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Annual Book Sale Helps Support Benton House

July 11, 2024 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Community members have been very generous in their donations this year and the volunteers and staff at the Benton House have a record number of books to go into the Annual Benton House Book Sale. The sale begins Friday, July 19 from 5-8 p.m., and continues on Saturday, … Read More

Mass Ave Crit This Weekend

July 11, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the nation’s biggest cycling weekends for racers, casual cyclists and spectators returns Friday, July 12 from 4:00-9:30  p.m. and Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m.,  as the IU Health Momentum Indy hits downtown streets. During the Mass Ave Crit, about 400 pro and amateur cyclists will … Read More

Hoosier Renters Struggling to Afford Housing

July 11, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — To afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in Indiana, full-time Hoosier workers need to earn $22.07 per hour. This is Indiana’s “2024 Housing Wage” according to Out of Reach, a report published jointly by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and Prosperity Indiana. The … Read More

Agency Expands Services for Kids at Risk of Homelessness

July 11, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $1.5 million award to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) that will benefit youth and young adults (YYA) who live with homelessness and housing insecurity throughout Indiana. The grant will allow IHCDA to improve identification … Read More

“Taste of the Fair” to Feature New Creations

July 11, 2024 | by Weekly View

Indianapolis — The Indiana State Fair recently unveiled 43 new mouth-watering culinary creations fairgoers can enjoy this summer. Just a few of the offerings are the Bison Smashburger Taco, the Blue Ribbon Blueberry milkshake, Chili Cheese Empanada, Dill Pickle Dr. Pepper and a Dill Pickle Lemon Shake-up, Hot Honey Pepperoni … Read More