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If you’ve been outside lately, you do not need me or a meteorologist to tell you how cold it is. While us Hoosiers may be used to frigid winters, it does not hurt to be refreshed on how to stay safe during the winter months. Check out the press release from Mayor Joe for quick cold weather preparedness tips and reminders!

While the thought of a summer breeze might be unimaginable in our current weather conditions, Indy Parks is gearing up to begin accepting applications for over 400 summer Park positions ranging from lifeguard to day camp counselor. Check out the attached flyer for more information.

Whether your new year resolutions include finally putting a stop to your smoking habits, developing professional skills, or eating healthier – the Indianapolis Urban League has a program for you! Check out the attached flyer to learn more or contact their office at (317) 693-7603.

The International Marketplace Coalition welcomes you to partake in some of the best international cuisines that you will find in Indy. Take a break from work and grab make time to attend one of the 2018 IMC Lunch Tour stops! Learn the dates here. 

We know that the Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) is your one-stop-shop for reporting issues to the City and receiving information about local government agencies, but do you know that the MAC received 42, 973 calls  (yes, you read that number correctly!) between July 1 and September 30, 2017? Read through the MAC’s quarterly newsletter to get find out about MAC stats and facts!

Are you familiar with the City’s codes on open burning? Did you know that it is illegal to burn leaves, tires, and household garbage in Marion County? Before you light that fire, be sure to take some time to read through the recently released media advisory from Business and Neighborhood Services. You can read the full media advisory here. You can also visit http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DCE/envsvcs/Pages/Open-Burning.aspx  to learn more about open burning do’s and don’ts! 

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Our community needs criminal justice reform and all opinions are critical in deciding our direction.

Our children need to see educators who look like them in the classroom.  

Indy council working to raise minimum wage. 

The City-County Council in Indianapolis will hear a proposal Monday night calling for a minimum "living wage" for Marion County employees.

City-County Councilors Maggie Lewis, Zach Adamson, Vop Osili and Leroy Robinson sponsored a proposal to raise the minimum wage for all full-time city and county employees to $13 per hour. 

The City-County Council wants to pay government employees a "living wage." Just one problem: it doesn't exist. 

Women have to be strong. We have no choice; there is so much on our plate.

The Circle City (IN) Chapter of The Links Incorporated and IUPUI hosted a screening and panel discussion about “13th” by Ana DuVernay.

The Indianapolis City-County Council approved a measure to increase income taxes and create a dedicated fund for transit improvements.

February is American Heart Month. It’s a time when health care providers want us to take time out and assess our lives and make sure we are being heart smart.