Dear Indy,
“What’s in a name?” Juliet asks in that famous Shakespeare play.
A lot, it turns out.
A social media influencer from California who trademarked her brand, Hot Girl Walk, has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis woman who started a free local walking club, first called Hot Girl Walk Indy and later changed to Hot Walk Indy.
After the suit was filed Monday, Casey Springer, 40, changed the name of the Indianapolis group again to We Walk Indy.
“We just want to make friends and walk, you know?” Springer said. “I wasn’t going into this to hire an attorney.”
Health reporter Mary Claire Molloy has the story here.
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In other news
- The Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday approved a plan to redevelop 501 Indiana Avenue into a $100-million, 12-story project along the Central Canal.
- Martin University and the Indiana Department of Correction will host a job fair for formerly incarcerated people from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25 at Martin’s campus, 2186 N. Sherman Drive.
Today’s weather from WTHR
Weather perfection today with sunshine, a comfortable Muggy Meter, and mild afternoon highs in the 70s. A repeat performance on Friday.
What’s going on around the city
- Sunday, July 21: Pro wrestling comes to Irvington’s Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St. Organized by Naptown All Pro, the 2024 Nap Luchini will kick off at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and will benefit Teachers Treasures as well as crime reduction initiatives.
- Saturday, July 27: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Villages of Indiana and CareSource will host a free family wellness day, with hearing, vision, well child checks, immunizations, lead testing and dental exams at the Children’s Village Childcare Center, 5555 Galeao Court.
- Saturday, July 27: You may have seen the work of photographer Jes Nijjer on the Instagram profiles of some of your favorite restaurants. Now you can see her work outside of social media platforms, in person, at her art exhibition titled “Folk, Us.” The opening reception is free at Re: Public, 2301 E 10th St., 4-9 p.m.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
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What else we’re reading today
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: Nursing homes report problems with Medicaid payments.
- IndyStar: Indianapolis hopes to curb “handful of bad actors” with new short-term rental registry.
- WTHR: Here are 15 new attractions coming to the 2024 Indiana State Fair.
Arts and Culture
Navigating change in historic neighborhoods can be tricky: There are the people who have lived there for a long time and are the roots of their community; businesses or artists who see potential and opportunity; and newcomers, like immigrants and young families, who see a place for what it can mean for their futures.
When reporter Breanna Cooper learned about the new Polklore Micro-Museum, located in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood on the east side, she was intrigued.
The Harrison Center, known for its building at 1505 N. Delaware St. and its art exhibitions, balanced launching a small museum that celebrates the histories of neighbors with welcoming the new business COhatch Polk Stables — a company with 38 private offices, artist studios and over 100 coworking seats.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
Want to explore more of our city’s vibrancy? Find more arts and culture coverage here.
Reflections
It’s been too hot for me to walk lately.
Chris
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