Monthly Archives: October 2024

100 Years Ago This Week

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, October 30, 1924: Indianapolis residents will be able to listen to the broadcasting of Indiana and national election returns next Tuesday evening over the new radio station WFBM. The Merchants Heat & Light Co. received a Class A broadcasting license yesterday from the U. S. … Read More

Shrek…For Real?

“The low spark of high-heeled boys” is the title track from the 1971 album by British rock band Traffic. The 11 minute, 44 second song, was written by Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood. Capaldi credits diminutive actor Michael J. Pollard (Bonnie & Clyde) for coming up with the term while … Read More

Community Heights Celebrates Pedestrian Safety in the Neighborhood

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Anna Brochhausen IPS School #88 joined schools worldwide in celebrating International Walk to School Day and highlighting October as Pedestrian Safety Month. Approximately 30 students from IPS #88 walked or rolled to school, accompanied by parents, teachers, and community leaders, including representatives from Bike Indianapolis, Health by … Read More