In 1978, Phil Tom came to Indianapolis with a job to do. He had just been named the new pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the Near Eastside, and was excited about the opportunity. But when he arrived, he was … Continue reading →

Buckingham Companies Presents “What’s Next for Neighborhoods: A Public Conversation about Jobs” Tuesday, August 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Indiana Landmarks Center Cook Theater 1201 Central Avenue According to the US Census for the period between 2006 and 2010, the … Continue reading →

For Diane Arnold, executive director of Hawthorne Community Center, the Hawthorne neighborhood on Indianapolis’s Near Westside isn’t just where she works—it’s where she lives. It’s where her family lives. And it’s a community she’s been working to improve for more … Continue reading →

On Indianapolis’s eastside, the East Washington Street corridor that runs through historic Irvington Corridor is bustling with small businesses, artists, and young professionals—and an eclectic mix of stores, restaurants, and hip places to live. But it hasn’t always been this … Continue reading →