August 3, 2026

Community Demands Answers as Ransburg YMCA Closure Sparks Outcry

community Community Demands Answers as Ransburg YMCA Closure Sparks Outcry Community members on Indianapolis’ far eastside are demanding answers after learning that YMCA leadership held a closed-door meeting with political officials about the closure of the Ransburg YMCA—without inviting the residents it will affect most. For many, the move has deepened frustration over a process

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Bringing the Country to the City: How Broganville Farms is Changing Lives on the Far Eastside

Community Bringing the Country to the City: How Broganville Farms is Changing Lives on the Far Eastside On six and a half acres on Indianapolis’ far eastside, Kadeem Brogan is bringing the country to the city—and changing lives in the process. At Broganville Farms, horses, alpacas, and peacocks roam freely alongside children experiencing farm life

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Cycling Safety

Community Cycling Safety As warmer weather brings more Indianapolis families outdoors, kids are hopping on bikes in bigger numbers—making bicycle safety more important than ever. From properly fitted helmets to local programs like Bike IN Safe and IU Health Momentum Indy’s helmet giveaways, parents have real resources to help keep young riders protected. With the

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Medicare: The Mistakes, the Myths and the Math

Community Medicare: The Mistakes, the Myths and the Math Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially with so many myths and misunderstood details standing between seniors and confident healthcare decisions. Licensed Medicare broker Jean Poole breaks down the basics from Original Medicare to Advantage and Supplement plans while busting common myths that could be costing retirees

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Leveling Up Summer: Coding, Flying, and the Future of aviation

Insert Category Leveling up summer: Coding, Flying, and the Future of Aviation This summer, K-8 students have a chance to trade screen time for stick time learning real STEM skills through indoor drone flying. From physics and coding to focus and confidence, drones are turning living rooms and gyms into launchpads for future pilots, engineers,

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16th Street Soul: Carrying the Sound of the Eastside to New York

Arts 16th Street Soul: Carrying the Sound of the Eastside to New York At Warren Central High School, a school long known for athletic excellence, nine students are proving that voices can carry just as far as victories. The elite a cappella group 16th Street Soul has earned a spot among the top ten high

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Sustaining Ourselves in Uncertain Times

Culture Sustaining Ourselves in Uncertain Times In times of uncertainty, when headlines shift daily and the future feels impossible to predict, real sustainability isn’t about controlling what’s happening around usit’s about staying grounded within it. This piece explores what it means to sustain our energy, relationships, and sense of self when systems feel unreliable, offering

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Generations Community Bank Opens with a Mission to Build Wealth and Trust

business Generations Community Bank Opens with a Mission to Build Wealth and Trust A new chapter in community-centered banking has begun in Indianapolis with the opening of Generations Community Bank, led by President and CEO Al London. Designated a Minority Depository Institution, the bank is built on a mission to serve underserved communities not just

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