JUNE 26-JULY 2, 2020
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Housing instability could upend state’s economy
Housing advocates are warning of a tidal wave of evictions in the state this summer unless an effort is coordinated to head it off.
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Developers push into Westfield along Carmel’s northern border
Over the past decade, developers have proposed nearly a dozen new subdivisions within a couple of miles of the 146th Street and Towne Road intersection.
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Governor’s race not top of mind in Black community
Democrat Woody Myers is the state’s first Black gubernatorial nominee from either major political party, but Black community leaders say his campaign is getting lost in the barrage of news about COVID-19 and protests over police brutality and racial inequity.
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Biologist, attorney, tech leader has championed inclusion throughout her career
During her six years on the board of Women & Hi Tech—the last year as its president—Angela Freeman has focused as much on up-and-coming young women and schoolgirls as on supporting the not-for-profit’s members.
Read MoreAfter years of turmoil, biotech testing firm aims to grow again
West Lafayette-based Bioanalytical Systems’ latest executive departure comes amid recent signs of stability, turnaround and growth for a company that just three years ago was on the verge of sinking.
Read MoreQ&A: Leah Gunning Francis on the responsibility of faith leaders in social justice
Francis ponders the role of clergy in combatting systemic racism and calling for social justice, which she wrote about in the 2015 book “Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community.”
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Furloughed ISO musicians say contract negotiations with orchestra officials are nonexistent
Musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra say negotiations with the organization’s management are nonexistent as the current contract is set to expire in less than two months and another round of furloughs has begun.
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ISO leader says musicians have been consulted in decisions
The head of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is refuting claims made earlier this week by musicians that management has been making financial decisions without any consultation or negotiations with the members of the orchestra.
Read MoreIndianapolis-based workforce analytics firm acquired by tech titans
Analytic.li, an Indianapolis-based workforce analytics firm, on Tuesday announced that it has been acquired by Novi Group LLC, an investment group led by Hoosier natives Fred Luddy and Greg Bell.
Read MoreJudge orders Lawson to produce documents on voting-machine security
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has argued that she shouldn’t have to turn over records about machine security because they could jeopardize cyberterrorism security. A judge wants to see for herself.
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Pandemic shutdown helps local garden centers blossom
Stay-at-home orders led central Indiana homeowners to spend money on their outdoor living spaces, even after a slow start to spring.
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Garden tour: Hundreds of hostas anchor eclectic Irvington garden
The garden is filled with surprises: a collection of tiny geodes, a small landing of old bricks uncovered while digging in the yard, and pieces of wood, stone and concrete that were once part of machinery.
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Developer of $40M residential project in Chatham Arch eyes 2021 finish
Well under way after years of revisions and delays, Chatham Park is expected to include up to 55 condominiums, seven single-family homes, four duplexes and 2,200 square feet of retail space.
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Editorial: City should diversify partnerships
Opening opportunities for Black Americans and other groups means rethinking not just how we do things but why we do them the way we do. And then amending or even ripping those systems apart and rebuilding them.
Read MoreGREG MORRIS: There’s no masking this problem
Face coverings help protect us from the virus, but they don’t do much for our ability to get along with one another.
Read More Developers push into Westfield along Carmel’s northern border
Over the past decade, developers have proposed nearly a dozen new subdivisions within a couple of miles of the 146th Street and Towne Road intersection.
Read MoreKaren Bravo: Here are two ways we are addressing systemic racism
As a lawyer and law professor, I believe I can contribute by using both my legal skills and my public role as incoming dean of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Read MoreAbbey Chambers: To battle racism, apply a racial lens to policymaking
The argument that small businesses should be protected from the burdens of paying livable wages does not consider the burdens low wages put on individuals (of color) who are left struggling to navigate the insufficient, overly complex and stigmatized social safety net.
Read MoreGarrett Mintz: What vulnerability means as an executive
It can be tough to break through our shell and show vulnerability, but the initial investment pays dividends.
Read MorePETE THE PLANNER: Procrastination can complicate homework—and retirement
Proper financial planning does not require additional work. It requires timelier work.
Read MoreINDY BEACONS: Indy native Ted Stevens made mark on Alaska
Like his long-time Senate colleague Richard Lugar, Stevens attended Indianapolis Public School No. 84 and Shortridge High School.
Read MoreBOHANON & CUROTT: There’s no economic incentive for police to change
It is time to end qualified immunity, the judicial policy that shields police officers from the legal consequences of violating the constitutional rights of citizens.
Read MoreLetter: Columnist right to criticize destruction
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz rightly made the distinction between demonstrators and rioters and did not attempt to validate the actions of the latter.
Read MoreLetter: Listen to scientists
Much as I, personally, would love to get back to a “normal” situation, I am willing to delay gratification and proceed with much thought and discussion on activities we would love to resume.
Read MoreLetter: Cities abused by police unions
Language in collective bargaining agreements tying the hands of local officials to discipline or terminate poor performance should never have been allowed at all and is likely in conflict with state law.
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Noblesville venue part of Live Nation’s new drive-in concert series
Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series, at three different venues in the United States in July, months after the live music industry went on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreCummins to form joint venture with hydrogen storage company
The announcement marks the latest in a series of steps the Columbus-based engine maker has taken in recent years to diversify its offerings in alternative-energy power systems.
Read MoreCity, United Way offer program to help not-for-profits land PPE supplies
United Way of Central Indiana will serve as the administrator and distribute the funds to not-for-profit organizations.
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Pittsburgh-based restaurant-and-bar chain closes last Indy location
Primanti Bros., which is known for serving french fries on its sandwiches, has permanently closed its downtown restaurant in Circle Centre Mall, at 49 W. Maryland St., according to its Facebook page.
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MIKE LOPRESTI: All-Star games have been full of winning moments
The struggling Indiana-Kentucky series is on pause because of the pandemic, but its new leader has pledged it will return.
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