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Pothole season in Indianapolis, IN
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If you’re driving on West Washington Street, there are potholes everywhere — but at least this one has a traffic cone to warn you. | Photo by INDYtoday team
It’s that time of year again. Winter and potholes go hand-in-hand in the Circle City, so we’re sharing some tools and tips to keep Hoosiers safe and our roads smooth.

The problem

Potholes are created when water freezes and thaws on pavement, weakening its surface. The more cars that drive over the holes, the worse they get.

Currently, there are around 2,300 potholes waiting to be patched up. If you’re a visual person, check out this tracking map of potholes around the city.

Pro tip: The city can only fill the potholes it knows about, so if you’ve been frustrated about one in your neck of the woods, make sure to reach out about it.

A screenshot of the pothole viewer website

It seems like Hoosiers are doing a great job reporting potholes so far this year.

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Screenshot via Indy Pothole Viewer

The solution

You can report street potholes around the city on the Request Indy website or by calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622. If you’re reporting a pothole on a major highway, you can contact INDOT.

Did you know that the more times a pothole is reported, the better the chance of it being filled? It’s also worth noting that the ones on main roads get priority, so you’re likely going to see a longer wait time for neighborhood streets.

If your car is damaged by a pothole, you can file to be reimbursed by the city. Find out how the process works.
Events

Wednesday, Jan. 31
  • An Evening with Augustana and the ISO String Quartet | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 9 a.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $40 | The artist + composer premieres his newest classical work, Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, in addition to inspired new arrangements and reinventions of Augustana’s classical and pop repertoire.
  • Hippy Hour | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Chilly Water Brewing, 719 Virginia Ave., Ste. 105, Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Enjoy $2 off all pints every Wednesday, plus your favorite Grateful Dead and other hippy music playing all day.
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Indoor Pickleball | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 9-11 a.m. | Avon Christian Church, 920 Millbrook Dr., Avon | Registration required | Check out this safe and warm place to play pickleball during the colder months — every Thursday, players of all levels are welcome to come and play on the courts.
Friday, Feb. 2
  • STR8 Up Frederick Douglass | Friday, Feb. 2 | 10-11 a.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $2 | A rhythm, rap, jazz, and hip-hop exploration of Frederick Douglass, featuring six artists of the Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis.
  • Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $28+ | The Pacers have been on a roll with home wins — can they keep it going with Tyrese Haliburton back in the mix?
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • Monster Jam | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | $15-$105 | Experience full-throttle family fun, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • Sunday Sunset Meditation | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Myriad Yoga, 1060 Capital St., Ste. 4-108, Indianapolis | Free | Guided meditation lead by Tiffianie King of 3BFIT provides a transformational experience practicing journaling, positive affirmation, and guided meditation.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Community
  • It may still be winter, but Indy Parks is already thinking about hiring for the summer. It’s now accepting applications for seasonal, part-time positions like lifeguards, camp counselors, and pool managers. It’s also offering early bird sign-on bonuses of $500 and $250. (WISH)
Sports
  • The Pacers organization will have another player participating in NBA All-Star Weekend. Two-way player Oscar Tshiebwe of the Indiana Mad Ants was selected to the NBA G League Up Next Game, which will be at the Indiana Convention Center at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. (WISH)
Announced
  • The Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveiled DJ-producer Excision as the headliner, along with four other DJs, for the Indy 500 Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26. A ticket to the race is required for entry to the Snake Pit. Tickets are on sale now. (IBJ)
Concert
  • Rock band HEART announced it will bring its “Royal Flush Tour 2024,” joined by rock band Cheap Trick, to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, May 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. (WRTV)
Real Estate
  • Fort Wayne was named the No. 1 city for Gen Z to become homeowners, according to a recent study by Point2. It cited Fort Wayne’s stellar rankings in home price-to-income ratio and unemployment rates. The list also mentioned Fort Worth, TX — hey, FTWtoday. (IndyStar)
Cause
  • Food banks are struggling with high demand. This year, food banks in central Indiana expect to serve ~96,000 families per month — up from 87,000 families per month in 2023. Learn how you can help Gleaners Food Bank, one of the largest suppliers in central Indiana. (WRTV)
Plan Ahead
  • Team Edward or Team Jacob? The Vogue announced it’s hosting an Eclipse Silent Disco on the night of the Total Solar Eclipse (April 8). Expect cheesy photo opps, interactive activities, and drink specials. Get tickets.
Job
  • We’re hiring a Sales Executive to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships in Indianapolis. This exec will lead prospecting initiatives, maintain a full and active client pipeline, and prepare and deliver sales presentations — all while earning a competitive salary with unlimited sick and vacation time. Learn more + apply.
Finance
  • One card, all the perks. Unlimited 1.5% cash back, a sign-up bonus worth hundreds, and 0% intro APR for 15 months (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*
Seasonal

💘 Love is in the air

Our readers’ local love stories
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Love stories can be heard all around Indy. | Graphic by 6AM City
Have you found love in Indianapolis? We want to know about it.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re creating a map of places where our readers have made memories around the area. We want to hear about every kind of relationship. Tell us about your meet cute stories, getting advice from a parent, learning to love yourself... we love love stories in all their forms. (But do keep it PG, please.)

Add a story to our map below by clicking the green “add point” button. You have until Friday, Feb. 9 to submit for a chance to be featured in our interactive map (and newsletter).
Tell your love story
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Today’s edition by:
Nicole
From the editor
Last year, former City Editor Anna and I volunteered at Gleaner’s food bank drive thru and it was a fulfilling experience. This definitely served as a good reminder and makes me want to volunteer again soon. You can sign up as a group, which would make a great team bonding activity.
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