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Parks ask private business to play ball...fields Updated: Friday, 20 Nov 2009, 9:39 PM EST Published : Friday, 20 Nov 2009, 9:39 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The city of Indianapolis has launched a campaign to upgrade hundreds of athletic fields in city parks. Indy Parks... In this article: Indianapolis and NFL |
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ABC | 11 hours ago
Crosswalks Left Out Of $26 Million Road Overhaul
...Missing Crosswalks Cause Problems On Pendleton Pike POSTED: 7:36 pm EST November 20, 2009 UPDATED: 8:17 pm EST November 20, 2009 INDIANAPOLIS -- Business owners and pedestrians along a busy Indianapolis thoroughfare are upset that a...
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AP Online | 16 hours ago
Indiana's jobless rate hits 9.8 percent in October
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana's unemployment rate was almost unchanged from September to October, but officials said it's too early to tell whether the stability marks a long-awaited awaited rebound in employment. The October jobless rate of...
In this article: Unemployment and The Salvation Army
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NBC | 1 day ago
Indianapolis man attacked as suspects ransack home
Indianapolis - A southwest side man suffered serious injuries after two men forced their way in, attacked him and ransacked his home. It happened around 8:30 pm Wednesday night on South Belleview Place. James Dotts, 63, was shot, but...
In this article: God and Ford Taurus
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Centre Daily Times | 1 day ago
NFL Preview - Indianapolis (9-0) at Baltimore (5-4)
...when Randy Moss' second touchdown of the night put them in a 31-14 hole with 14:18 to play in the fourth quarter. At that stage, Indianapolis had neither moved the football consistently on the New England defense, nor done enough to...
In this article: Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Peyton Manning, Joe Flacco, NFL, New England Patriots, and Joseph Addai
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NBC | 2 days ago
Indianapolis rolls out 'Indy Snow Force'
Indianapolis - It may not be in the immediate forecast, but snow is on the way. City planners say they're ready. This snow season, they're implementing changes that may mean your neighborhood streets getting cleared faster. It was a...
In this article: Marion County
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Sportingnews | 3 days ago
Balanced Southern Illinois tops Indianapolis 84-69
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Kevin Dillard's 16 points led five Southern Illinois players in double figures in an 84-69 victory over Indianapolis on Tuesday night. The Salukis (2-0) got 11 points each from Anthony Booker, Tony Freeman, Nick Evans...
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Huffington Post | 5 days ago
Colts Vs. Patriots: Indianapolis Shocks New England In Final Minutes, 35-34
INDIANAPOLIS - A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. After the New England Patriots were stopped short on fourth down deep in their own territory, Manning took advantage by...
In this article: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, Bill Belichick, New England Patriots, New England, Tom Brady, Reggie Wayne, Randy Moss, and Kevin Faulk
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ABC | 6 days ago
Band, Drum Events Music To Indianapolis' Ears
...15, 2009 INDIANAPOLIS -- Two major music conventions downtown over the weekend bring big bucks to Indianapolis, bolstering the city's reputation as a convention host. The Bands of America Grand National Championships and the...
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Centre Daily Times | November 12, 2009
NFL Preview - New England (6-2) at Indianapolis (8-0)
The Indianapolis Colts are halfway towards achieving a goal the New England Patriots know a little something about. The AFC South leaders will put their spotless 2009 record on the line when the two conference heavyweights go toe-to-toe this...
In this article: New England, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Tom Brady, NFL, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, and Donald Brown
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NBC | November 12, 2009
Indianapolis gets 37 new snow plows
Indianapolis - For the first time in several years, Indianapolis will dispatch new snow plows to the streets this winter. The Department of Public Works added 37 new trucks to their aging fleet. They all have filters to reduce...
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Indianapolis (pronounced: /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/) is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The United States Census estimated the city's population, excluding the included towns, at 795,458 in 2006. It is Indiana's largest city and is the 14th largest city in the U.S., the third largest city in the Midwest (behind Chicago and Detroit), and the second most populous state capital (behind Phoenix, Arizona).
For much of its history, Indianapolis oriented itself around government and industry, particularly manufacturing. Today, Indianapolis has a much more diversified economy, contributing to the fields of education, healthcare, and finance. Tourism is also a vital part of the economy of Indianapolis, and the city plays host to numerous conventions and sporting events. Of these, perhaps most well known is the annual Indianapolis 500 race. Other major sporting events include the Allstate 400 and the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments.
Greater Indianapolis has seen moderate growth among U.S. cities, especially in nearby Hamilton, Hendricks, and Johnson counties. The population of the metropolitan statistical area is estimated at 1,774,665, making it the 33rd-largest in the U.S. The combined statistical area population of Indianapolis is 2,014,267, the 23rd-largest in the U.S.
- Name:
- City of Indianapolis
- Also Known As:
- Indy, The Circle City, Naptown, The Crossroads of America, The Racing Capital of the World, Amateur Sports Capital of the World, Railroad City, Capital City, The Indy City
- Type:
- City
- Government type:
- Mayor-council
- Founding Date:
- January 01, 1821
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 372
- Total Area (km):
- 963.5
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 365.1
- Land Area (km):
- 945.6
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 6.9
- Water Area (km):
- 17.9
- Elevation (ft):
- 715
- Elevation (m):
- 218
- Time Zone:
- EST
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