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• THIS JUST IN: All residents asked to take part in Public Safety Survey
  Mayor Joe Hogsett has launch of a public safety survey to solicit input as the first part of a community-driven process to re-imagine public safety in Indianapolis. The survey will continue through Aug. 31; all responses are confidential. Through [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Many reasons given to take part in Pathways Over Pogue’s virtual event
  The effort to rebuild the historic Nowland Avenue bridge will take a major fund-raising step forward at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, when Pathways Over Pogue’s and Reconnecting to our Waterways stage a virtual kickoff [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Indy Pride severs ties with city police / Confederate tribute to be gone from Garfield Park
  Citing a responsibility to “address systemic inequities as well as listen and support the brown and black community,” the Board of Directors of Indy Pride has announced it will no longer contract with or utilize police departments for security at [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: ‘Imagine Your Story’ is theme of Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program
  A major change has come to The Indianapolis Public Library’s 101st Summer Reading Program: Instead of counting the number of books read, participants will be able to track the amount of time spent reading. At stake will be prizes donated by [Read More…]
• This just in: Mass Ave, other streets to be closed to allow for more patios
  The latest effort to city officials to help restaurants and small businesses reopen safely includes the temporary closing of Mass Ave, three other pedestrian-friendly Downtown streets and Broad Ripple Avenue. The announcement came today (May 19), [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Garfield Park Farmers Market season opens with COVID-19 restrictions
  With COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Garfield Park Farmers Market opened its 2020 season on Saturday. The annually growing market will continue in the southeast corner of Garfield Park through October. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. With a [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Library and Count Me INdy to provide help With 2020 Census forms
  Beginning on Monday, March 16, people can have their questions answered and receive assistance in filling out 2020 Census forms at most Indianapolis Public Library locations. These free help sessions staffed by representatives from Count Me INdy and [Read More…]
• In the February issue of Urban Times
  Here are just some of the features you’ll read about when our first issue of 2020 hits the streets this weekend: The Madam Walker Legacy Center: First of two parts about the historic building’s heritage and its new partnership with IU Block 20: Why [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Community to host drive-by donation drive for Kountry Kitchen
  Community staple to receive community support following damaging fire Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place (Kountry Kitchen) in partnership with Radio One will host a donation drive from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, to provide financial support to [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Lisenting to women’s voices at the Indiana History Center
  With just under 3.4 million women living in Indiana, it’s fair to say that women have been and still are an integral part of the state’s defining moments. Over the last century, women have made significant advances toward gender equality in [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Library CEO plans branch visits; Library reports high usage for 2019
  Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes will help launch the library’s new year with visits to all branches as part of her “Love Your Library, Share Your Voice” tour. At the meetings in an informal setting, Nytes will welcome patrons’ thoughts [Read More…]
• Noise barriers the latest debate in ‘North Split’ project
  A series of public meetings having been completed, officials of the Indiana Department of Transportation hope to decide by this coming spring if noise barriers will be part of the redesign of the “North Split” of the Downtown interstates. Four [Read More…]
• THIS JUST IN: Central Avenue bridge reopens after over 2½ years
  Relief has come to Downtown commuters with Friday’s reopening of the Central Avenue Bridge over Fall Creek. Thirty-two months after being closed for a complete reconstruction, the historic bridge was scheduled to be open to traffic by afternoon rush [Read More…]
• This just in: Vote now on new color for Canal pedestrian bridge
  The four choices: gold, blue, green, orange. 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 [Read More…]
• 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 Service, which will be observed on Monday, Jan. 21, by the Kennedy [Read More…]
• 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 in summer 2019. The expansion will almost double the [Read More…]
• 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 prime recipients. Lilly Endowment officials revealed the results of [Read More…]
• Red Line construction work comes to Virginia Avenue
  Here’s the latest construction update from IndyGo, issued on Monday, Nov. 26:   VIRGINIA AVENUE TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Starting Nov. 15, Red Line construction crews will move to Virginia Avenue to begin preparations for station foundation work. On or [Read More…]
• This just in… Two Innovative INHP programs create new affordable homeownership opportunities
    The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership has launched two programs to assist those with low-to-moderate income – and combat against the market factors that may be holding back some people from purchasing or rehabbing a home in the [Read More…]
• Cottage Home singled out by mayor’s program
  October is always a big month in Cottage Home, which hosts what is one of the city’s biggest and longest-running block parties this month. It’s an even bigger month this year – because Mayor Joe Hogsett has named Cottage Home the city’s [Read More…]