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How does Section 8 housing work in Indianapolis?
By ZACH BUNDY, WFYI The Housing Choice Vouchers Program, also known as Section 8, was created to help low-income families, elderly persons, veterans and disabled individuals afford housing in the […]
Some renters are being forced to pay hundreds in unregulated ‘junk fees.’ What are they?
The Central Indiana Housing FAQ was created in partnership between the Indianapolis Recorder and WFYI. We will review articles annually to include necessary updates. Most tenants expect to pay rent and a […]
Study finds Washington Square Mall property has strong potential for something new
INDIANAPOLIS — A months-long study on the future of Washington Square Mall has found the property has significant redevelopment potential, but not as a traditional shopping mall. Councilor Michael-Paul Hart will unveil the full results of the Washington Square Vision Plan next…
Ransom Place neighbors oppose grocery store
INDIANAPOLIS — Super Jams operates two stores on the west side of Indianapolis. One on West 16th Street and the other on South Warman Avenue. They’re a cross between Aldi and Dollar General and feature name brands, fresh produce, a deli counter meat department and vapes behind a…
What’s next for Washington Square mall?
A vision plan will be presented 6-7 p.m. Aug. 3 at a community meeting.
Parkview Health breaks ground on $200 million West Lafayette hospital
Parkview Health broke ground on a $200 million full-service hospital and medical office building in West Lafayette, Indiana. It's scheduled to open in June 2028.
Walls go up at Niagara water-bottling plant in Perth
Construction is underway at the new Niagara water-bottling plant in Perth. The plant is expected to bring in 70 jobs.
Walls go up at Niagara water-bottling plant in Perth
Construction is underway at the new Niagara water-bottling plant in Perth. The plant is expected to bring in 70 jobs.
Montgomery County helps 11 farms grow with $250,000 in grants
Eleven farms have received farmland protection grants from the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District to improve their resilience and promote agriculture viability, thanks to a program reestablished late last year.
K-Bar Ranch’s long-awaited park inches closer as $8M vote nears, residents push to shape design
Port Richey’s canal dredging project takes step forward
New bridge over White River will honor early cemetery settlers
Indianapolis officials approved naming a new bridge over the White River the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge to honor early settlers from the city's first public cemetery.