Monthly Archives: July 2017

Youth Summer Jobs Program Fosters Work Skills and Leadership

July 20, 2017 | by Ethel Winslow

INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, Mayor Joe Hogsett joined Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s (KIB) Youth Tree Team for a work day in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. Work will include watering and maintaining trees, and counting pollinators to kick-off KIB’s week-long Pollinator Count effort. Throughout the summer, the Youth Tree Team works to … Read More

City Market Hosts Memorial Vigil for James O’Donnell

July 20, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Many aspects of the Indianapolis City Market are deeply historical, from the Market House to the Catacombs. One such testament to the past is the statue of a gazing sailor located on the West (Whistler) Plaza, a statue of USS Indianapolis veteran and Indianapolis resident, the late James … Read More

2017 Indiana Authors Award Winners Announced

July 20, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Six writers with Indiana ties have been named winners and finalists of the 2017 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award, a program of The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation funded through The Glick Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation. The winner of this year’s $10,000 National … Read More

Systemic Policing Reforms Announced

July 20, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, a series of sweeping changes within the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in an effort to strengthen trust between IMPD and the community and increase transparency in the policing process. Changes include: • Implicit Bias Training: IMPD and the Mayor’s Office of Public Health and Safety will bring … Read More

Raiders of the Lost Antiques July 22

July 20, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Sat., July 22, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., the Near Eastside’s unique antique resources will be featured in the Raiders of the Lost Antiques event. Local antique and salvage vendors will welcome guests and customers in an interactive experience. Some of the east side shops featured include: • … Read More