🌱 Purple Line + Man Dies Of Injuries + The Snake Pit Changes

Happy Wednesday, people of Indianapolis! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy and windy. High: 59 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. On Saturday, a 34-year-old man died from injuries he sustained as a 2-month-old on the west side in 1988. The injuries came from then-22-year-old John Coleman, who was charged and convicted of felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury. The victim, Patrick Mitchell, died from injuries as a result of the 1988 incident on Feb. 12, 2022, and his death has been ruled a homicide. (MSN)
2. Indianapolis is looking at a new mass transit project to provide access to jobs and healthcare for those in low-income areas. The Indianapolis Public Transit Corporation’s $188 million Purple Line, a 15-mile bus rapid transit, or BRT, system will run from downtown to the neighboring city of Lawrence in an effort to transform an underinvested corridor through economic development. The project is scheduled to start construction this month. (NBC)
3. Although The Snake Pit is back for the 2022 Indianapolis 500, there are some changes to prepare for. According to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, coolers, CamelBaks, and “other similar water containers” are not allowed into the concert area due to space issues. Instead, attendees may bring a one-liter-sized container that must be sealed or empty, and can be filled at hydration stations which will be found on site. (WISH-TV)

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Today in Indianapolis:

• Why Small Synagogue Archives Matter: Best Practices For Preserving Your Community’s Past, At Indiana Jewish Historical Society (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all race fans! Time is running out to join the 2022 Indianapolis Motor SpeedwaySafety Patrol Team. (Facebook)
• At 4:46 PM on Monday, Indianapolis Fire Department firefighters made quick work of a possible electrical blaze inside an occupied structure at 1128 W. 36th — marking it under control in 15 minutes. (Facebook)
• Are you needing to rehome your pet but not sure where to start? Adopt a Pet's rehome website is an easy and free resource for finding a new home for your pet, that doesn't require your pet to enter the shelter. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. 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, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.