Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, November 16, 2025.

We wake up under clear skies and a cool breeze. It’s sunny and brisk today with temperatures hovering near fifty-two degrees. It feels fresh for our Sunday walks at White River State Park and perfect for afternoon football tosses on the lawn. Rain moves in late tomorrow and stays into midweek, so today’s sunshine is a gift—enjoy it.

Breaking news out of city hall, we’re seeing relief for thousands in our community. After weeks of frustration, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration began issuing full SNAP benefits yesterday following federal funding delays. That’s more than two hundred seventy thousand Hoosiers who can now shop this morning with restored food assistance. If your card was shorted earlier this month, funds should arrive today. For urgent assistance, remember you can dial two-one-one.

Turning to the job market, we’ve got a little more optimism as some area employers are kicking off holiday hiring, mostly in retail and food service. Local outlets are listing about twelve hundred open positions for seasonal workers. On the real estate front, realtors on Meridian Street report that home prices remained steady this week, averaging roughly three hundred twenty thousand dollars for single-family homes, while sales volume picked up slightly but remains below last year’s pace.

In business news, Mass Ave welcomes a new ramen bar set to open Wednesday, bringing fresh flavor and a dozen local jobs to our growing food scene. Just a few blocks away, a beloved independent bookstore is closing its doors after three decades on East 10th. Owners say rising rent forced their hand, but they’re thanking neighbors for years of loyalty and plan a farewell celebration on Saturday.

For culture this week, we’re looking forward to the rescheduled Jazz at the Center performance on Friday night at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Tickets are selling fast, and organizers promise a cozy evening blending local traditions and new sounds. On the sports side, the Pacers defended Gainbridge Fieldhouse last night with a tight victory over Memphis, pushing their season record past the five hundred mark. Meanwhile, in high school sports, Warren Central’s cross-country team placed second in state finals yesterday. Congratulations to our student-athletes for their determination.

In crime news, authorities are investigating two overnight incidents near Broad Ripple. One involved a break-in with minor injuries on College Avenue, and the other a hit-and-run on Kessler Boulevard. Police have made one arrest, but urge caution and remind us to secure homes and vehicles. There’s no wider threat, but patrols will increase in those neighborhoods today.

On the feel-good front, Garfield Park welcomed dozens of volunteers for yesterday’s autumn cleanup, collecting hundreds of pounds of litter and restoring flower beds. Organizers shared that it’s the largest turnout in years, showing how much pride we take in keeping our community beautiful.

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