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First, today’s weather:

Some sun, then clouds; chilly. High: 42 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories today in Indianapolis:

1. A portion of Market Street will be closed today, Mar. 28, due to a planned larger reconstruction project. According to the City’s Department of Public Works, West Market Street is shut down from Illinois Street to Monument Circle for roadway repairs and the improvement of the sidewalks, ramps, and crosswalks for ADA compliance. The westbound lane will remain open to traffic. The two eastern lanes of Illinois Street will also be restricted near the intersection with Market Street. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
2. This weekend, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department hosted a workshop to help recruit more female officers to the department. While IMPD’s current classes are approximately 14 percent women, Indianapolis is working toward the national “30 by 30” initiative, which aims to have women make up 30 percent of recruit classes by 2030. “We’re about 200 officers shy of really where we’d like to be, so we’re just trying to get the best qualified people to come out,” said Chief Randal Taylor. (FOX 59 Indianapolis)
3. The Spring 2022 xZooberance celebration has officially begun at the Indianapolis Zoo! This four-week event is happening at the Zoo from 12 to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays until Apr. 17. Guests can enjoy a variety of music entertainment acts on two stages, as well as a special chef-prepared menu and craft beverages. Learn more about the schedule of xZooberance events on the Zoo’s website. (wlfi.com)

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• Looking for a new home in Indianapolis? These local properties have just hit the market. (Indianapolis Patch)
• Indy Parks and Recreation encourages the community to outside this spring and try out Disc Golf! The Indianapolis Disc Golf Club was established in 1988 and has grown tremendously over the years. Learn more on Facebook. (Facebook)
• Did you know that the Indianapolis Public Library has Seed Libraries at 17 locations, including its bookmobiles? You can get free seeds to start your gardens and you don’t even have to bring them back! Learn more at indypl.org. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.