017

Neighbors See Opportunities, Challenges with Proposed Criminal Justice Site

January 19, 2017 | by Ethel Winslow

When Mayor Joe Hogsett took office, he stated that one of the priorities of the new administration would be criminal justice reform, which would include policy changes as well as the exploration of new facilities. In May 2016, he announced the formation of a Criminal Justice Reform Task Force, comprised … Read More

Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument Now A National Historic Landmark

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell officially named the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis a National Historic Landmark. The monument has been included as an expansion of the Indiana World War Memorials Historic District, which includes the already-designated World War Memorial Plaza to the north. The … Read More

Fantastic Food Fest Jan. 21-22

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Fantastic Food Fest is the largest food and beverage event in Indiana. Fantastic Food Fest is a culinary celebration featuring hundreds of food exhibitors, cooking demos, tastings, workshops, book signings and appearances by TV food personalities and other celebrities. Nearly 10,000 culinary enthusiasts will gather to explore the … Read More

Bryan Roach Promoted to Chief of Police

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —Twenty-six-year veteran Bryan Roach has been named the Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. During his career, Roach has held every rank, merit and appointed, within the police department. Most recently, he has served as Assistant Chief of Administration for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. As Assistant Chief, … Read More

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? at the IRT

January 19, 2017 | by Ethel Winslow

The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? serves up sharp performances by seasoned actors, sprinkled with a savory awareness of the racial tensions simmering even now, 50 years after it was written by William Rose. When the film was released in 1967 (starring Spencer Tracy in … Read More