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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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• 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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• 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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• Stroke Support Group Discussion Aug. 11

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Stroke Support Group at Franciscan Health Indianapolis will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Conference Room to discuss how to retrain the brain after a stroke.The presentation, led by Dr. Sachin Mehta, will spotlight neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s lifelong ability to reorganize its structure, functions, and neural connections in response to learning, experience, or injury.In addition, a group activity will take place, whi
  
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• Roundhouses

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  In recent months the people of the Martindale-Brightwood community have spoken out loud and clear about their desire not to have a data center located in their neighborhood. Despite their protestations about the data center affecting air quality and being noisy, Indianapolis civic leaders approved the development. Sadly, Martindale-Brightwood has had to cope with these concerns in the past. For over eighty years, the yards of the Big Four (Cleveland Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis Railway),
  
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• Roundabout Construction in Lawrence Update

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  LAWRENCE — Following several project delays related to utility work, the City of Lawrence has received confirmation that the remaining utility work at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road is expected to be completed and turned over to the contractor, Howard Companies, on Monday, Aug. 17.Beginning August 17, the intersection will be fully closed so construction of the new roundabout can begin. The full closure is currently expected to last approximately 60 to 90 days, depending on weather and con
  
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• MCPHD Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part diabetes education series offered monthly by the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes are designed for adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications.In-person and online classes are available. Classes in August will be held at the Martindale-Brightwood Branch Library, 2434 N. Sherman
  
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• Contemporary Native Art Celebrated in Then and Now, Opening Aug. 1

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — A new long-term retrospective exhibition, Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, opens Saturday, Aug. 1. Extending the opportunity to view ECAF works, Then and Now features art by Fellowship artists from past biennial rounds. Appreciate stunning, dynamic paintings, sculptures and innovative art from the Eiteljorg’s vault, some of which have not been on public view before. The exhibition continues daily through Fall 2028.The Eiteljorg Museum i
  
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• Applause!: July 31-Aug. 6

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • The Fall Creek Greenway extension has a schedule for construction. The project would connect the Geist area to Fort Harrison (and the rest of the Indy trail network). Estimates for completion are to finalize plans in October 2026, with bidding open for construction in November. Construction can begin in the 1st quarter of 2027, and completion is expected by the 3rd quarter of 2028 if there is a bid. When completed, it will be the longest greenway in Indianapolis/Marion County.• Commu
  
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• Ice Cream Social at the Bona Sunday, August 2

  23-07-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society has held an annual Ice Cream Social on the first Sunday in August every year since its founding in 1964. This year’s event is Sunday, Aug. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave. (corner of University and Downey Avenues). Since moving to the Bona Thompson Memorial Center over 20 years ago, the society has expanded the Ice Cream Social to include live music, with this year’s featured band Audio D
  
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• Ice Cream Social at the Bona Sunday, August 2

  23-07-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society has held an annual Ice Cream Social on the first Sunday in August every year since its founding in 1964. This year’s event is Sunday, Aug. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave. (corner of University and Downey Avenues). Since moving to the Bona Thompson Memorial Center over 20 years ago, the society has expanded the Ice Cream Social to include live music, with this year’s featured band Audio D
  
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• God’s Embrace Coffee Shop Open for Business

  23-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — God’s Embrace Coffee Shop; is a not for profit (leashed pet friendly!) café on the east side of Indianapolis that also provides job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The coffee shop is located in the Fatima Event Center at 1040 N Post Rd, just inside the Event Center entrance directly facing Post Road. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They offer coffee, pastries, scones, breakfast sandwiches and lunch i
  
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• God’s Embrace Coffee Shop Open for Business

  23-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — God’s Embrace Coffee Shop; is a not for profit (leashed pet friendly!) café on the east side of Indianapolis that also provides job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The coffee shop is located in the Fatima Event Center at 1040 N Post Rd, just inside the Event Center entrance directly facing Post Road. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They offer coffee, pastries, scones, breakfast sandwiches and lunch i
  
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• DC Blox Data Center Gets MDC Approval

  23-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Commission  voted 6-1 at its meeting on July 15 to give DC Blox final approval on a data center to be built on the east side. Residents have 30 days to challenge the decision in court.Atlanta-based developer DC Blox proposed the $2 billion campus near South Kitley Avenue and the Pennsy Trail earlier this year. The project would be constructed on contaminated land located on the Thunderbird Commerce Center property, an industrial park that wa
  
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• DC Blox Data Center Gets MDC Approval

  23-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Commission  voted 6-1 at its meeting on July 15 to give DC Blox final approval on a data center to be built on the east side. Residents have 30 days to challenge the decision in court.Atlanta-based developer DC Blox proposed the $2 billion campus near South Kitley Avenue and the Pennsy Trail earlier this year. The project would be constructed on contaminated land located on the Thunderbird Commerce Center property, an industrial park that wa
  
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• Annual Back to School Bash at Westminster Neighborhood Services

  23-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — As Indianapolis students get ready to head back to school, Westminster Neighborhood Services is ensuring they have the resources they need.On July 25, Westminster will open its doors at 2325 E. New York St. for the annual Back to School Bash — a free community celebration that provides hundreds of Near Eastside families with school supplies, backpacks, and a warm send-off into the new school year. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and requires no registration, no I
  
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• Annual Back to School Bash at Westminster Neighborhood Services

  23-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — As Indianapolis students get ready to head back to school, Westminster Neighborhood Services is ensuring they have the resources they need.On July 25, Westminster will open its doors at 2325 E. New York St. for the annual Back to School Bash — a free community celebration that provides hundreds of Near Eastside families with school supplies, backpacks, and a warm send-off into the new school year. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and requires no registration, no I
  
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• Vehicle Tax Increase Vetoed

  23-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett recently vetoed a proposal to increase vehicle and wheel taxes to help pay for road improvements in Marion County.Proposal 192 was approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council on July 6. The proposal says that Marion County residents with passenger vehicles pay a flat $100 annual fee at registration, rather than the average fee of $20 that is currently in place.Under the proposal, vehicles subjected to county wheel taxes would pay a flat fe
  
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• Vehicle Tax Increase Vetoed

  23-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett recently vetoed a proposal to increase vehicle and wheel taxes to help pay for road improvements in Marion County.Proposal 192 was approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council on July 6. The proposal says that Marion County residents with passenger vehicles pay a flat $100 annual fee at registration, rather than the average fee of $20 that is currently in place.Under the proposal, vehicles subjected to county wheel taxes would pay a flat fe
  
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• State Will Not Participate in SUN Bucks Program Next Year

  23-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will not participate in the federal SUN Bucks Program in 2027, according to the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA).The program (also known as Summer EBT) gives low-income families $120 per student to pay for groceries in the summer. It’s meant to fill the gap when kids aren’t getting free meals at school. The state chose to opt out in 2025 and 2026. In 2024, the program helped keep more than 650,000 Indiana children fed.Last year, the FSSA s
  
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