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Cancer Survival Hits 70% as Support Community Transforms
Community Heroes2h ago

Cancer Survival Hits 70% as Support Community Transforms

Seven in ten people now survive cancer five years or more, nearly doubling the rate from the 1970s. At Indianapolis' Cancer Support Community, hope has replaced grief as the center's mission shifts from end-of-life care to helping survivors reclaim their lives.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Indianapolis Social Workers Transform Student Mental Health
Community Heroes5d ago

Indianapolis Social Workers Transform Student Mental Health

School social workers at Indianapolis Public Schools are changing lives daily by supporting students facing mental health challenges, housing insecurity, and family crises. Their work creates safe spaces where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.

Google News - Mental Health Success3 min read
Swimmer Breaks 2nd Record, Punches NCAA Championships Ticket
SportsFeb 21

Swimmer Breaks 2nd Record, Punches NCAA Championships Ticket

College swimmer Yassin Abdelghany shattered his second championship record in three days, securing his spot at the NCAA Championships with a stunning performance. His IU Indy team is now riding high heading into the final day of competition.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Indiana Gets $117M Solar Grant for Low-Income Homes
Planet WinsFeb 17

Indiana Gets $117M Solar Grant for Low-Income Homes

Former EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited Indianapolis to spotlight a major win: $117 million in federal funding bringing solar power to low-income families across five Indiana cities. The grant aims to correct decades of environmental inequality where industrial benefits skipped the communities bearing pollution's worst effects.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wienermobile Race Returns to Indy 500 for Second Year
SportsJan 26

Wienermobile Race Returns to Indy 500 for Second Year

Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobiles are racing again at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May after last year's wildly popular debut. All six hot dog vehicles will compete in the Wienie 500, and this time fans get to pick the final contestant.

Fast Company2 min read