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From pickleball to Zumba, Indy residents are rushing to group fitness activities
They are improving their health while finding a sense of community.
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Celebrating Kwanzaa in Indianapolis
The Umoja Village Kwanzaa Celebration at The AMP at 16 Tech featured local vendors and performers.
Posted inGovernment
Covering $1B shortfall in Medicaid forecasting means dipping into reserves
The budgeting error won’t have an immediate impact, a Senate leader says, but the issue raises spending concerns over the long term.
Posted inEducation
Fight for Life Foundation receives $200,000 grant to help students access technology
This article was originally published by the Indianapolis Recorder, a Free Press Indiana partner. Fight for Life Foundation, a nonprofit that helps underserved youth develop by providing social-emotional learning programs, has been awarded a $200,000 Elevation Grant.  The Elevation Grant Program is a partnership between the Indianapolis Foundation, Mayor Joe Hogsett and the City-County Council. Its goal is to decrease […]
Posted inResources
Toys, books and meals: How to find help for the holidays in Indianapolis
Here are some resources in Indianapolis to find help.
Posted inGovernment
Yes, it was Indy’s most expensive election, but voter turnout barely moved
More than 25% of the votes cast in the mayoral election came from just four northside districts.
Posted inArts & Culture
Who’s doing what in December: Part 2
5 Indianapolis creators and community leaders share what’s on their calendars in December.
Posted inGovernment
State Rep. Gore to hold listening forums on Indy’s east side and in Beech Grove
Residents can provide feedback to the Democratic lawmaker.
Posted inEducation
Some higher ed students can’t afford meals. Here’s how Indy colleges are helping.
More than 4 million college students are food insecure, and with high grocery costs, the squeeze is getting ever tighter.
