They’re Back! HMP Signs

Want to show pride in your neighborhood? Historic Meridian Park signs, such as those seen adorning many homes throughout HMP and the web site, are available for purchase. Signs can include personalized information, such as the year the home was built, the date it was...

Random Happenings

On August 21, HMP neighbor St. Richard’s School held a dedication ceremony for its newly renovated gymnasium. SRS’s new head of school, Patricia Swenson, spoke to students, parents, faculty, administrators, trustees and alumni during the ceremony.Long time neighbors...

October Meeting: Project HOME Indy

Everyone is invited to October’s neighborhood meeting to hear more about Project HOME Indy (www.projecthomeindy.org), a non-profit organization coming soon to the Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood. Project HOME Indy intends to provide pregnant and low income or...

Residents Mourn Passing of "Mayor of Meridian Park"

I count myself as one of the many people who have been blessed to know Isaiah Hill Jr. With a heavy heart, I know I speak on behalf all of us who were deeply saddened by his passing on August 28. He was 88 years old.We often say that Historic Meridian Park is a...

Neighborhood Recycling Moves to Double 8 Foods

Due to construction at the Children’s Museum, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has temporarily relocated its recycling bin from the museum to Double 8 Foods on Fairfield Avenue. Not only is this is a more convenient location to drop off recyclables for Historic Meridian...

Historic Meridian Park Welcomes Two New Principals

IPS William Bell School 60 and St. Richard’s School both begin the academic year with new heads of school.Melissa Richards is the new principal at William A. Bell, School #60. She is originally from the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Edinboro University of Pa....

Upcoming Mapleton Fall Creek events

October 11: Volunteers Needed for Fruit Tree Planting in MFCEden in Indianapolis received a grant for fruit trees through Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Neighborwoods program. They will get 40 fruit trees and some Red Oaks. They need 40 volunteers to help with...

2008 Fall Festival: Be There on September 28!

Residents at the HMP Fall Festival in 2007.Jeanne Rieger is the defending Chili Cook-off champion, seen here winning the Golden Ladle award last year.Gretchen Turner won the top prize in 2007’s cornbread competiton.More than 60 neighbors attended the annual gathering...

Summer BBQ Gets Rained “In”

The sudden downpour of rain didn’t dampen people’s spirits when the event was suddenly moved indoors.Back by popular demand, last year’s magician, Taylor Knapp, returned to the Summer BBQ and Pitch-in and put on a another memorable show.A poor weather forecast didn’t...

City Market Challenges Historic Meridian Park

HMP residents at last year’s To Market To Market Ball included Lorraine Phillips Vavul, Doug Day, Jean Richcreek, Steve Towns, Lamar Richcreek and Jeanette Holloway Towns.The evening of Saturday, September 20, the Indianapolis City Market will host its annual...