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Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Indianapolis Public Schools reverses no-zero grading policy (mirrorindy.org) — Indianapolis Public Schools has ended its strict no-zero grading policy, allowing students to receive a zero only when they make no effort on an assignment despite multiple chances and support. Teachers can still give at least 50% for good-faith attempts, which officials say helps students recover academically while better preparing them for college expectations. The board approved the change unanimously after years of mixed feedback.
2. How two social workers helped 2,063 library patrons (mirrorindy.org subscription) — If you need help with housing, food, benefits or other basic needs, Indianapolis Public Library's two social workers are quietly serving thousands of patrons across all 25 branches. They offer drop-in hours at Central Library and rotate through neighborhood branches, connecting residents with resources like SNAP, clinics, and transportation support. You can ask any staffer to set up an appointment, call, or email for assistance.
3. We made a map of where IU, Purdue in Indianapolis are expanding (mirrorindy.org) — Major changes are underway on the former IUPUI grounds as IU Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis expand their separate downtown campuses, adding new buildings, an arena, and a biosciences hub near 16 Tech. A newly updated map lets you see exactly where both schools are growing and how the split is reshaping this part of the city.
4. One man, two dogs die in Lawrence Township fire; four people displaced (indystar.com) — A deadly apartment fire near Lawrence in Marion County killed a 62-year-old man and two dogs, displaced several residents, and slightly injured a firefighter, with Indianapolis Fire Department leading the response. Crews from IFD, Lawrence Fire, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are still investigating the cause while victim assistance teams and the Red Cross work to find housing for those forced out.
5. Downtown Indianapolis' Castle Hall named one of Indiana Landmarks' most endangered (wthr.com) — A historic Black fraternal lodge called Castle Hall, just off Indiana Avenue along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, has been named one of Indiana Landmarks' "10 Most Endangered" sites and now faces an uncertain future. Local advocates and the building's owner are seeking partners and funding to stabilize the crumbling structure and eventually return it to community-focused use.
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