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College paperwork can be intimidating. Get help Tuesdays at Ivy Tech.
Ivy Tech offers enrollment, financial aid and class registration help at its Indianapolis campus every Tuesday.
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You’re invited: Mirror Indy Votes! Pre-Election Party
The free party on Nov. 3 is a chance to talk to reporters, discuss the issues that matter to you, and enjoy music, food and drinks.
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Teens share their view of the world through popular photo program
Students in 300 Cameras For 300 Kids get a free camera and training on photojournalism.
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Wheeler Mission at ‘tipping point’ ahead of winter contingency
Service providers will meet Oct. 15 to figure out how to help Wheeler Mission.
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Enjoy a cultural crawl along the new IndyGo Purple Line
IndyGo’s latest project connects Indianapolis and Lawrence residents to restaurants, art galleries and neighborhood resources.
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A new superintendent coming soon for Washington Township
School board members are expected to pick a new leader this week.
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Here’s another chance to weigh in on high school diploma changes
State officials say they will approve the new framework by the end of the year.
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How a neighborhood project shaped the future of East 10th Street
The city is planning changes after Community Heights showed how to make the street safer.
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Retention vote sparks effort to hold justices accountable for abortion ban
Advocates angry over Indiana’s near-total abortion ban are directing their ire to the three Indiana Supreme Court justices who are on the November ballot for retention.