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Toxic legacy: Lead poisoning in historically Black communities continues to rise

Community advocates and health officials are sounding the alarm on lead poisoning, urging parents, particularly those in historically Black and brown neighborhoods, to get...

Council approves updated curfew ordinance for minorsĀ 

The City-County Council has passed Proposal No. 232, 2025, updating Marion County’s curfew rules for minors to improve youth safety and support secure neighborhoods.  The...

How IMPD’s Teen Academy creates lasting connections between youth and law enforcementĀ 

Involving the community to build trust and understanding has never been more important to law enforcement.   When I watch a group of 12-to-14-year-olds enthusiastically...

Five Indy nonprofits awarded $100K for poverty-fighting effortsĀ 

Five Indianapolis nonprofit organizations working to address poverty-related challenges have received a combined $100,000 to support their programs.  The grants are funded through the Christian...

New site aims to keep teens safe, off streets late at nightĀ 

To help keep youth safe downtown, IMPD is launching a new initiative focused on curfew enforcement and family support.   The department has announced a secure...

In effort to erase DEI, Indiana cuts school and college programs. Here’s what got targeted

This story was originally posted on WFYI. By Eric Weddle In a sweeping policy shift, Indiana state agencies have ended funding for multiple education initiatives and...

Let Them Talk to foster safe spaces amid uptick in youth violence 

Let Them Talk is bringing back safe summer kickbacks in time for WNBA All-Star Weekend.  Let Them Talk is a volunteer youth advocacy group that...

Youth tobacco use hits record lows in IndianaĀ 

Youth tobacco use in Indiana has dropped to its lowest level in two decades, according to the 2024 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS) released...

Acknowledge. Hurt. Heal.

Indianapolis, like many cities across the nation, searches for answers to the persistent cycles of violence and disconnection plaguing our neighborhoods, especially our youth. Politicians...

ā€˜One person is too many’: Indianapolis youth walk to raise awareness around gun violence impact

By RACHEL FRADETTE Coach Laverna Tracy started pillow talks with her step team earlier this year. It’s a time when all of the girls can...
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