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• Fresh Air Camps

  20-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  The burning heat of summer arrived early in 1890 Indianapolis. By the end of June, the heat wave had taken the lives of 37 people, including 22 children under the age of two years. To ease the suffocating heat impacting the health of children, especially those from poor neighborhoods, Rev. Oscar C. McCulloch, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, 623 N. Pennsylvania St., circulated a letter among medical professionals inviting them to meet on July 2, 1890, with the Charity Organizations Soci
  
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• Recovery Begins After Historic Flooding in Indiana

  20-08-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The heavy rains began on August 12, when a powerful storm system dumped several inches of rain in the eastern and central parts of the state. The rain didn’t let up until August 15 in many areas, with a total of 11-17 inches falling in Henry County. Rain fell into tributaries to the White River, then into the river itself at a record rate. A day or two later, closer to Indianapolis, Muncie and Anderson saw river levels rise to 24 feet, surpassing the levels of the hist
  
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• Library Sets New Summer Reading Record

  20-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indianapolis Public Library is celebrating a record-breaking 2026 Summer Reading Program, with more than 27 million minutes read by kids, teens and adults.This year 28,992 kids, teens and adults took part in the 107th Summer Reading Program, which ended on August 1. Readers devoted 27,606,252 minutes to reading while earning prizes generously donated by community sponsors, far surpassing the Library’s goal of 22 million minutes read.A total of 22,574 kids par
  
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• Art Squared Returns to Fountain Square in September

  20-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —  Art Squared, Fountain Square’s longest-standing arts festival, is always on the third Saturday of September. This year the event will be on September 19th, 11am to 5pm, with the annual Masterpiece in a Day competition beginning at its traditional 9 a.m. start time. Logistically, organizers are undeterred by ongoing road construction in the neighborhood.“Art Squared” is the all-encompassing name for one event made up of several main activities: The Art
  
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• 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced

  20-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest . This contest, in its 18th year, features photos which are a powerful testament of this hardworking community and the invaluable contributions of our Hoosier farmers.The winning photos were chosen from hundreds of entries in the following four categories: Agritourism, Conservation, Faces of Agriculture and On the Farm. Two winners were selected from each category,
  
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• Shakespeare, Thunder, and Girl Scout Cookies – IndyFringe Favorites

  20-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  The IndyFringe Festival has been in full force this week, celebrating its 21st year with 63 different shows, each with multiple performances at several theaters in the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. Many shows will continue into this weekend, through Sunday, August 23. With everything from musical comedies, dance performances, classical music, and Shakespeare to comic monologues, interactive improv, and experimental dramedies, the IndyFringe festival is an eclectic celebration of the performin
  
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• Mayor Proposes $1.89 Budget for 2027

  20-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Mayor Joe Hogsett proposed the budget for fiscal year 2027 that totals about $1.89 billion, about 11% more than the 2026 adopted budget. The Department of Public Works would get a $335.3 million bump, up nearly $78 million from the 2026 budget. Improvements for the coming year include a new roundabout at 46th Street and Mitthoeffer Road, improvements to the Pleasant Run Greenway from the White River to Ellenberger Park, and converting one-way streets to two-way str
  
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• FACE to Hold Last Low-Cost Animal Clinic for 2026

  20-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday, August 22, FACE will hold its final pop-up clinic for the season. They will be providing vaccinations to your dog and/or cat for only $5 per animal.The clinic will hold this clinic at Wes Montgomery Park (3501 N. Hawthorne Ln.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dogs will receive the rabies and DAPP vaccine and cats will receive the rabies and FVRCP vaccine.• Dogs must be on a short, fixed leash and cats must be in a secure, hard-case carrier.•Pets must be at least 6
  
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• Feast of Lanterns August 22 — Eastside Gets a Glow-Up

  13-08-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 2026 Feast of Lanterns takes place on Saturday, August 22, from 4- 11 p.m. at Spades Park (1800 Nowland Avenue). Admission is free for this family-friendly event, which features glowing paper lanterns, live music, local makers, and food trucks.  The Near Eastside tradition transforms the park into a magical evening oasis, with many community booths, vendors, a beer and wine garden, kid’s zone, food trucks, and over 60 local artisans.There will be performances
  
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• New Playground Opens at Garfield Park

  13-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Parks and city leaders recently celebrated the opening of Garfield’s Park new signature playground. The oldest park in the city, Garfield Park received $5.5 million from the Lilly Endowment Grant to Indy Parks to restore the Sunken Garden Fountains and build a new playground. The Friends of Garfield Park oversaw the restoration of the Sunken Gardens which were reopened earlier this summer.As of August 5, 2026, Indy Parks and foundation partners have completed proj
  
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• Mechanical Skills Opens New Training Center in Beech Grove

  13-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  BEECH GROVE — Mechanical Skills, Inc. and the City of Beech Grove celebrated the grand opening of a new plumbing apprenticeship training center on Monday, Aug. 10, marking the completion of a project that has transformed a longtime vacant parcel into a hub for the skilled trades in the heart of the city.Located at 1831 Albany Street, the site was once home to a Marsh and Safeway grocery store before sitting vacant for years. The new 20,000-square-foot facility now serves as a center for ed
  
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• Indianapolis Children’s Choir Expands Locations

  13-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Children’s Choir is expanding choir locations across central Indiana to include choir sites on Indy’s south and east sides. All locations are enrolling singers now. See all choirs at icchoir.org/joinIndianapolis Children’s Choir Irvington will provide a Preparatory Choir and Beginning Level Choir that will rehearse at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave. Indianapolis Children’s Choir University of Indianapolis will have rehe
  
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• Washington Square Mall Pre-Development Meeting Held

  13-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — East side residents participated in City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart (R) town hall on Monday, Aug. 3. Based on a pre-development site study in February, led by Schmidt Associates,  and privately funded by real estate group, Lauth Group, the study included a community survey, outreach meetings and interviews with current mall tenants. It was then developed into a concept plan for potential future development.The study found residents want to see the property turne
  
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• Tax Incentives for Metrobloks Data Center Under Discussion

  13-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Commission was set to hear and vote on a proposed $56 million incentive package for the Metroblocks high-density data center in Martindale-Brightwood at the commission’s Aug. 5 meeting. However, a city official with the Department of Metropolitan Development, asked the commission for a two-week delay so the city can finalize what commitments Metrobloks is willing to make to the community. Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office released a statemen
  
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• Indiana Literacy Rates Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year

  13-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Following a historic jump last year, scores once again increased in 2026 — climbing 7.5 percentage points since 2021. With nearly 89% of students now reading by the end of third grade, Indiana’s literacy rates have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.Statewide, results show that 88.7% of Indiana’s third grade students
  
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• Federal Grant will Assist Ex-Offenders Through Training Programs

  13-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Dept. of Labor recently gave a $5.1 million federal grant for Indianapolis nonprofits funds job training, second chance for former inmates. The recipiens were Keys2Work and RecycleForce, long-standing programs to connect former inmates with jobs once they are released. The grant will help serve at least 680 people between 18 and 24 years old.RecycleForce, located at 816 N. Sherman Dr., pays former inmates through transitional employment and job training. Once they comple
  
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• Bio-Pic “Jimmy” to Open 35th Heartland Film Festival

  13-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS  Heartland Film is honored to announce that the Opening Night film for the 35th Heartland Film Festival will be the Festival World Premiere of Jimmy the untold true story of Jimmy Stewart starring KJ Apa.The Heartland Film Festival, presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square, is scheduled to run from October 8-18, with screenings at venues around Indianapolis, Indiana. The Festival World Premiere of Jimmy will take place on Thursday, October 8, at the Scottish Rite Cath
  
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• IndyFringe Festival Turns 21

  06-08-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 21st annual IndyFringe Festival, presented by Everwise Credit Union, returns to Indianapolis August 13–23. Featuring 63 shows by more than 500 artists from around the world and right here in Indianapolis, this year’s festival offers a bold mix of drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, music, poetry, storytelling, magic, drag and LGBTQ+ theatre. Artists receive 70% of all box office revenue.Since its founding in 2005, IndyFringe has brought more than 234,000 visitors
  
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• Point-in-Time Count Shows Little Change in Those Who are Unhoused

  06-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The annual count of people experiencing homelessness is conducted by CHIP (Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention) on the night of Jan. 28. The data collected is used by government agencies and organizations to decide where to direct resources.The annual point-in-time count for how many individuals are experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis stayed virtually flat from last year’s count. The Indianapolis count was at 1,821 residents who experienced hom
  
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• Mosquito Control Hosts Tire Recycle Event on Aug. 8

  06-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department’s Mosquito Control program encourages residents to get rid of unused tires for free during its Tire Recycle Day on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Marion County residents can bring up to six tires, off the rim, from passenger vehicles only. This event is for individuals and not for use by tire retailers or auto salvage yards. All tires collected will be properly recycled.Two locations in Indianapolis have been designated as
  
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• Irvington Halloween Poster Contest Winners Announced

  06-08-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Poster Contest winners have been announced. There were 45 entries this year, with some amazing local talent competing for top prizes.This year’s judging was especially difficult because of the quality of the work, and the love all the artists put into their creations. The posters were on display at the Irvington Library, and online.This is one of the most beloved of the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival’s traditio
  
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• Tim Mooney Brings a Six-Person “BREAKNECK MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” to the Indy Fringe

  06-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — After a dozen solo show presentations, Tim Mooney is bringing his very first multi-actor show “Breakneck Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to the Indy Fringe Festival this year.  Kansas City’s Beth Byrd-Lonski, and Maggie Killian, as well as Mooney and Sara “Schmoo” Cutlip, from Chicago will grace the stage. To add to this ensemble Chicago native, Chris Bruzzini, as well as Indy’s own Matt Anderson will perform.“This merge of dive
  
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• Indy Library Store Book Sale

  06-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Tax dollars fund the Library’s primary operations, including Library staffing, collection materials and facility and technology maintenance. However, the majority of the Library’s programs and services patrons know and love are possible because of support from The Library Foundation. The public can support the Library this month by shopping at the Indy Library Store book sale:Fri, 8/14 @ 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Friends’ NightSat, 8/15 @ 10 a.m. &ndash
  
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• INDOT Supports Bridge Strike Prevention Campaign

  06-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —  INDOT is joining state transportation agencies across the U.S. in a public awareness campaign aimed at helping drivers avoid striking low bridges with their vehicles or oversize loads.The “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign encourages drivers to ensure their vehicle or load is not too tall to safely fit under bridges that extend over state and local roadways. These overhead collisions, commonly known as bridge strikes, not only damage vehicl
  
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• City Agency Supports IF Theatre’s Sustainability Projects

  06-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and community development financial institution IFF recently announced that IF Theatre, the home of the IndyFringe Festival presented by Everwise Credit Union, was one of 12 recipients to join the second Thriving Nonprofits cohort, a local initiative designed to help Marion County nonprofits increase energy efficiency in their facilities, reduce operating costs, and cultivate the environmental resilience needed to ensure their long-t
  
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• BIG Red Box Project Helps Hundreds Every Day

  06-08-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS – The BIG Red Box Project was started in October of 2020 by an Irvington couple, Linda and John Kennett, looking for a way to help fight hunger in their community. It is sustained by donations from the community and maintained by its founders. Everyone is welcome to partake in this project.Food insecurity among Hoosiers is a stubborn issue, with over 25% of Marion County households missing meals weekly due to limited access and tight budgets that have been squeezed even more i
  
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• Indiana State Fair Offers Early Ticket Discounts

  30-07-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The theme of this year’s fair is “It’s a Hit” and this August, the Indiana State Fair is bringing even more reasons to celebrate summer. From advance savings and family ticket packages to fan favorite discount days and affordable food options, the Indiana State Fair continues to deliver one of the best entertainment values in the state.The Indiana State Fair is the sixth oldest State Fair in the country, started in 1851 in what is now Military Park, a
  
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• READI 2.0 Grants Include Local Projects

  30-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The state recently awarded 49 grants to region-led arts and culture projects across all of Indiana’s 15 regions, marking a first-of-its-kind statewide investment recognizing arts and culture as powerful drivers of community and economic growth.The 49 arts and culture projects are expected to generate $369.6 million in total investment by revitalizing historic Main Street theaters; developing new entertainment venues; supporting museum exhibits, galleries and learning s
  
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• New Murals at Local Jiffy Lubes

  30-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Jiffy Lube of Indiana has added two new murals to its Indianapolis locations, giving local artists Aaron Scamihorn, Kyle Ragsdale and Megan Jefferson a fresh canvas to share their work with the Far East Side and West Side communities.At the Jiffy Lube on 38th Street and Moller Road, Aaron Scamihorn’s creation “Bark Park” is a playful piece inspired by the connection people share with their pets. Three of the dogs featured represent his own golden retrievers
  
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• DPW Designates Bridge as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge

  30-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The new bridge over the White River being constructed as part of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works’ (Indy DPW) White River Innovation District Project, also referred to as the Henry Street Bridge, will be designated as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge.The name was selected by the Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the project to honor the city’s earliest settlers who were buried in Indianapolis’s first public cemetery. The Board of Public Works appro
  
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