Monthly Archives: May 2021

Indiana Ends Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials have announced that Indiana will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment insurance programs effective June 19. The programs that will end are: • Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides a $300 weekly add-on to recipients of unemployment insurance • Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation … Read More

Marion Co. Leaves Mask Mandate In Effect

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County officials have stated that they will not lift the county-wide mask mandate after the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) announced a rollback in mask wearing on May 13. The CDC recommends individuals who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed to not wear masks outdoors or … Read More

Virtual Talk Offers Perspective on Revitalization of Ford Assembly Plant

INDIANAPOLIS — Today a mix of retail, office and residential space occupies the former Ford Assembly Building at 1301 E. Washington St. on Indianapolis’s near eastside. But just five years ago, Indiana Landmarks named the 1914 structure one of the 10 Most Endangered Places in the state. The revitalization of … Read More

Last Weeks to See “Mrs. Harrison”

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre continues its 2020-2021 virtual season with the second show in this season’s INclusion Series, which celebrates diverse storytelling, Mrs. Harrison. Written by R. Eric Thomas and directed by Mikael Burke, the play raises the question, who has the right to tell whose story? The … Read More

Charity Event Raises Money for Youth Facing Homelessness

INDIANAPOLIS — The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services will host a Walk/Run/Bike event on Saturday, May 22 at White River State Park. The registration fee is $25 per person and children 8 and under are free. The event will be held at White River State Park, 801 W, … Read More