Residents Mourn Passing of "Mayor of Meridian Park"

I count myself as one of the many people who have been blessed to know Isaiah Hill Jr. With a heavy heart, I know I speak on behalf all of us who were deeply saddened by his passing on August 28. He was 88 years old.We often say that Historic Meridian Park is a...

Neighborhood Recycling Moves to Double 8 Foods

Due to construction at the Children’s Museum, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has temporarily relocated its recycling bin from the museum to Double 8 Foods on Fairfield Avenue. Not only is this is a more convenient location to drop off recyclables for Historic Meridian...

Historic Meridian Park Welcomes Two New Principals

IPS William Bell School 60 and St. Richard’s School both begin the academic year with new heads of school.Melissa Richards is the new principal at William A. Bell, School #60. She is originally from the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Edinboro University of Pa....

Upcoming Mapleton Fall Creek events

October 11: Volunteers Needed for Fruit Tree Planting in MFCEden in Indianapolis received a grant for fruit trees through Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Neighborwoods program. They will get 40 fruit trees and some Red Oaks. They need 40 volunteers to help with...

2008 Fall Festival: Be There on September 28!

Residents at the HMP Fall Festival in 2007.Jeanne Rieger is the defending Chili Cook-off champion, seen here winning the Golden Ladle award last year.Gretchen Turner won the top prize in 2007’s cornbread competiton.More than 60 neighbors attended the annual gathering...

Summer BBQ Gets Rained “In”

The sudden downpour of rain didn’t dampen people’s spirits when the event was suddenly moved indoors.Back by popular demand, last year’s magician, Taylor Knapp, returned to the Summer BBQ and Pitch-in and put on a another memorable show.A poor weather forecast didn’t...

City Market Challenges Historic Meridian Park

HMP residents at last year’s To Market To Market Ball included Lorraine Phillips Vavul, Doug Day, Jean Richcreek, Steve Towns, Lamar Richcreek and Jeanette Holloway Towns.The evening of Saturday, September 20, the Indianapolis City Market will host its annual...

Assistance Needed for Broad Ripple Home Tour

The Broad Ripple Village Association will be holding its 4th Annual Historic Home Tour on Saturday, September 27. They are actively seeking both friends (sponsors) and volunteers to assist on the tour. Please see the Broad Ripple Village Association Home Tour page for...

Pet Responsibility to Highlight August Meeting

Pets are our best friends, but what responsibilities do we have legally? At our August meeting, representatives from Indianapolis Animal Care & Control and Indy PitCrew will be on hand to speak about pet laws and answer questions. Whether you are a pet owner or a...

Mark Your Calendar: Annual Fall Festival to be Held in September

Historic Meridian Park’s sixth annual Fall Festival will be held Sunday, September 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the home of Greg and Gretchen Turner in the 3200 block of N. Pennsylvania St. The Fall Festival, which includes the annual chili cook-off and cornbread...