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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. […]
‘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 […]
VP Kamala Harris to speak in Indy amid pressure for Joe Biden to leave presidential race
Amidst chaos over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, as well as questions about President Joe Biden’s viability as a candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris’s potential as his replacement, the vice president herself will be coming to Indianapolis July 24 to address members of historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta.
NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis: NBC broadcast info, start time, forecast
The Cup Series competes for the first time since 2020 on the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event comes 30 years after the inaugural Cup race at Indy won by Jeff Gordon. The only former winners on the Indy oval who are active in the series are Kyle Busch,...
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 &...
National Eucharistic Congress Spreads Love, Peace, and Mercy
INDIANAPOLIS — Religious leaders are in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress to encourage unity among Catholics. “The principal of unity is our love for God,” Luke Doyle, a priest of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. “The Eucharist is not intended to divide; it’s intended to bring the family of God together and […] The post National Eucharistic Congress Spreads Love, Peace, and Mercy appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Colts DE Isaiah Land: 2023 Performance, 2024 Expectations & College Background
The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for training camp, starting on July 24th, with a preview of defensive end Isaiah Land, a key player on the 91-man roster. Land, acquired last season, showcased his potential in 2023 by contributing to both the defense and special teams, despite his lighter build for his position.
Shinola Hotel Brand Expanding to Indianapolis
A proposal submitted by Boxcar Development in Indianapolis envisions the former CSX building in downtown Indianapolis redeveloped to include a Shinola Hotel, a music venue, retail space, and a pedestrian […] The post Shinola Hotel Brand Expanding to Indianapolis appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
New proposal creates registry and fee for short-term rental properties in Indianapolis
A proposal to add some local control over short-term rentals in Indianapolis moved forward this week. Property owners who provide short-term rentals and advertise on sites including Airbnb and Vrbo would need to register and pay a one time fee of $150 dollars under the new ordinance. The Metropolitan Economic...
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Only a quarter of Hoosier high schoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark […]
Exciting Race Ahead for Muskogee Teen at Thunderbird Speedway
A Muskogee teen, Racen Stacy, will be racing at Thunderbird Speedway in the Sooner Late Models Series on Friday, after falling in love with car racing during his first visit two years ago. Racen Stacy has raced in 13 out of 14 features this year. He is currently in fourth...
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development that will increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. The project, Clay Court development, is part of the Homes for the Future program – a pilot initiative to incentivize homebuilders and developers to build new, age-friendly homes that is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
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