General Assembly, governor bypass green reforms
Indiana environmental advocates had lots of disappointments this year regarding government reform efforts.
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Indiana logs more complaints against collectors as pressure mounts to make debtors pay up
A lot of people owe money these days, and some of the agencies hired to pursue them are resorting to old- school tactics to
collect. Things like calling at all hours, threatening to have debtors jailed or fired, or employing abusive language.
Gregg landing in prime spots abandoned by failed retailers Circuit City, Linens & Things
Electronics retailer HHGregg Inc. has snapped up at least a dozen former Circuit City and Linens & Things locations in six states and is eyeing more of the empty big boxes in an opportunistic move toward expansion.
Guidebook beats smartphones in smackdown
Guidebook beats smartphones in smackdown Slow download speeds, small screens hinder phones Conde Nast Traveler magazine sent three reporters to Moscow, one armed with an iPhone, one with a BlackBerry Bold, and one with an old-fashioned guidebook, to see whether the gadgets or the book were more helpful in completing a series of typical tourist […]
Civility is admired in life and death
What would you want said in your obituary that would set you apart from your peers?
Greatest Spectacle has highs, lows
I went away after the Indianapolis 500 once again convinced I’d experienced the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but I didn’t
view the race with a critical eye like my pal Robin Miller did.
Report says Indiana health care is over-specialized
Hoosiers see too many specialty physicians and are driving up health care costs as they do, according to a recent study by the Indiana University Center for Health Policy.
HICKS: Administration demonized ‘investors’ in Chrysler deal
Almost one-third of Chrysler’s investors are schoolteachers, college administrators, firefighters and police officers. These
“vultures” of Wall Street finance have seen the value of their hard work severely hampered by the Chrysler bankrutcy plan.
Transit, sustainable development likely to be themes in rescue of near-north neighborhood
Local leaders and, soon, a national team of experts, are quietly developing a strategy to revitalize Marion County’s biggest
concentration of brownfield sites and impoverished urban neighborhoods, centered at East 22nd Street and the Monon Trail.
Poll: Americans plan fewer trips
Poll: Americans plan fewer trips The number of vacationing Americans will be down this summer, according to a AP-Gfk Poll, and a third of Americans surveyed said they already have canceled at least one trip this year because of financial concerns. Overall, the April survey found only 42 percent of Americans plan a leisure trip […]
Indianapolis outpaces Cincinnati in many convention measures
In this Quick Hits look at a competing convention city, Cincinnati boasts more convention space, but Indianapolis draws more guests.
Recession toughens faith communities
I enjoyed speaking to your reporter, Kathleen McLaughlin. However, her article ["Building on a prayer," in the May 25 issue] contains an error that requires correction. The statement that "Holy Trinity Greek Christian Orthodox Church proceeded with its northward migration from 40th and Pennsylvania streets to western Carmel even though it isn’t necessarily growing"—is not […]
Arts Council faces grants-divvying dilemma
The Arts Council of Indianapolis faces the unenviable task of divvying up less than $1 million in city grants for the arts, compared with $2.15 million that was awarded last year.
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS ¦ Simon Property Group was honored last month for community service by the International Council of Shopping Centers. A headline on page 10 last week misidentified the group that honored Simon. ¦ Last week’s page one story “Building on a Prayer” should have said Holy Trinity Greek Christian Orthodox Church moved from 40th and […]
DINING: Quick-serve Roscoe’s Tacos keeps quality intact
I’ll make the case that Roscoe’s Tacos (642 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood) deserves a spot among those who rotate among the area’s
many Mexican restaurants. That’s because this eatery’s operators know what they want to do and do it well.
Building off Circle finally lands a tenant
T-Mobile has inked a five-year lease for a 2,200-square-foot space at the 2 N. Meridian St. building on the northwest corner of Washington and Meridian streets.
Heartland Distillers joins mini-boom in artisan spirit-making
Since January, Heartland Distillers has turned out several small batches of its first signature spirit—Indiana Vodka—available at about 300 area retailers.
LOU’S VIEWS: IRT’s ‘Interpreting William’ needs rewriting
This week, William Conner on stage at the IRT and another chorus of "Tomorrow," courtesy of Beef &
Boards.
Remove barriers to lower costs
By preserving residency as a condition to distribute booze, our Legislature is protecting Indiana’s existing liquor distributors, many of whom do business in neighboring states like Illinois and Michigan. This antiquated standard is anti-competitive and ultimately means higher prices and reduced selection for Indiana residents.
Ivy Tech searching for ways to deal with growth-WEB ONLY
Rapidly growing Ivy Tech Community College has formed a study committee to figure out how the school can cope with its growing enrollment amid budget limitations. Ivy Tech officials worry the school may not be able to accommodate the increasing crush of students. Summer-class enrollment is up 33 percent over last year. The study committee […]