Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, August first. It is a beautiful and much cooler start to August here in Indy. After the record heat this past week, we’re finally catching a break. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, some lingering haze up high, and a very comfortable high of seventy-eight. That northeast breeze drops our humidity, so outdoor plans look great, whether you’re heading downtown, to the parks, or just catching up on your garden. If you have evening plans, grab a light jacket, as we might dip into the mid-fifties overnight. Looking ahead, this pleasant weather sticks around through Saturday, setting up a great weekend in the city.

Let’s dive into breaking news from City Hall. City-County Councilor Crista Carlino is stepping down from the Democratic Caucus, a move raising questions about possible shifts in the council’s majority and how future votes could impact funding, infrastructure, and neighborhood initiatives. We’ll keep you posted as the story develops and as we hear more from fellow councilors later today.

Housing remains a hot topic. The Community Builders have broken ground on a new development called Central at Twenty-Ninth, located at the corner of Twenty Ninth Street and Central Avenue. This nearly twenty million dollar project will offer fifty-seven affordable apartments, with eleven reserved for neighbors moving out of homelessness. Rents are income restricted and support services will be provided through local partnerships, including Raphael Health Center. Construction is expected to wrap up by the winter of twenty-twenty-six, but the news brings hope for those struggling in our housing market.

Turning to business news, we are seeing an uptick in job postings this week, especially in logistics, healthcare, and the city’s robust warehouse sector. Employers along the I-465 corridor are looking to fill nearly two thousand positions by month’s end. Food service and retail chains on Mass Ave and near Fountain Square are seeing brisk hiring for late summer and back-to-school crowds.

Speaking of back-to-school, families across Indianapolis are feeling the pressure as the first day draws near. Local schools have reported strong turnout for registration events and sports tryouts. Shortridge High’s soccer teams kicked off preseason scrimmages last night, while two North Central students just received national merit recognition for academic achievement and community service.

As for the arts, tonight is the First Friday gallery walk, and though that’s centered on nearby Bloomington, several local artists will be featured at pop-ups along Michigan Avenue and in Broad Ripple. For music lovers, Disney On Ice brings Mickey’s Search Party back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse all weekend, perfect for families looking for a cool escape. Over at Lucas Oil Stadium, expect big crowds for the Indiana Fever as they host the Dallas Wings later tonight in a clash that could shape WNBA playoff hopes.

On the public safety front, police responded last night to a series of calls near Monument Circle. Two arrests were made following an altercation, but no serious injuries reported and police say there is no ongoing threat to the neighborhood. Meanwhile, concerns around youth access to firearms have reignited discussions at city council following last week’s downtown incident. Community leaders are calling for renewed focus on summer outreach and youth engagement.

And for a feel-good story, volunteers from the Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corp spent yesterday afternoon assembling care packages for neighbors moving into the new Central at Twenty-Ninth complex. Their efforts remind us that progress starts small, with each of us looking out for one another.

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