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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
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Rose Mary Clarke
Senior Lifestyle -
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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Hoosiers Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom
INDIANAPOLIS — Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest presented by UA Local 440 returns featuring a street festival and 20-minute fireworks show on Saturday, July 4. The street festival, presented by Indiana Donor Network and Donate Life Indiana, begins at 6 pm with food trucks, ice cream stands, beverages, and a Kids Zone on St Clair Street and American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St. St. Clair St. to North St. between Meridian and Pennsylvania Sts. Downtown Indy, Inc.’s festival stage on North Street will feature live musical performances in addition to … Read More
9th Annual Indy Shorts Film Festival July 21-26
INDIANAPOLIS — Tickets are now available for Indy Shorts, which runs from July 21 through 26, with indoor, outdoor and virtual screening options. The festival theme, “Shorts & Sweets,” encourages attendees to unwrap the 260+ fun-sized films over the six-day festival. This year’s lineup features 266 short films, including 36 World Premieres and 32 U.S. Premieres, starring many notable names, such as Andy Serkis, Cameron Monaghan, Djimon Hounsou and Janeane Garofalo. Indy Shorts is also honoring the recent Oscar winner, Sam Davis, with the Pioneering Spirit Award. His short, “The … Read More
Black Photography Exhibition at Central Library through August 1
INDIANAPOLIS — Central Library will host the 6th Annual Black Photography Exhibition, presented by We Are Indy Arts, an organization that provides support, equity, networking opportunities, and resources for African American artists in Indianapolis. The exhibition will be on display from July 1 through August 1. A public reception will be held on July 7 in the Simon Reading Room from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., offering visitors an opportunity to view the artwork and connect with participating artists. Libraries are community spaces, which makes them ideal to showcase beautiful photography … Read More
Construction to begin on E. Washington Eastbound
INDIANAPOLIS — East Washington Street will be closed to eastbound traffic between Emerson and Ritter avenues for storm sewer construction soon according to IndyGo. Westbound access will be maintained in a single lane during construction. Construction is expected to last approximately 160 days, weather permitting — around the first week in December. IndyGo suggests motorists use South Emerson to English Ave. to Arlington Ave. as a detour. Please avoid using the small, residential streets in South Irvington as shortcuts, as those streets are not meant for heavy traffic — especially … Read More
Irvington Pride 2026
IRVINGTON — Irvington Pride 2026 is the 5th annual celebration in the historic neighborhood. It will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the day’s activities! The Dr. Sally Ride Solidarity Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Audubon and Bonna for a short walk to Ritter Ave. to show support. More than 20 businesses and organizations will participate, including the Irvington Presbyterian Church (55 Johnson) with family activities with the Black Hat Society, a water station, medical … Read More
MCPH Northeast District Relocated
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department has moved to its new location of its Northeast District Health Office at 2505 N. Arlington Ave. Features of the new location, which opened on May 6, include renovated and updated clinic space for public health nurses and social work, expanded education space such as a test kitchen for the Nutrition Services program, and improved parking. The health department’s ACTION Health Center and Global Health/Tuberculosis (TB) Control program will also provide clinical services. MCPH clinics offer a variety of public health services, … Read More
Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival June 27-28
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 100 American Indian, Alaska Native and First Nations artists are featured in the 34th annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival, June 27-28. One of the top arts and culture events in downtown Indianapolis each summer, the festival this year includes a mix of entertainers new to Indianapolis as well as returning favorites. Native artists from across the U.S. and Canada who specialize in multiple mediums — jewelry, pottery, basketry, beadwork, carvings and innovative art — will sell their works from booths inside and outside the … Read More
Preparing Your Kids for a Healthy School Year
Indianapolis has numerous activities to enjoy throughout July and August, many of which are free: art fairs, picnics, barbecues, outdoor concerts, bike rides, canal walks and so much more. Being outside — especially if you are getting exercise — is … Read More
Applause!: July 3-9
• A big thanks goes out to the Irvington Garden Club’s successful Garden Tour! There were some exceptional gardens on the tour this year, and everything ran smoothly despite the heat. Well done! • The 4th of July is a … Read More
DC BLOX Announces Community Protection Pledge
INDIANAPOLIS — DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data center and fiber network solutions across the United States, recently announced its formal Community Protection Pledge for its upcoming Indianapolis development. The pledge (below) outlines a rigorous series of sustainability, … Read More
Friendly Visitor Program Pilot Program Begins
INDIANAPOLIS — Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana (MOWCI) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced a pilot program to address social isolation, one of the most pressing challenges facing older adults. Through the Friendly Visitor program, MOWCI … Read More
Urban Pioneer Receives Indiana Landmarks Prize for Leadership
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis community activist and urban pioneer Marjorie Kienle has been selected to receive Indiana Landmarks’ 2026 Williamson Prize for outstanding leadership in historic preservation, recognizing her more than 50 years championing the city’s historic architecture. Few people understand … Read More
6-Week Men’s Bereavement Group Meeting July & August
INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis will be hosting a 6-week Men’s Bereavement Group in August and September at the Franciscan Hospice House. The group will meet on six consecutive Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. from July 7 … Read More
Exercise Caution in the Heat
INDIANAPOLIS — Heat waves can be deadly. Anyone who must work or spend time outside during is advised to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Older adults and the very young are at a higher … Read More
The Real Story of “The Natural”
But did you ever stop to think, is Robert Redford’s character in The Natural based on a real life player? Well, the answer is yes — and no. It would be more accurate to say that the film is based … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 3-9
From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, July 5, 1926: Although the Fourth of July was observed yesterday with varied festivities, the usual patriotic observances were reserved for today. Business stood still and public buildings were closed while fireworks boomed throughout the … Read More
Big Game Hunter
I was startled into an impromptu Capoeira dance, whirling and slapping at my face and arms, as if trying to put out little brush fires. A moth had attacked me. It did not live to tell its friends of my … Read More
Damien Center Observes National HIV Testing Day June 26
INDIANAPOLIS — Damien Center, Indiana’s oldest and largest organization leading the effort to prevent the spread of HIV, will join community partners across Indianapolis to recognize National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 26, through a coordinated, multi-site testing and … Read More
“The Colored Museum” at District Theatre
INDIANAPOLIS – The District Theatre, 627 Mass Ave., will present The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe, and directed by Deborah Asante, from July 2 to July 11. Shows will be on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and … Read More
Organizations Receive Grants from Lilly Scholars Network
INDIANAPOLIS — The Lilly Scholars Network (LSN) has awarded organizations around the state a total of $51,350 in grant funding through the LSN Lead Forward Community Grants (LFCG) program. These grants will support a wide range of community-driven projects led … Read More
Applause!: June 26-July 2
• Here we go again! Citizens Energy will be on E. 10th St. to perform sewer work, lasting approximately four weeks from June 22. For the duration of the project, 10th Street will be closed between Eastern and N. Hamilton … Read More
The most famous Hoosier you’ve never heard of
Today he is virtually unknown to all but a few dogged devotees, students of 20th century history, readers of obscure books, and researchers into the paranormal and bizarre. William Dudley Pelley, a truly fascinating fellow, was one of our countries’ … Read More
Songs Flung Out
Early in the evening of June 15th, 2026, I was walking West on 9th St. between N. Hawthorne and Emerson Ave.; I saw a woman on the ground at the side of her yard, doing something gardening-wise. As I got … Read More
100 Years Ago: June 26-July 2
From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, June 28, 1926: The Lincoln Square Co will erect a theater to be known as the Indiana, at 128 to 142 W. Washington St immediately west of the Claypool Hotel, at an approximate cost of … Read More