Monthly Archives: June 2023

IMPD Announces Command Staff Changes

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor announced several command staff changes recently. These changes take effect Wednesday May 31. After 21 years of service, Deputy Chief Josh Barker will retire from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Barker has held many assignments throughout his career including North District … Read More

EPA Funding to Expedite Cleanup and Assessment of Brownfields

INDIANAPOL — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced over $5 million for eight grants in competitive EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (MARC) Grant programs. Thanks to the historic boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this is the largest ever funding awarded … Read More

Indiana Arts Commission Receives Funding from NEA

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Arts Commission has been approved for a $1,031,200 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Fiscal Year 2023 State & Regional Partnership Agreement to address priorities identified at the state level. These funds will support the arts in areas such as community and economic development, cultural tourism, education, … Read More

Applause!: June 2-8

• Garfield Park will host a Pops Series this summer on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Concerts include the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis (June 21), Pride of Indy (July 19), and Starlighters Big Band (July 26). Concerts continue through September 6. Garfield Park is located at 2345 Pagoda Dr. on the … Read More

Eskenazi Health Continues Health Equity Zone Initiative in Communities

INDIANAPOLIS — Eskenazi Health and community partners will host the second health equity zone public meetings in May and June. During the meetings, community members and organizations are invited to continue conversations with initiative leaders and begin implementing the collaborative health equity zone plans focused on improving and addressing the … Read More