APRIL 19-25, 2024
A pilot program that has sought to put Indianapolis renters on a more even playing field with their landlords in eviction cases faces an uncertain fate with the end of federal COVID-19 funding. Taylor Wooten examines the murky future of one of the few tools city officials have to address Indianapolis’ high-frequency of evictions. Also in this week’s issue, John Russell asks officials at health system Ascension whether its latest round of restructuring will result in the sale or closure of its operations in central Indiana. And Mickey Shuey gauges the pressure facing the downtown office market.
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Ascension health care system retracts nationwide—but not in Indy
In the past five years, the nation’s largest Catholic health system has unloaded more than a dozen hospitals across the country, from New York to Alabama, as it restructures amid a growing tide of red ink.
Read MoreFuture of Indy’s eviction-fighting program unclear as funding ends
The Tenant Advocacy Project, launched in 2021, is one of the few tools city officials have to fight Indianapolis’ high frequency of evictions, and organizers want to see the program continue.
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Urban Vines founder’s next venture in Westfield is sweet
Noah Herron, with co-founders Mike Hayner and Marc Rupenthal, plans to open Urban Apples Cidery in May. It will be Hamilton County’s first cidery and the 15th cidery in Indiana, according to ciderguide.com.
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Smithfield Foods donation will help this year’s Rev chefs
The May 4 culinary party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that raises funds for the Indiana University Health Foundation is sold out.
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Derek Schultz: The Clark effect
Outside of Peyton Manning’s MVP trophy hoisting and “Saturday Night Live” hosting peak 20 years ago, it’s hard to find any single Indianapolis sports figure that ever quite possessed the cachet that Clark carries with her to the Circle City.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Jim Ryan
Jim Ryan joined Evansville-based Old National Bancorp, parent of Old National Bank, in 2000 and became CEO in 2019. Under his leadership, Old National last year completed a $6.5 billion acquisition of Chicago-based First Midwest Bank, bringing its total assets to $46 billion. Ryan is chair of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, vice chair of the Evansville […]
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Caskets by Abbey Caskets
History: Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a Catholic Benedictine monastery, was founded in 1854 in Spencer County by monks from Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland. Per their tradition, monks are buried in wood caskets with streamlined design elements intended to reflect the simplicity of their lives. In 1999, the monks of the Archabbey saw that there was enough […]
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Six-story apartment building planned on site across from Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis-based TWG says it has all four of the parcels comprising the site under contract, pending city approval to rezone them from the current I-2 industrial classification to a more apartment-friendly designation.
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Shreve, Goodrich self-fund to top GOP fundraising in two congressional primaries
Former Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve is “paying his own way” in the 6th Congressional District, while incumbent 5th District Rep. Victoria Spartz trails Gaylor Electric owner Chuck Goodrich in fundraising after a late start and Goodrich’s own contributions.
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Lilly, Roche to get expedited FDA review for blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Roche and Lilly said they believe the test could play an important role in improving access to early and accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
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Butler selects inaugural dean of new two-year college
The two-year college is being created to expand access to students from historically underserved communities and increase affordability.
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Spark on the Circle to return this year with some changes
The temporary public park that occupied a quarter of Monument Circle for four months last year is coming back for longer stay this summer in a slightly different location.
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Vouchers could soon supercharge Indiana’s growing microschool community
Lawmakers could revive a plan to let all parents use Education Scholarship Accounts on classes, tutoring, extracurricular activities and more.
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Amazon HQ2 was supposed to add 2,500 jobs last year, but it downsized instead
Amid a shift in work habits prompted by the coronavirus pandemic and a squeeze in the tech industry, the downturn in hiring marks another setback in the boost Amazon had initially promised.
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Downtown office properties are facing tough financial years—but mall project offers hope
It’s a challenge hitting urban centers across the United States. Downtown office buildings are seeing their values plummet and vacancy rates climb due to space consolidation and a continued hesitancy toward renewals and new leases following the pandemic.
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Editorial: Voting is crucial to democracy and your way to influence policy
In these last weeks before the primary, we urge the candidates to tone down the rancor and turn up the talk about issues—not just for the sake of voters but for what it will mean generally for democracy.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Good news in Indy, led by Caitlin Clark
we already are beginning to realize the impact Clark will have on the Indiana Fever and the WNBA. The Fever will have 36 games nationally televised, more than any other team in the league. And ticket sales and ticket prices are soaring.
Read MoreTanuja Singh: Transforming the ivory tower into a relevant institution
Higher education institutions must demonstrate relevance and a strong value proposition because today’s learners are seeking an educational experience that isn’t confined by traditional boundaries. Students want not just a rigorous intellectual experience but one that prepares them for a world that constantly requires them to adapt.
Read MoreMaureen Weber: To the next governor: Prepare the youngest to thrive
The governor could trade chronic underinvestment for a robust strategic bet in which today’s early learners form the skills to become the critical thinkers, problem-solvers and communicators driving our economy decades from now.
Read MoreKim Saxton and Todd Saxton: Entrepreneurs don’t need to go it alone.
Forbes has ranked Indiana in the top two states for starting a business for the last few years. We have so many great resources to help people getting started.
Read MoreJalene Hahn: Saying goodbye to Daniel Kahneman, an economics pioneer
Before Kahneman and his colleagues, economic theory, and the practice of finance, consisted of investigating the reliability of the Efficient Market Hypothesis and the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Macroeconomics concepts for non-economists
GDP does not include household production, such as cleaning, yard work and raising children, nor the underground economy, and has other conceptual flaws, but as noted above, it is a consistent measure.
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NBA All-Star Weekend coffee shop to reopen near Monument Circle
Plaid & Pearls Coffee Lounge will take over the former location of Pearings Cafe & Frozen Yogurt at 6 W. Washington St.
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Fishers City Council approves lower parking fee for nonresidents at Geist Waterfront Park
A $50 parking fee was instituted last year over concerns about possible overcrowding and traffic congestion at the new venue, but visits fell far short of predictions.
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Crouch has the most money on hand for final governor’s race push
Combined, the candidates have nearly $5 million left to spend and have spent a jaw-dropping $20 million in the first quarter of 2024.
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Sales of existing homes in central Indiana slip for 26th straight month
The exceptions to the trend were Boone and Hendricks counties, where closed sales increased 24.1% and 9.8% over March 2023.
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Indians shift lineup in front office with new CEO, general manager
Randy Lewandowski, who has been president and general manager of the Triple A Minor League baseball team since 2016, has been named president and CEO.
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