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About 3,000 Third Grade Students Held Back This Year

November 13, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The 2024 law that mandates retention for student who don’t pass the IREAD-3 is in effect, and around 3,000 third graders will need to repeat the grade. The law sought to address the growing number of students who were promoted to fourth grade without passing the test, which … Read More

Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti to Present Free Lecture at Martin University

November 13, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, a primary architect of the Black Arts Movement, will offer a free lecture at Martin University, 2186 N. Sherman Dr., at 6 p.m. on Nov 19. He is celebrated as a pivotal figure in the development of a strong Black literary tradition. The event … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Nov. 7-13

November 6, 2025 | by Weekly View

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City Announces Plans to Help Those Affected by Reduced Food Assistance

November 6, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Mayor Joe Hogsett was joined by Cummins and IU Health, along with food service providers to detail emergency efforts aimed at connecting Marion County residents with access to healthy, fresh food this Nov., as part of a joint press conference with United Way of Central Indiana. The … Read More

City Announces Leaf Collection Season

November 6, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced this year’s leaf collection will run from Monday, Nov. 10 to Friday, Dec. 5. Residents can leave up to 40 bags of leaves for pick-up per week on their regularly scheduled collection day during the four-week collection period at … Read More