Stories tagged with "dr martin luther king"

$2 million plan to help revitalize MLK Street by Josh Duke

$2M plan aims to reinvigorate MLK Street to make it a destination for residents, visitors Named for a man who overcame adversity and led a revival of community spirit, Dr. Martin... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Grand jury indicts officer; IMPD suspends her by John Tuohy

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer left jail today after being suspended without pay a day earlier and nearly a week after her indictment in relation to a... – Oct 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM in Crime & Courts

Christ Temple to mark 100 years by Betsy Reason

It was one of country’s first integrated churches, pastor says Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly is spreading the Gospel while reaching out to neighbors in need. Pastor... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Brightpoint team to spruce up Westside park by Tom Spalding

Blue skies were awaiting employees of Indianapolis-based Brightpoint this morning as they began a week of volunteer work at Watkins Park on the Westside. The cell phone and... – Aug 24, 2009 at 11:01 AM in Business

Boy listed as critical after being hit by car by indystar

Seven-year-old Trevonte Clark remained in very critical condition at Riley Hospital for Children on Sunday, one day after being struck by a car, police said. The boy was struck... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Boy critical after being hit by car in street by indystar

A 7-year-old boy was in critical condition late Saturday after being struck earlier in the day by a car on the Near Northside, police said. Trevonte Clark was struck about 2 p.m.... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Questions to ask in debating reform by indystar

Since the American Association of Labor Legislation called for national health insurance in 1915, there have been at least three similar calls for fundamental change in our health... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Voices

What's new by indystar

Yoga studios across the country are bringing in live music or DJs to liven up classes. In Indianapolis, Invoke Studio, 970 Fort Wayne Ave., Suite C, is debuting the idea June 25... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Water main break slows MLK Street traffic by Kevin Oneal

A water main break could scramble traffic for much of the day on a busy Near Northside street. The main break is on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. between 30th and 32nd... – Jun 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM in News

City defers plan to transfer 4 properties by indystar

A proposal to transfer four Center Township properties on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street from the city land bank to a community development corporation was put on hold... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:23 AM in Marion County

DreamWorks: King biopic requires unity from family by USA Today

ATLANTA — DreamWorks still wants to make a movie about Martin Luther King Jr. "provided that there is unity" among his feuding children, the movie studio said... – May 20, 2009 at 7:35 PM in Entertainment

Archaeology class hopes dig sheds light on Madame Walker's life by Diana Penner

Beginning Monday, IUPUI students literally will be digging into the past of Madam C.J. Walker. An official archaeological dig on the site where her home and small factory stood a... – May 17, 2009 at 2:55 AM in News

Officer's cruiser hits SUV on way to chase by indystar

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer was injured Thursday in a crash while rushing to assist in a car chase on the Westside. Sgt. Steven M. Ferklic suffered a... – May 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

IMPD officer hurt in Westside crash by Kevin Oneal

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer was injured this morning in a crash while rushing to assist in a vehicle pursuit on the Westside. Sgt. Steven M. Ferlic... – May 07, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Crime & Courts

Giving back is a big part of Zionsville ball team's mission by Mark Ambrogi

The founders of the Fairball program didn’t want the Zionsville Talons to be a typical travel baseball team. Co-founders Anthony Leak and Bernie Pesut, who both coach on the... – Apr 30, 2009 at 12:01 AM in Zionsville

Shooting leaves man in critical condition by Vic Ryckaert

Metropolitan police were investigating a shooting on the Near Northside that left a man in critical condition late Monday. Police were called to the 2300 block of Dr. Martin Luther... – Apr 14, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Crime & Courts

Community supports Making the Dream a Reality at Indy park by Josh Duke

Community turns out to help park build on its commitment to the legacy of 2 leaders For some, it was a time to reminisce. Others used it more as a learning tool. But for everyone... – Apr 05, 2009 at 2:54 AM in Marion County

Town hall kicks off King-Kennedy weekend by Melissa Tussing

A town hall meeting kicked off Indianapolis’ fifth annual “Making the Dream a Reality Weekend.” The meeting at IPS School #27 looked at how valuing racial,... – Apr 02, 2009 at 10:57 PM in Marion County

Organizers want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park by Diana Penner

Community leaders want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park Abie Robinson knows the park better than many. He grew up nearby. And he stood at its edges when Robert Kennedy... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:50 PM in News

Organizers want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park by Diana Penner

Community leaders want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park Abie Robinson knows the park better than many. He grew up nearby. And he stood at its edges when Robert Kennedy... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:51 AM in Communities