🌱 Lawrence North Student Walkout + Central Ave. Closed Today

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 73 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. On Friday, several dozen students at Lawrence North High School walked out to protest what they describe as an unchecked bullying and violence problem. Approximately 20 students stood in front of the Indianapolis high school with poster board signs, with another 15 or so gathering near the library just offsite. According to ninth-grader Estefany Shacon, "People just go around the school and just do whatever they want really, and they are not taking it seriously ... we need a system that actually focuses on justice." (IndyStar)
2. A heads up for all downtown drivers: a portion of Central Avenue under I-65 is expected to close this morning for North Split construction. Crews are expected to demolish overhead structures in the area between 11th and 12th Streets. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the closure is scheduled to continue through mid-April of this year. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
3. After Irvington residents spoke out over potential changes to Ellenberger Park, Indy Parks has released an online form for neighbors to voice their concerns. Complainants believed the city was trying to make the changes behind their back by putting an artificial turf field on top of construction by Citizens Energy. Residents can vote for their preference between an artificial turf field, a natural turf field, or no changes at all. (FOX 59 Indianapolis)

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Today in Indianapolis:

• Preschool Pals - Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Adaptive Meal Prep - Indianapolis Parks & Rec Department (5:30 PM)
• 3D Printing at Central - Indianapolis Public Library System (6:00 PM)
• What is Winter Sowing? - Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The opening day of Dinosphere at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis was one for the books! If you're planning to visit, the museum highly recommends purchasing general admission tickets or reserving your member tickets at least a day in advance. (Facebook)
• If you're looking for a new home, look no further: here are the 5 freshest houses on the market in Indianapolis. (Indianapolis Patch)
• The countdown is on for the 10th Annual Republic Airways Plane Pull, and so far over $3 million has been raised for Hoosier kids suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Learn more about the Apr. 23 event. (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.