🌱 IndyHumane Cuts Adoption Fees + Downtown Parking Rate Hikes

Happy Tuesday, people of Indianapolis! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 45 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. If you're looking to adopt a new furry friend here in Indianapolis, this week is the perfect opportunity! IndyHumane is partnering with North Shore Animal League America for its Tour for Life 2022, a nationwide pet adoption event. Now through Sunday, Mar. 13, IndyHumane is reducing its adoption fees by 50 percent. Click the link to learn more about the event and see a list of participating area shelters. (WBIW.com)
2. Parking meter rates across Indianapolis' busiest areas, including downtown, Mass Ave, and Broad Ripple, are set to increase 25 cents next month. According to ParkIndy, this is the first price hike in 10 years and will affect roughly half of the parking spaces it manages. New rates will be posted and go into effect on Apr. 1. (WFYI)
3. A suspect accused of shooting two men inside the Jewish Community Center on Feb. 26 is now facing charges. 19-year-old Latrell Williams is accused of attempted murder and possession of a firearm on school property, among other charges. Court documents indicate the shooting stemmed from an argument between Williams and another man while playing basketball at the recreational facility. (WTHR)

Today in Indianapolis:

• Books Over Coffee - Hussey - Mayfield Memorial Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plotting your next career move? Check out the latest job listings for companies hiring in and near Indianapolis. (Indianapolis Patch)
• In accordance with CDC guidelines and after reviewing with its Medical Advisory Team, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis has updated its mask policy effective tomorrow (Mar. 9). Click the link for full details on the changes. (Facebook)
• The flowers are in full bloom at the Garfield Park Conservatory! Stop by from now until Mar. 11 to see the show. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.