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Michael Nolan, who has white hair and a blue checked shirt, types on a laptop computer while sitting in a row of chairs in front of a screen that says, Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting.

Fort Ben library branch named a Certified Autism Center

by Ariana Beedie and Indy Documenters September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

The Indianapolis Public Library branch is the first in the state to hold this international designation.

Two stylish Black women pose for a photo showing off their festival street style. One is wearing a cropped tank top bedazzled with the words "Von Dutch," with relaxed-fit brown carbo pants. She has square glasses with thick black frames and a silver chain with a cross pendant. The other woman is wearing an orange tee with purple stripes and a tan miniskirt. She's wearing a black cross-body purse over one shoulder and her earrings are large, square-ish and gold.

Chreece music, fashion and community brought hip-hop lovers to Fountain Square

by Sharlene Birdsong and Indy Documenters August 30, 2024August 26, 2025

The seventh year of Chreece hip-hop festival brought music, fashion, and community to the Fountain Square neighborhood.

Community storytellers keep neighbors in focus

by Ariana Beedie and Indy Documenters August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Local historians shared tips and experiences with interested neighbors at the August Oral History Symposium.

Hogsett makes his pitch for Indianapolis’ 2025 budget

by Sharlene Birdsong and Indy Documenters August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

The 2025 budget proposed to the Indianapolis City-County Council Aug. 12 includes investments in public safety, anti-violence, infrastructure and traffic safety.

A row of houses on Keystone Avenue in Indianapolis photographed May 2, 2024.

Homebuyers Choice program open to prospective homeowners

by Ariana Beedie and Indy Documenters August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

The free program will allow residents to participate in a community land trust.

Indy residents give input on FEMA emergency plan

by Sharlene Birdsong and Indy Documenters August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is a strategy developed for each county to prepare for natural disasters.

$342.2 million proposed for IndyGo’s 2025 budget

by Ariana Beedie and Indy Documenters July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Neighbors can share their thoughts at a public hearing on Aug. 8.

back view of woman standing on sidewalk

Vision Zero Plan to end traffic fatalities by 2035 moves forward

by Sharlene Birdsong and Indy Documenters July 25, 2024October 14, 2024

The proposal, which includes infrastructure improvements and policy changes, advances to the City-County Council.

Celebrating the life of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela

by Ariana Beedie and Indy Documenters July 22, 2024July 26, 2024

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis exhibit runs through January 2025.

red and white sign board on the lawn grass

Airbnb, other short-term-rental landlords would have to register for permits under new proposal

by Sharlene Birdsong, Ariana Beedie and Indy Documenters July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

A community leader says neighborhood safety concerns arise because of ‘negligent’ owners.

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