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Westfield chooses Indianapolis artist for Underground Railroad sculpture

June 11, 2026

Elissa Maudlin

The sculpture, called Hold the Stars, will be installed at The Grand on Main development at the southeast corner of State Road 32 and Poplar Boulevard.

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$169M Fishers District expansion includes JD Finish Line HQ, new fieldhouse, apartments, townhomes

June 10, 2026

Elissa Maudlin

JD Finish Line, home to the JD Sports and Finish Line brands, plans to relocate from Indianapolis to Fishers, where it will establish a 350,000-square-foot North America headquarters in the former Navient Building.

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Westfield council OKs tax break for accounting firm’s new HQ

June 8, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The two-story office building will be constructed on North Union Street, next to Basile Westfield Playhouse and near Christ United Methodist Church.

Veterans Park in Carmel aims to be more than just a memorial

June 5, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Carmel officials and military veterans are hopeful a new 1.6-acre park will help bring the community closer to its armed services members.

Capital Group expanding Carmel operations, creating up to 200 jobs

June 4, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The company plans to invest $13.5 million to expand at one of its primary client service hubs at 12811 N. Meridian St.

Wally’s set to open in Whitestown this month

June 4, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The travel center will feature a convenience store, gift shop, extensive food offerings and bathrooms, plus gas pumps and electric vehicle charging stations.

Sheridan water adventure park set to open

June 3, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The 126-acre adventure park with a 6-acre lake, water slides, cabanas, sandy beaches and a floating obstacle course is set to open Thursday in Hamilton County after years of planning and almost a year of construction.

RayzeBio planning $150M in radiopharmaceutical facilities in Whitestown

June 1, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The company, which is owned by biopharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb Co., is working on an incentive package with Whitestown officials that includes tax abatements for construction and new equipment for two buildings.

Zionsville business owners give mixed reactions to downtown revitalization project

May 29, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Zionsville officials are working toward a final design and a construction timeline for a downtown revitalization called Main Street Momentum as nearby business owners watch with both eagerness and anxiety.

Noblesville council approves 296 new homes from Lennar, Drees Homes

May 28, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Winslow Hills will bring about 200 executive-style estate homes, while Rollingwood will bring 96 ranch and two-story homes.

Life sciences firm planning $16M relocation to Noblesville

May 27, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Bothell, Washington-based BioLife Solutions Inc. plans to move its manufacturing and research operations from Indianapolis to Hamilton County.

Upland Brewing acquires Sangrita Grill & Cantina in Fishers

May 26, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The restaurant closed Monday to undergo changes and is expected to open again on Saturday.

Splenda maker Heartland Food acquires Equal maker’s Americas business

May 22, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The deal for the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands Inc. gives Carmel-based Heartland control of two of the top-selling artificial sweetener brands sold in the United States.

Carmel closer to finalizing redevelopment ideas for Home Place

May 22, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The Home Place Subarea Plan gives suggestions on how the 194-year-old working-class neighborhood could be redeveloped in the future.

Carmel considers plan to demolish 123-year-old house for new bookstore, cafe

May 21, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The property owners originally planned to open Stella House Books & Cafe after renovating and adding on to the house. They now would like to house the business in a brand new building.

Patch Development approved for tax break for planned $7M Fishers HQ

May 20, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Plans call for the 22,500-square-foot flex office building to be built on a 1.72-acre lot near the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport.

Noblesville moving forward with new $50M police station

May 14, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The Noblesville City Council approved two resolutions on Tuesday as initial funding steps for the new 58,917-square-foot, two-story facility.

Westfield council debates alcohol event vendors, supporting brick-and-mortar shops

May 13, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The Westfield City Council voted this week to allow two temporary vendors in the city’s downtown Designated Outside Refreshment Area, or DORA, for special events. But the vote wasn’t unanimous.

Westfield council OKs developer’s plan for 300 apartments, 25 townhomes

May 11, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Washington, D.C.-based Level 2 Development LLC plans to develop the $80 million project on 16.5 acres along State Road 32.

Carmel unveils redevelopment ideas for U.S. 31

May 8, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

For U.S. 31, renderings of design concepts show activated storefronts, pedestrian trails and sitting areas with green space planted right outside of office buildings. Tables with umbrellas, string lights and shrubs are also meant to encourage that pedestrian traffic.

Boone County considering moratorium on data center development

May 7, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The Boone County Area Plan Commission unanimously voted to forward a favorable recommendation for the moratorium to the Boone County Commissioners, who have final approval.

North of 96 roundup: Taproom, Dairy Queen among north-side openings

May 7, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

A Sun King taproom, a primary care center and a Dairy Queen are among new businesses that have recently opened or are set to open across the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look at some of them:

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