Music venues awarded $121K in grants for COVID relief
The grants to 17 Indianapolis businesses are to be used for overhead costs, which could include monthly rent or mortgage payments and utility bills.
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Fifth Third Bank announces market president change
Kevin Hipskind, Fifth Third’s Indianapolis-based market president since 2018, has been promoted. His successor comes from Louisville, where he has been market president since 2015.
IBJ Podcast: The latest wisdom on kids and COVID-19 from a Riley Hospital specialist
Six months into the pandemic, parents are still struggling with what COVID-19 means for the kids. Should they be in school? Can they go on play dates? Can they hug grandma? Host Mason King turns to Dr. James Wood, a pediatrician at Riley Children’s Health, for some answers.
Indiana teachers union to sit out governor’s race despite key education issues at play
The political arm of the Indiana State Teachers Association will not make an endorsement in the governor’s race. Instead, it will focus on supporting dozens of legislative races, particularly those in which teachers are running.
United States facing back-to-school laptop shortage
The world’s three biggest computer companies, Lenovo, HP and Dell, have told school districts they have a shortage of nearly 5 million laptops.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
More than 70,000 patients in the U.S. have been given convalescent plasma, a century-old approach to fend off flu and measles before vaccines. History suggests it works against some, but not all, infections.
Sato wins Indy 500 under late caution flag at empty Speedway
Takuma Sato cruised to victory after Spencer Pigot crashed exiting Turn 4, bringing out the caution with a handful of laps remaining and forcing what had been a thrilling race to end under caution.
As kids move from quarantine to school, separation anxiety may follow. Here’s how to help.
With school re-openings—or partial re-openings—just around the corner, many parents are wondering how they can help their children wade back into the world.
What does it mean for a wine to be ‘food-friendly’? Here’s what to look for.
A truly food-friendly wine plays nicely with a wide variety of foods, from sweet to savory to spicy, from meat to fish to veggies—not a unicorn wine for a “perfect pairing” with a specific dish.
Book Review: `Story of Gardening’ gets a timely update
The authors show gardening to be an age-old struggle to appreciate and amplify nature’s beauty while also imposing order on it. It’s about finding a balance, too, between what looks good and what is practical.
Seawalls shored up to protect 2 historic World’s Fair homes in northwest Indiana
The Wieboldt-Rostone House and the Florida Tropical House were featured in the 1933 World’s Fair in nearby Chicago but were moved after the fair closed to lakeside property that’s now part of the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Art of Design: Toning down that Tuscan look you once really wanted
Forget the colors of the sunsets, burnt oranges, browns and ochres of Italian villas. Repaint your home’s walls in neutral tones that will set the stage for a hip, contemporary vibe.
Butler University makes last-second switch to online classes after more COVID cases
The school has decided to start its fall semester with students on campus but taking undergraduate classes online for two weeks, following an increase in coronavirus cases and evidence some students aren’t following safety guidelines.
State reports 618 new COVID-19 cases, two-week low in deaths
Indiana’s 7-day testing-positivity rate dipped to 7.5% on Sunday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
Landmarks’ endangered list includes schools with Black history
Indiana Landmarks’ “10 Most Endangered” list includes the Union Literary Institute in Union City, which was opened in 1846 by a group of anti-slavery Quakers and free Blacks.
Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic
Its importance to the survival of IndyCar teams meant the race had to be staged, even if fans weren’t allowed inside Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Marion County court system to resume jury trials
To protect jurors against the spread of COVID-19 during trials, the court system is implementing assigned, socially distanced seating and requiring face masks.
Purdue adds random coronavirus testing during fall term
The university’s goal is to test approximately 10% of the campus each week. Students will have 48 hours to be tested after getting an email.
Indiana death toll from COVID-19 passes 3,000 as cases top 85,000
Deaths from COVID-19 now exceed 175,000 in the United States and more than 800,000 worldwide.
Bloomington order limits private gatherings to 15 people
Mayor John Hamilton issued the order after photos and videos shared on social media showed Indiana University students gathering in large groups without masks or practicing social distancing.
