A number of Indianapolis streets will remain closed through the weekend to allow restaurants to serve people outside.

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis announced plans Wednesday to continue its phased reopening with eight of its Marion County Centers.

Indianapolis City officials announced plans Wednesday to reopen more places in Marion County. Starting Friday May 29, Indianapolis will begin parts of the state's stage three plan.

New research from the Polis Center at IUPUI digs into why black residents in Marion County are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The reasons are based on systemic racism, historic inequities and social factors.

Indianapolis recently announced plans to house people experiencing homelessness who are high risk for COVID-19. It's part of a three-pronged effort that also provides resources to encampments and assists shelter expansion.

Marion County mailed applications for absentee primary election ballots to more registered voters this year.

On Wednesday, Indianapolis Department of Public Works will begin the process of closing the southern quadrants of Monument Circle and sections of Massachusetts Avenue, Georgia Street, Illinois Street and Broad Ripple Avenue.

Library branch buildings remain closed across Marion County, but residents will soon be able obtain books and other materials.

Indianapolis city officials announced plans to start slowly reopening businesses starting on Friday, May 15.

City leaders say Marion County's restrictions remain in place until at least May 15, including those on gatherings at places of worship, despite state orders easing restrictions.