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December 31, 2020
The Work, Funding And Challenges Of Addressing The Root Causes Of Violence
Many Indianapolis organizations, public and private, hope to lower violent crime by addressing root causes. These groups mentor, feed people, increase employment opportunities, reduce homelessness and connect those in need with mental health services. This series reports on their work, their funding and their ongoing challenges.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2020
Indianapolis Gives Notice To Those Camping Around Monument Circle
The city of Indianapolis plans to close Monument Circle to camping and storage of personal belongings for people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020
Indy Chamber Outlines Its State Legislative Priorities
The Indy Chamber has outlined its priorities for the 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Chief Policy officer Mark Fisher says the regions largest business organization will pursue a policy agenda focused on getting people safely back to work.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020
CHIP's Annual Memorial Service Interrupted By Zoom Intruders
On Monday, The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) hosted its 24th annual Homeless Persons Memorial Service via Zoom. More than 150 people gathered virtually to honor the 87 known individuals who died this year while experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2020
Environmental Commission Advances Recommendations To The City-County Council
An Indianapolis Commission on Environmental Sustainability wrapped up a year of study this week.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2020
Bottleworks Hotel Opens, Bringing Historic Glamour to Downtown Indy
The hotel occupies the top two floors of what was once the world's largest Coca-Cola bottling plant. It features a restored terra cotta exterior and the original Coca-Cola signage.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2020
IndyGo To Begin A Series of Upgrades
Construction on "Super Stops" will start with repaving Delaware Street and is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Free Job Training Gives Hoosiers Hope Amid Pandemic
As a dying wish to her mother, 48-year-old Winona Parker vowed to get her high school diploma. Now, the former fast-food worker is enrolled in a pharmacy tech training program in Indianapolis. It will allow her to be certified in about four months to help serve pharmacy teams on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2020
Marion County Students Still Slated For In-Person School In January
Indianapolis City leaders gave an update on Marion County COVID-19 numbers Thursday.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2020
Council Committee Advances Jail Moratorium Resolution
The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted to forward a resolution related to a 40-year moratorium on the construction of new jails.
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