🌱 Indianapolis Plant To Lose Permit? + Bicentennial Unity Plaza

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Indianapolis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy, warm. High: 76 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Indianapolis:

1. A southside waste oil recycling company could soon lose its permit to discharge wastewater to a local treatment system. Metalworking Lubricants Co. has long had complaints of odor and air pollution from nearby residents, as well as repeated water violations. Citizens Energy Group has reportedly given the company until Aug. 31 to achieve compliance; Metalworking Lubricants had not responded for comment at the time of publication. (WFYI)
2. This Friday, the Capital Improvement Board announced the official name for the public plaza under construction north of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The plaza will be called Bicentennial Unity Plaza, named in reference to Indianapolis' 200th birthday last year, and will also be home to two public sculptures created by artist Herman Mejia. Officials report the Cicentennial Unity Plaza will include a community basketball court/ice rink, as well as serve as the site for community programs and artistic performances. (Indianapolis Business Journal)
3. On the search for a new furry family member to adopt or foster? Consider looking around local shelters, such as the Central Indiana Lab Rescue and Adoption. Visit Patch for a full listing of adorable pets available for adoption in the Indianapolis area. (Indianapolis Patch)

Today in Indianapolis:

• LE Social - Latin Expressions Dance Company (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a better understanding of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or simply a better understanding of Ukraine's unique culture and history, these books by Ukrainian authors can help. Visit the Indianapolis Public Library's Facebook page for more details. (Facebook)
• On Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill that will sunset the enhanced federal food aid thousands of Hoosiers have received during the pandemic. (Instagram)
• Want to make a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of animals each year? Indianapolis Animal Care Services is hiring Marion County residents to fill multiple positions. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.