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‘An eyesore’: Eastsiders push for redevelopment of former prison
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Elizabeth Castle drives past what was the Indiana Women’s Prison almost daily. She lives a block away in the Willard Park neighborhood on the near east side. “I have heard of teenagers shooting guns and hiding in the old prison building according to neighborhood emails and have seen people wandering around […]
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Residents of public housing claim that conditions have worsened under private management
The management of the Laurelwood Apartments on the southside of Indianapolis is handled by a property services firm. However, the property is co-owned by private equity investors and the Indianapolis Housing Agency. Presently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, D.C. is overseeing the Indianapolis Housing Agency. This situation creates a scenario where everyone is in charge, but no one is in charge.
Indy Department of Public Works hops on 'viral' trend after Biden tweets 'I'm sick'
President Joe Biden recently tested positive for COVID-19 and his latest tweets after his diagnosis have given new meaning to the term viral trend.After Biden tweeted Wednesday night a simple, "I'm sick," the two-word phrase spread over social media in a chorus of tweets, including one from the city's Department of Public Works.
Road closures in downtown Indianapolis in preparation of Saturday's Eucharistic procession
Thousands of Catholics will parade down Meridian Street and Capital Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the revival of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. About 50,000 people traveled nationwide to downtown Indianapolis as part of a three-year movement in the Catholic Church in hopes of addressing American Catholics' spiritual apathy toward the Eucharist after church leaders discovered only a third of American Catholics, believe that Jesus Christ's presence resides in the Eucharist. This is a core belief of Catholicism.
Community activist Ron Gee to be honored ahead of Back to School Summer Block Party on Indy's northeast side
INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, July 20, family and friends will take time to honor community activist Ron Gee, who was shot and killed near 38th Street and Arlington Avenue on Thursday, July 18. Tributes to Gee have come in from fellow activists and leaders in Indianapolis and Washington, D.C.
Johnson County, IN to Build New $2.5M Recycling Center
Construction will start soon on a new county recycling center in Franklin. The Johnson County Solid Waste Management District Board awarded a bid to Runnebohm Construction Co. last month for the construction of a new 10,000-square-foot recycling center. A bid for $2.5 million was approved, but the county council has approved a $3.2 million total bond that also includes soft costs and contingency funds.
American Legion Riders Post 104 participates in legacy run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – American Legion Riders Post 104 participated in the Department of Indiana legacy run. Motorcycle riders, from all areas of the state, drove to Indianapolis together to raise money. Post 104 is one of the more active posts in Indiana, according to Rider Director Norris...
National Eucharistic Congress attendees excited to experience Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Nearly 60,000 people have convened in Indianapolis for the historic National Eucharistic Congress this week. Of the 60,000 people, 17 countries are represented, and all 50 states. One of the attendees representing California is Jeffrey Morgan. Morgan has been to Indianapolis three times and says the city just gets better. “I can […]
Johnson County Fair wraps up this weekend
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The sad news is that the 2024 Johnson County Fair ends its week-long run on Saturday, July 20, at the fairgrounds in Franklin. The good news is, you still have two more days and nights to enjoy this year’s fair. On Friday at 5 p.m.,...
Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores
INDIANAPOLIS –Workers at the Mass Ave Starbucks in downtown Indianapolis voted 13-3 on Wednesday night to join Starbucks Workers United, affiliated with the Workers United Labor Union. Iris Mctarsney, who works at the store, says that it took employees a couple of years to hold the vote, but she believes it was worth the wait. […] The post Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indy cybersecurity expert weighs in on CrowdStrike global outage
INDIANAPOLIS — A single Microsoft content update is responsible for a global tech outage impacting Hoosiers and businesses like gas stations hotels, banks, some grocery stores and more. Systems were down at many businesses — meaning they were only able to accept cash. As of late Friday afternoon,...
Former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook out of a job after women speak out in IndyStar story
Thomas Cook, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former right-hand man, was removed from his job after an IndyStar investigation published Friday revealed a pattern of pressuring younger female employees into intimate relationships. "As of today, Thomas Cook is no longer with the firm," Roger Harvey, a spokesperson for Bose McKinney &...
Indiana Grown: Modest Midwest Wax Co.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Olivia Neal with Modest Midwest Wax Co. joined News 8 at Daybreak. Neal shares with News 8 her company’s commitment to sustainability and mission to create clean home options, such as dye-free and mica-free […]
Indiana Destination Among America’s Top Nerd-Friendly Cities
Whether it's books, board games, space movies, or comic books, there is one Indiana city that now bears a nerdy badge of honor. It's no secret that I have a nerdy side. In addition to being a huge Star Wars fan, I love to read fantasy books and have done my fair share of cosplaying. I think most people these days have a nerdy side, and it's a culture that has been more normalized in recent decades thanks to social media and hit shows like The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019). I think it's awesome to see more people embracing nerd culture. After all, it's not much different than being passionate about a sports team. Both fans dress up, show up, and even yell at the TV when something bad happens.
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