Articles tagged as: Marion County
February 1, 2021
Council Approves COVID Funds, Conversion Therapy Ban And Appointments
The Indianapolis City-County Council held a full meeting Monday night.
Read MoreDecember 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 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 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.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2020
Marion County COVID Testing Sites To Move
The Marion County Public Health Department is moving one of its three COVID testing sites, the new location opens at the Marion County Fairgrounds this week.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2020
Rent Assistance Program Deadline Approaches
The money is allocated from federal CARES Act funds to help people who have lost income during the pandemic.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020
Marion County Meal Gap Doubles During Pandemic
A new study measures how hunger has increased in Marion County because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2020
Some Indiana School Districts Begin Return To E-Learning As Coronavirus Cases Increase
As positive coronavirus cases increase across Indiana, some school districts are shifting back to remote learning for students.
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