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Damien Center will expand housing for families and people in need of supportive services
The nonprofit announced it will receive funding for supportive housing as part of a larger federal funding package for Indianapolis projects.
Posted inArts & Culture
Social justice focal point of HBCU All-Star Game weekend
The HBCU All-Star Game weekend brings the top men’s basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to showcase their talent. Leading up to the game the schedule included a Black business marketplace, an HBCU college fair, and athletes volunteered in the community.
Posted inEducation
Indiana eliminates or merges about 580 degree programs across public universities
Around 584 degree programs will now be merged, consolidated, suspended or eliminated as part of a state effort to root out academic programs with low enrollment.
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Eli Lilly announces $7-billion merger, with eye on wakefulness drugs
Eli Lilly announces $7-billion merger, with eye on wakefulness drugs. The deal with London and Boston-based biotech company Centessa could have implications for treating Alzheimer’s.
Posted inHealth
Overdose deaths among Black residents in Indianapolis decreased with IU project
The MACRO-B project focused on four zip codes in downtown and Northeast Indianapolis.
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How Indy theater roots helped Chase Infiniti land breakout role in ‘One Battle After Another’
But before the star-studded movie swept awards shows, including six Academy Awards, Chase Infiniti was crafting her performances on stages throughout Indianapolis.
Posted inBusiness
Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs
Indiana is dedicating $1 billion to further growth of agriculture and life science businesses and jobs to the central Indiana area over the next 10 years.
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Family of Herman Whitfield III reaches settlement with Indianapolis, IMPD in wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Herman Whitfield III has reached a settlement with the city of Indianapolis and six IMPD officers concerning their son’s death while in police custody four years ago.
Posted inGovernment
City officials unveil plan to keep young people safe over spring break, including ‘Connection Center’
City leaders say their plan to keep Indianapolis safe for young people focuses on curfew enforcement and providing community resources.