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EDITORIAL: IBJ’s Wish List provides an easy way to give
Our Holiday Wish List, published weekly from Dec. 7 through Dec. 21, itemizes the needs of Indianapolis-area not-for-profits, giving companies a place to find worthy recipients of their cast-offs.
Editorial: My.indy.gov is step up for city
We encourage the city to not only complete implementation of the site but to fully fund continual upgrades. The public’s expectation of being able to interact with city government online, without a trip downtown, will only grow.
Fast-growing logistics-software startup plans to hire 90
FreightRover—which began as part of the Indianapolis trucking company Celadon Group—sells software that helps clients optimize freight flow and streamline carrier payments for shippers, carriers and drivers.
House Democrats pick new leader as GOP supermajority remains uncertain
Republicans won 66 of the chamber’s 100 seats on Tuesday, one short of the two-thirds majority that has rendered Democrats totally without power. But the results of one race remain unknown.
State museum improves visits for visually impaired
The Indiana State Museum has created an app meant to make the museum more accessible to people who are visually impaired or blind. The Indiana State Museum Guide app provides visitors with an audio tour that guides them to artifacts, interactives and exhibits. Specific audio instructions, combined with tactile maps and special floor guides, make […]
Eiteljorg Museum renovates Western galleries, adds pieces
“A Buck-jumper,” a painting by Frederic Remington, has been rehung in the Eiteljorg Museum’s Western art galleries. (Photo courtesy Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art) The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will unveil its newly renovated Western galleries Nov. 10 as part of the opening of “Attitudes: The West in […]
Alternative newspaper Nuvo reducing print schedule
Indianapolis-based alternative newspaper Nuvo has been cranking out a print edition every week since 1990. That is due to change beginning this month.
Suburban school districts approve tax hikes for security reasons
Noblesville School Corp. and Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. asked voters to approve higher property taxes to pay for more safety and security efforts in their districts.
J.D. Ford defeats incumbent state Sen. Mike Delph in district that straddles Marion, Hamilton counties
With two-thirds of precincts reporting, Ford held a 57 percent to 43 percent lead over Delph.
Mike Braun wins Indiana Senate race, ousting incumbent Joe Donnelly
Donnelly, who served one term, said he called Braun and will seek a smooth transition.
New downtown nightclub set to take over Subterra Lounge space
A new nightclub that describes itself as a “New Orleans-inspired voodoo dive bar” is set to celebrate its grand opening Saturday.
Lilly raises guidance after topping profit, revenue expectations
Lilly’s revenue in the United States rose 11 percent year-over-year, to $3.4 billion, thanks largely to rising sales of diabetes drugs Trulicity and Basgalar, cancer treatment Verzenio and psoriasis medication Taltz.
Voters head to the polls to decide Senate, congressional races
Dozens of state and local races are on the ballot as are proposals to amend the Indiana Constitution to restrict state spending and to let IPS spend more. But thousands of voters have already cast ballots.
Amazon to choose two cities instead of one for HQ2 project, newspaper says
The online retail giant plans to divide the $5 billion HQ2 project between two locations, The Wall Street Journal said, citing a person familiar with the matter. The two cities will end up with about 25,000 workers each.
Brewpub closes after seven-month run in Butler-Tarkington
A brewery and restaurant that hoped to be part of the revitalization of the south end of the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood has closed, citing “unexpected circumstances.”
Broad Ripple lands taco restaurant, tiki bar, chicken joint
All three establishments are set to open this month on Broad Ripple Avenue in former restaurant and bar spaces.
Two suburban school districts seek tax hikes for security reasons
Noblesville School Corp. and Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. are asking voters to approve higher property taxes to pay for more safety and security efforts in their districts.
Editorial: Convention hotel plan a winner
A proposed public-private partnership to build two convention hotels with 1,400 more rooms as well as a $120 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center will give downtown and Visit Indy a big boost.
IU experts expect economy to maintain strong pace in 2019
The U.S. economy is expected to remain strong next year, with Indiana outperforming the nation, according to the annual Business Outlook forecast released Thursday by Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.