United Way revamping approach to funding
Some social service leaders are worried about the shift in strategy toward grant allocations and away from annual allocations.
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Tax appeals mushroom as Lilly, city squabble over years of assessments
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker has appealed its annual tax bill for its two massive campuses south of downtown every year since 2012.
ITT Educational’s CEO, directors scoff at $250M lawsuit
Attorneys for the defendants have asked the court to discuss the case, arguing it falls far short of the standards needed to warrant a full-blown trial.
MIKE LOPRESTI: At kickoff time, let’s review some interesting anniversaries
From a rare Hoosier victory to Knute Rockne’s hiring, these are football events worth remembering.
MICKEY MAURER: Put these Hoosier authors on your ‘to read’ list
Here are three books you should take on a fall or winter getaway.
EDITORIAL: Lilly acted inappropriately when it pulled logo off Daly’s car
We understand that companies face difficult decisions when it comes to protecting their brands. But IBJ posits that Lilly’s decision to punish a race car driver for something his father said before he was born is the kind of decision that can set back progress made on racial tolerance and equality.
Whether for team building or birthday partying, getting out of a locked room is all the rage
You’ve got exactly one hour before the bomb explodes/the boat sinks/the guards realize you are escaping from prison. Can you and your co-workers, pals and/or family members get out in time?
Letter: IPS surplus depleted by state cuts, inflation
For a district with an annual budget of about $260 million, it is easy to understand that steadily decreasing state revenues, inflation, a long-overdue increase to teacher pay and holding the cost of employee benefits neutral would quickly deplete an $8 million surplus from the prior year.
Mike Smith: If we can put a man on the moon, we can beat poverty
Of course, poverty is everywhere, but it is worse in Indianapolis than in most major metro areas. Our general poverty rate of 20.8 percent and our child poverty rate of 31.9 percent are both well above national averages, and we are one of the 10 worst cities in America when it comes to economic mobility.
Chris Watts: John McCain, Bob Dole and the soul of Indiana’s GOP
John McCain and Bob Dole both put national interest over political expediency: country first, to crib McCain’s 2008 slogan. If we defined a “Dole/McCain Republican,” he or she would be a traditional conservative with a streak of pragmatism, a willingness to compromise and an appreciation for bipartisanship.
Republicans set caucus date to decide Jeff Miller replacement
Marion County GOP Chairman Jim Merritt announced that a Republican caucus has been set to replace Jeff Miller, who resigned earlier this month after pleading guilty to felony battery charges.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace for August 31, 2018
While the number of homes for sale has crept up through the summer, the available inventory still lags last year significantly.
All-Star Real Estate Agents: The Indy area’s top teams and solo sellers
Three longtime high performers retain the top spots in IBJ’s All-Star team rankings, while Mike Duncan marks 20 years as an agent by topping IBJ’s list of solo stars.
Developers say Stringtown near downtown could become hot spot
Stringtown is surrounded by activity or proposed activity: at IUPUI to the east, 16 Tech to the north, the former Central State Hospital site to the west, and the former GM stamping plant to the south.
Noodles & Co. makes downtown closure permanent after flood
The restaurant closed July 30 when a vehicle fire in the World of Wonders parking garage for Circle Centre mall led to a flood. It never reopened.
KIM: Purdue revolutionizing college finance with Back a Boiler
If the Purdue degree is valuable and leads to a well-paying job, Purdue and the student both benefit. If not, Purdue absorbs some or even all the financial pain.
Retiree goes modern, spare in Fountain Square home
After scouting around the Fountain Square area for an empty lot on which to build, Mike Wright discovered the work of architect Brian Burtch, principal at Neon Architecture.
Longtime Indianapolis Housing Agency leader announces retirement
Rufus “Bud” Myers is retiring as executive director of the Indianapolis Housing Agency after nearly 18 years in the position, the IHA announced Wednesday.
U.S. economy slightly stronger in 2nd quarter than first estimated
The U.S. economy grew at a strong 4.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, the best showing in nearly four years, as growth stayed on track to produce its strongest annual gain in more than a decade.
Pacers could play game in India as part of NBA’s international push
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is considering staging a preseason game in Mumbai next year, and a Pacers executive said the Blue and Gold is likely to be involved.