Weekly View’s Story Archive

Fighting Back Against Community Violence

Thousands of lives are lost and millions of people impacted by violence in their communities. Even when criminal homicides stay at the same level and non-fatal shootings decline, as happened in Indianapolis in 2024, the numbers are still too high to make residents feel safe. Those who have been victims … Read More

Local church to celebrate 80th anniversary

INDIANAPOLIS — During the weekend of June 21st and 22nd, Grace Church at 5605 Franklin Road will celebrate its 80th anniversary. The independent non-denominational church has had a presence in Indianapolis since 1945. For most of its existence the church was located at 2200 English Ave. near downtown, before building … Read More

CBLC 8th Annual Book Fest & Juneteenth Celebration

INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Central Library, there will be a Book Fest and Celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Texans two years after the signing of the emancipation proclamation in 1863. The Center for Black … Read More

Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration returns June 21 to Eiteljorg

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the Eiteljorg Museum’s top cultural events returns Saturday, June 21, when the museum hosts its 11th annual Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration. Admission and parking are free and the day includes live jazz music, storytelling and poetry readings, a percussion group, DJ and more. The Eiteljorg, … Read More