Free admission now runs through the fair’s final day, Aug. 23.
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Posted inNeighborhoods
Mass Ave district to hold first workshop to plan for future growth
Residents, business owners and workers are invited to share ideas for the district.
Posted inArts & Culture
Gene Simmons is set to electrify the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 20
The Kiss co-founder is proving retirement is just not in his DNA.
Posted inGovernment
Mom sues, alleges ‘dangerous intersection’ contributed to fiancé’s death
Two women have filed lawsuits alleging the southside Indianapolis intersection at Raymond and Shelby is “hazardous and dangerous.”
Posted inNeighborhoods
Martindale-Brightwood festival to return, with $5.5M funding announcement
Move Martindale-Brightwood represents a coalition of four neighborhood-based institutions, 20 organizations, and stakeholders collaborating to secure funding, build programming, and advance the Quality of Life Plan for the community.
Posted inArts & Culture
Indiana State Fair announces new attractions, exhibits for 2026
The fair runs Aug. 7-23, closed Mondays, and celebrates Indiana’s baseball tradition.
Posted inHealth
Grant funds mental health training for Indiana librarians
Indiana librarians will receive mental health training through a $50,000 grant, making libraries a go-to resource for mental health support.
Posted inSports
‘Welcome to Indiana!’: Braun cheers Bears’ decision to move ahead with stadium project
The Chicago Bears Board of Directors met and voted to advance stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Community Love Fest 2026 to kick off in Indianapolis to support at-risk youths
The Community Love Fest 2026 will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
Posted inCitywide
INDOT announces opening of new I-465 lanes, numerous traffic restrictions in place
Five miles of new travel lanes on eastbound I-465 from the White River to Fall Creek in northeast Indianapolis will open this weekend.
