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Teacher preparation already changing

At the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, we agree with David Harris [Sept. 3 Forefront] that Gov. Mitch Daniels is in an exciting position to reform teacher preparation at Purdue. Some steps have already been taken there, with the governor’s endorsement.

More ways to fix abandoned homes

I finished reading the [Sept. 3 Forefront column] from Samuel Odle and couldn’t agree more that the abandoned homes issue poses many challenges for the neighborhoods, residents and overall Indianapolis community. However, I felt compelled to offer a fourth solution.

ALTEMEYER: ISO’s challenges real, but solvable

The challenges facing the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are now widely known, but many still struggle with how that can be, especially when you look out at the sea of people in attendance at some of our Symphony on the Prairie performances. But facts are facts.

EDITORIAL: Stop obstructing TIF projects

We applaud the move by certain Democrats on the City-County Council last month to advance a proposal to expand the downtown tax increment financing district. Now we’re counting on the full council to pass it when it’s eligible for consideration at the council’s Sept. 17 meeting.

Symphony standoff might fray local support

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s decision to cancel the first two weeks of its season and lock out musicians could carry long-term risks in alienating subscribers and donors, observers say.

Greenwood shoots for upscale I-65 interchange

Greenwood’s leaders plan to be discriminating about what can be built near a new Interstate 65 interchange at Worthsville Road, slated for construction in 2014.

Fed unveils bold, open-ended steps to aid economy

The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of bold and open-ended steps Thursday designed to stimulate the economy by boosting the stock market and making it cheaper for people to borrow and spend. Stocks surged after the announcement.

Area home-sale contracts up again in August

Purchase agreements in the nine-county area totaled 2,151 during the month, a 5-percent increase from August 2011. Year-to-date sales are up 14 percent compared with the same time last year.

Men suspected in appliance theft ring

Danville police apprehended two men Wednesday who they say stole about $1,500 in appliances from a foreclosed home and could be part of an even bigger crime ring. Repair shop truck driver Nick King and housing inspector Steven Atkins may be involved in taking hundreds of appliances from dozens of foreclosed homes in the Indianapolis area over the past decade. Detectives also discovered a large marijuana-growing operation in a repair shop owned by King’s father. King and Adkins are being held in the Hendricks County Jail awaiting charges.