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- Vet homelessness jumps in 2012 count
Homelessness, as captured on the night of Jan. 25, 2012, increased over 5 percent from the count advocates completed in January 2011. The story is much bleaker for veterans. by Rebecca Townsend Homelessness,as captured on the night of Jan. 25, 2012, increased over 5 percent from theheadcount local response advocates completed in January 2011. The story is muchbleaker for veterans — homelessness among this population increasedalmost 35 percent year over year.… [ Read more ]
- Hanging out at IN Pride
Stories from last weekend’s Pride, from Brent, the straight guy marching with his church, to Tony and Chuck, who met at the Varsity 37 years ago. by Elise Lockwood A few days before my first IN Pride, in 2010, I asked a close family friend if I’d see her and her partner there. “Probably not,” she replied.… [ Read more ]
- Outside cash soaks Indiana’s senate race
Outside interest groups have spent more to influence the outcome of Indiana’s Senate race during 2011 and 2012 than in any other state but one – nearly $5 million so far … by Lesley Weidenbener Outside interest groupshave spent more to influence the outcome of Indiana’s Senate race during 2011and 2012 than in any other state but one. Independentexpenditures in the Indiana race have totaled nearly $5 million so far in the currentcampaign cycle, according to the Federal ElectionCommission.… [ Read more ]
- Slideshow: Stand Up, Speak Out, Fight Hate
A first-person experience blog By Josh Watson
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- Funding the 10-Point Coalition
You may not have heard of them, but I can assure you, you have benefitted from the work that they do. by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz You may not have heard of them, but I can assure you, youhave likely been impacted by the work that they do. Allow me to introduce youto the 10-Point Coalition.… [ Read more ]
- Ind. Girl Scouts join record sing along
Indiana Girl Scouts join massive display of girl power in D.C. One even visits the Oval Office. by NUVO Editors Field notes from Indy resident Jen Thomas, who accompanied the troops to D.C.:Girl Scouts from around the world gathered on the National Mall on June 9 to mark the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts Rock the Mall: 100th Anniversary Sing-Along attracted an estimated 250,000, marking the largest gathering of Girl Scouts in history.… [ Read more ]
- In Our Schools – June 7, 2012
School holds first graduation ceremony • Saints Francis & Clare Catholic School will conduct its first 8th Grade graduation ceremony six years after opening its elementary school. The nine graduating students joined SSFC this year when the school added grades 6, 7, and 8. After graduating, students will head to various high schools including Roncalli, [...] - On Campus – June 7, 2012
Carmen Miller graduates from Eastern Mennonite University Carmen Miller of Indianapolis was recognized as a member of the 2012 graduating class of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, April 30. Miller graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History and Social Science. Local Students Named to University of Evansville Dean’s List Many local students [...] - ‘Stella de Oro’ daylilies easy to grow, popular for gardeners
What has golden yellow blooms and seems to be growing everywhere? Dandelions? Yes, that’s a good answer, but what I’m seeing growing everywhere these days is the daylily, ‘Stella de Oro.’ It’s at the mall, at the gas station, and in gardens all over. I grew it for quite some time, too, before I decided [...] - Around Town – June 7, 2012
Johnson County Community Foundation awards grant to young audiences • Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences, has been awarded a grant of $2,000 by the Unrestricted Community Impact Fund, a component fund of the Johnson County Community Foundation. They will use the grant to build comprehensive arts in education plans for new [...] - A little boiling, a little broiling
For this week’s installment, you’ll be employing a little boiling and a little broiling—the former with the pasta (fettuccine), the latter with the parmesan. While the protein centerpiece of this dish is the pork (a thick-cut loin cutlet), my favorite part is the pasta. Here, it’s fun to exercise a bit of friendly deception with [...]
- ‘Hilly Hundred’ riders fill up on fried chicken, cider
How much fried chicken does it take to feed 5,000 hungry cyclists? It may sound like a joke, but Greenwood resident Daina Chamness has to know the answer, right down to the last chicken leg. - Public safety director has become a lightning rod
Public Safety Director Frank Straub has four academic degrees on the wall of his second-floor office in the City-County Building, a picture of himself with former President Bill Clinton behind his desk and an Indianapolis Colts hat on a shelf. - 3 hurt when vehicle strikes Eastside house
Three people were injured early today after the vehicle in which they were traveling crashed into an Eastside house. - Kennedy outlines neighborhoods proposal
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy on Sunday unveiled a neighborhood plan that she says would take the city back to grass-roots policies. - Divers search Georgia lake for Plainfield man in wheelchair
ACWORTH, Ga. — Authorities say divers planned to resume a search Monday for a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair who fell into a Georgia lake while getting off a large boat. - New app will help you find a place to park
Worried about finding a place to park Downtown? You guessed it: There’s an app for that. ParkIndy, the group that operates the city’s privatized parking meters, continues to tap into the growing market for smartphones. Officials today will announce plans for an app that maps available parking spaces Downtown.
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