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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
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Rose Mary Clarke
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Al Hunter
Bumps in the Night -
Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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St. Patrick’s Day(s) in Indy
The Irish in Indianapolis have contributed to the city in many ways — from building our structures, building businesses, contributing to the arts, and the politics of the city. The most Irish of holidays is St. Patrick’s Day. The day marks the death of Ireland’s patron saint, who was said to introduce Christianity to the island, and cast out the snakes. Here in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the contributions of those with Irish heritage, as well as the Irish culture. But for many, it’s about the beer … Read More
Streets to Home Initiative has Helped 114 Unhoused People Since July 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP Indy) and the City of Indianapolis announced recently that Streets to Home Indy has connected 114 neighbors who were living on the streets to housing since the initiative’s start in July 2025. Streets to Home Indy is a community-wide model for ending unsheltered homelessness in Indianapolis, focused on rapidly placing individuals into housing with case management and supportive services. The Streets to Home Indy initiative centers on targeted, intensive, and highly coordinated street outreach, housing navigation, unit acquisition, centralized rental … Read More
Part of Thompson Road Closed for Culvert Rehabilitation Project
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) recently began construction work on a $800,000 culvert rehabilitation project on East Thompson Road. Contractors for Indy DPW have temporarily closed a portion of East Thompson Rd. There will be a hard closure between Five Points Rd. and South Franklin Rd. Construction and the full road closure on Thompson Road is anticipated to be active for 45 days. Only local access will be permitted. Detours: • Westbound traffic: South on S. Franklin Rd., west on Edgewood Ave., then north on … Read More
2025 Community Health Assessment Released
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department has released the results of its 2025 Community Health Assessment, identifying the most pressing health needs of residents of all ages. The assessment process provided a high level of engagement with residents and community partners to learn more about what is happening in the community and will result in developing a plan for next steps to achieve better health for all residents in Marion County. More than 4,500 residents completed a detailed community survey, while community members and leaders were interviewed to … Read More
Doris Cowherd Park Gets Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, City-County officials and Indy Parks are highlighted the start of construction at Doris Cowherd Park on the city’s northeast side. The $800,000 project is jointly funded by the Department of Metropolitan Development and Indy Parks as part … Read More
Not-for-Profit, Built for People: A Smarter Way to Borrow and Bank
Credit unions are often described as different by design — but the most meaningful difference shows up when real financial decisions are being made. Beyond modern tools and digital convenience, credit unions are built to serve people, not just processes. … Read More
FemmeFest at IF Theatre March 26-29
INDIANAPOLIS — In a new partnership with Betty Rage Productions, theatre-makers will see a version of their “dream projects” come to fruition in FemmeFest, a festival of theatrical works this March. The event is an evolution of IF Theatre’s DivaFest … Read More
Franciscan Health Indianapolis hosts monthly Lung Support Group
INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis will be hosting a monthly Lung Support Group at the Indianapolis hospital campus. The group will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Franciscan Health Indianapolis in the … Read More
First Friday March
Photos by Paula Nicewanger/Weekly View Artist Justin Vining had his one-man show last First Friday, March 6 in his studio on East 10th St. His work included this oil entitled “Looking Down Penn”. The gallery was full of his latest … Read More
Safe Zone Enforcement Resumes on I-70
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the activation of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, in Hancock County. Starting on March 23, Safe Zones enforcement will resume in the I-70 construction zone between mile … Read More
Applause!: March 13-29
• The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will present the Sphinx Chamber Music Series, Sacred Brass, Swinging Streets at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1530 Union St. on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. This vibrant brass program spans centuries of musical expression. … Read More
Call Me Anytime
On several of the police shows that I watch, an officer will give a business card to someone, and say to that person, “Call me if you need me.” I wondered about that commitment when I first saw that exchange, … Read More
100 Years Ago: March 13-19
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 16, 1926: By a vote of 5 to 1, the Indianapolis City Council passed an ordinance last night prohibiting establishment of homes by Negroes or white persons in districts inhabited principally by persons of … Read More
The Great One
Jackie Gleason, alongside Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, and Hoosier Red Skelton, dominated, and to some degree invented, early television. An accomplished actor, writer, composer, orchestra leader and comedian, Gleason was truly the last of the big spenders. Always meticulously dressed … Read More