History 301: Hotels served black visitors
By CONNIE ZEIGLER In 1957, an article in the Indianapolis Recorder, the city’s black-owned newspaper, featured the following report on the International Motor Club, which had offices at 241 E. …
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This just in: Artists can apply to buy affordable houses in Garfield Park
Monday, March 18, is the deadline for practicing artists to apply to buy one of five affordable, rehabbed houses in the Garfield Park neighborhood. The houses are offered by Big …
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History 301: Building helps celebrate 100 years of Slovenians
By CONNIE ZEIGLER If a friend invited you to “the Nash,” would you know where to go? You would if you grew up in the Haughville area west of White …
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This just in: Vote now on new color for Canal pedestrian bridge
The Downtown Canal’s Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge is getting a long-overdue makeover — including essential repairs, lighting, landscaping, and a NEW coat of paint. The Department of Metropolitan Development is …
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Kennedy King Memorial Initiative to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During MLK Day of Service
People should follow Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s example and honor his life through a time of reflection, conversation and service to others. That’s the idea behind the MLK Day of …
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This just in: Red Line construction to close Virginia Avenue block
Navigating Virginia Avenue through Fletcher Place will be more complicated, starting on or after Monday, Feb. 4, and for the following six weeks. Red Line construction crews will be closing …
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Cabaret’s next lineup boasts several award winners
A GrammyAward winner, four Tony Award winners and the voice of two beloved Disneyprincesses comprise the Winter/Spring 2019 season at The Cabaret, embarkingupon its 10th anniversary year. We’ve come a …
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This just in: Major loan puts CCIC renovation back in motion
The mammoth Near Eastside building which has become a hub for artists is again continuing its transformation, thanks to a $4.1 million loan from the Local Initiatives Support Corp. of Indianapolis. …
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This just in: Final public input sought for Bikeshare expansion plan
Officials with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail are now gathering final public comment on the 2019 expansion plan which will add 23 new Pacers Bikeshare stations and approximately 275 new bikes …
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Local organizations get major grants from Lilly Endowment
A major grant initiative by Lilly Endowment promises to boost the arts and cultural initiatives of 17 organizations – with the Near Eastside and the Garfield Park areas among the …
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