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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
100 Years Ago -
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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“Shorts & Sweets” Indy Shorts Film Festival July 21-26
INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film has announced the lineup for the 9th Annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival (Indy Shorts) presented by TQL Wealth Management, running July 21-26. Indy Shorts will showcase 266 short films with screenings at the Indy Art Center, Living Room Theaters and Newfields. Many of the short films will also be available to stream. The festival will feature short films from 46 countries and include 36 World Premieres, 32 U.S. Premieres and 117 Midwest Premieres. There are also three Indiana Spotlight programs featuring 21 short films … Read More
DC BLOX Revamps Plans for Data Center, Council Proposes Moratorium
INDIANAPOLIS — DC BLOX, based in Atlanta, recently announced design improvements that will remove one building from the project, and the elimination of 25 backup generators in order to increase green space and shrink their footprint. DC BLOX now proposes a one-story approximately 70,000 square foot data center, and a two-story approximately 250,000 square foot data center. They will also reduce the number of parking spaces. The site is zoned I3, or Medium Industrial. DC BLOX’s data centers are typically classified and approved in Light Industrial zoned locations. Earlier, the … Read More
Library Branch Hosting Resource and Job Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — The East 38th Street Branch, 5420 E. 38th St, is hosting a Resource and Job Fair on Friday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will take place both inside and outside of the Branch, and will include a live DJ outside of the building. Employers in attendance will include the YMCA, Indiana Department of Public Works, Independent Adult Day Centers, and the United States Marine Corps. Community resources in attendance include IndyGo, Indy Hunger Network, the Center for Leadership Development, and The Indianapolis Public … Read More
Benton House Book Sale July 17-19
IRVINGTON — It’s almost time for the annual Benton House Book Sale! Artists take note that they have received a large donation of art books which they’re offering for $2 each. Community members have been very generous in their donations this year and they’ll have plenty of books. The Benton House sale will be bursting with history, biography, young adult/teen and children’s books. There are also lots of classic, fiction, Irvington and Indiana (about and by Hoosiers) available for sale. New Releases (published within the last three years) are sold … Read More
Special Zoning District for Data Centers Put Forward
INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Commission advanced a special zoning district for data centers during a public meeting on Wednesday, July 1. Citizens opposing the data centers crowded into the City-County Building Public Assembly Room, waiting to speak during the public comment period. Many asked the commission to issue a moratorium on the facilities, but the commissioners instead voted 5-3 in favor of the zoning proposal. The special zoning district could put up guardrails for the centers, requiring them to submit plans for noise mitigation and water and electricity use. … Read More
New Greenway on Far East Side Opens
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, June 29, Mayor Joe Hogsett, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Rena Allen, and the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) celebrated the opening of the Grassy Creek Greenway. The project is the first of two phases that will help connect the Far Eastside community to Grassy Creek Regional Park, as well as the Grassy Creek Environmental Center, which opened in 2025. Together, the two phases will add approximately 4.5 miles to the city’s trails and greenway network. Indy Parks acquired 75 acres of additional land that was … Read More
District Theatre Presents “They Call Me Genêt”
INDIANAPOLIS — Born and educated in Indianapolis, Janet Flanner began her journalism career at the Indianapolis Star before moving to Paris in the 1920s. Writing under the pen name Genêt for The New Yorker, she became one of the twentieth century’s most respected journalists, chronicling Europe between the wars, the Nazi occupation of France, and the rebirth of Paris after World War II. Her essays remain in print today, and her extraordinary life continues to inspire new readers through books such as The Typewriter and the Guillotine. Her father, Frank … Read More
Broad Ripple Sidewalk Sale
INDIANAPOLIS — There will be a Sidewalk Sale in Broad Ripple Village on Sunday, July 26 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Explore the Village and discover special deals, unique finds, and exclusive promotions from 19 locally owned businesses participating throughout the … Read More
Taste of the Fair Introduces New Food Choices, Competition
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair is proud to unveil the 2026 Taste of the Fair presented by Pepsi, featuring almost 50 new and unforgettable food creations from talented concessionaires across the Fairgrounds. Inspired by this year’s baseball theme and … Read More
Applause!: July 17-23
• In early September, work is scheduled to begin on the $19.2 million Near Eastside Streetscape project, which will improve intersection safety on 10th Street from Tecumseh Street to Rural Street and along Rural Street from 10th Street to St. … Read More
Fringe On Wheels Performs on East Side
INDIANAPOLIS — Fringe on Wheels has had performances that include hand pan by Eric Zhong, glow poi by INcendiary, stilt walkers and jugglers by Odd-o-tees, folk music by Laughing Jack, and Juan Francisco’s Spanish-language puppet show. Thanks to this wonderful … Read More
Big Project to Improve Reverend Mozel Sanders Park Announced
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks and The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis have announced a $10-million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to transform the 25-acre Reverend Mozel Sanders Park with inspiration from the Haughville Riverfront Vision Plan. Selected as one of … Read More
Cyclospora Outbreak Now in 31 States
INDIANA — Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can affect the intestinal tract and cause diarrhea in those who get infected. People get infected when they eat or drink food or water contaminated with the parasite. The Marion County Health … Read More
Mental Health of America to Train Librarians to Help Patrons
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers suffering mental health crises are visiting public libraries for help — transforming the role of librarians who act simultaneously as researchers, archivists and quasi-social workers. Mental Health America of Indiana is stepping in to train librarians in … Read More
Mass Ave. Summerfest on July 18
INDIANAPOLIS — The Mass Ave Summerfest is the fourth annual celebration of the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District, bringing together local businesses, artists, performers, families, and visitors for a vibrant, high-impact day of community connection. This year, it will take … Read More
Billy the Kid’s Indiana Connection, Part 1
William H. Bonney, alias “Billy the Kid,” is the most misunderstood historical figure of the Old West. Unlike most Wild West outlaws, he was not a cold-blooded killer, he was not a train robber and he didn’t rob banks. He … Read More
Making Community
From the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, Sixth Edition: “Community- 7; social intercourse; communion; fellowship, sense of common identity.’ I am a tenor voice in Harmony Collected, a choral group organized by the Irvington Arts Collective. Dr. Webb Parker, the founding … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 17-23
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, July 20, 1926: Thirty-six Indianapolis Girl Scouts from various troops participated yesterday in the opening of Camp Dellwood, the new Girl Scout camp. Located eight miles northwest of the city on Big Eagle Creek, the … Read More
New HIP Work Requirements Introduced
INDIANA — Effective January 1, 2027, HIP members ages 18-64 who are not exempt must complete 80 hours per month in qualifying activities. These include employment, job training, parttime education, or community service. Members may combine activities to meet the … Read More
Library Introduces New Bookmobiles
INDIANAPOLIS — Transportation barriers, mobility concerns, long distances, and limited time prevent some Indianapolis residents from accessing library services. The Indianapolis Public Library recently deployed two new bookmobiles, named Frog and Toad, for the Indianapolis community. These vehicles help eliminate … Read More
Midwest Seeing Surge in Tick Bites
INDIANA — According to the CDC, an estimated 31 million people are bitten by ticks each year, with most encounters taking place between April and October. But in 2026, emergency room visits began rising as early as March. Weekly ER … Read More
New Train Ride at Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair is rolling out a new attraction that will move guests across the grounds in a whole new way. In partnership with North American Midway Entertainment, The Indiana State Fair will debut a new train … Read More
Applause!: July 10-16
• Folklore Mexicano Festival 2026 will take place Saturday, July 11, 12 – 4 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair. Enjoy performances, live music, activities, Mexican food truck, mercado (shops), and informational booths. • The Irvington Farmers Market … Read More
From Hell Gate to the Golden Gate in a Maxwell 30
It’s summertime in Indiana; the kids are out of school, the days are getting longer, the weather is heating up and Hoosier thoughts turn to . . . ROAD TRIP! Let me introduce you to the woman for whom the … Read More
Good Vibes
My friend told me that she had responded to a notification about a house concert that was going to feature one of the musicians that we follow. Paula Nicewanger, co-owner of this publication, said that she included me in the … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 10-16
From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, July 14, 1926: The ten-day old streetcar men strike turned violent last night when four streetcars were derailed and damaged by explosives placed on the tracks. Sixty passengers were shaken up, several injured, by the … Read More