Circle City’s identity drives art program at InterContinental Hotel
The luxury hotel pays tribute to Broad Ripple High School alum David Letterman among 24 pieces displayed in lobbies, hallways, meeting rooms and guest rooms.
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Crackers, a fixture in Indianapolis stand-up comedy since 1982, closes
Crackers Comedy Club, 207 N. Delaware St., was the final location for a stand-up brand launched in Broad Ripple in 1982.
Gene Hackman’s role in ‘Hoosiers’ led to unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
“Hoosiers,” featuring Hackman as Hickory Huskers Coach Norman Dale, was ranked as the No. 1 sports film of all-time by The Associated Press in 2020.
Documentary connects distinct factions of ‘Haughville USA’
Directed by Ben Rose, founding artistic director of Indianapolis Black Theatre Co., “Haughville USA” is scheduled to premiere Friday.
Kevin Hart’s production company named ‘cultural curator’ for Pacers Sports & Entertainment
The partners will produce a music and comedy festival during this summer’s WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.
Rolls-Royce, UAW reach tentative pact, averting 800-worker strike
Negotiators for the UAW Local 933 were seeking increases in wages, an end to wage tiers, and a cost-of-living adjustment for all members.
New year opens with fewer existing-home sales, higher prices
Home sales in central Indiana got off to a slow start in 2025, with a January snowstorm likely cooling off the pace of transactions.
Country singer plans to open 2 bar-and-grill locations in Indianapolis
Bedford native Clayton Anderson, who performed as part of Farm Aid in 2023, plans to invite local artists and industry friends to perform in the Nashville-inspired establishments.
Eli Lilly to spend $27B on four new manufacturing sites
The new manufacturing sites are expected to create create 3,000 pharmaceutical jobs and nearly 10,000 construction positions during the buildout.
City staffers seek more details on contentious Devington Plaza revamp, recommend denial of rezoning
The company’s current proposal calls for a two-phase, $100 million overhaul including more than 500 apartments, 35,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, townhouses and a hotel.
Simon-owned PS&E says it’s ‘part of conversations’ about Indy MLS effort
Mel Raines, the CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, confirmed the company’s involvement Monday night, although she declined to specify whether it was stepping in as an investor.
MLS commissioner attends Pacers game with Hogsett amid expansion talks
The game capped off a day of meetings between Garber and Hogsett, his deputies and some state officials, a source familiar with his plans told IBJ.
Photos: Downtown’s luxury InterContinental hotel opens after $110M rehab
The 170-room luxury hotel at 17 W. Market St., made its public debut Monday following a rehabilitation project to the historic building that began in 2018.
Indy Pride unveils lineup for two-day music series at American Legion Mall
Indy Pride Inc. will present “Unwritten” singer Natasha Bedingfield as one of the headliners for its concert series.
IBJ Podcast: Marsh Davis on a career saving Indiana landmarks, bringing right people to the table
The outgoing president of Indiana Landmarks discusses the value of historic preservation, its influence on Indianapolis, the projects that stand out over four decades and the one that got away.
Photo gallery: Pro volleyball All-Star Match draws full house to Fishers Event Center
In addition to traditional sales, many local volleyball clubs, collegiate programs and youth organizations were provided tickets, as well as through partnerships with the Hamilton County Sports Authority and Indiana Sports Corp.
With InterContinental and Aloft now open downtown, what’s next in the hotel pipeline?
More than $1 billion in hotels and associated projects is under construction or set to begin in the next 12 months. Another several hundred million dollars’ worth of investment is under consideration or in the planning stages.
BorgWarner to close Noblesville facility, cut jobs in restructuring effort
The Michigan-based company told IBJ that work has been underway since October to move employees from the Noblesville Technical Center to a similar facility elsewhere in Indiana. More than 20 people are expected to lose their jobs in the transition.
Indy airport board approves plans for $206M hotel. Here’s when it could open.
The vote comes just under a year after the budget for the hotel was slashed by $57 million.
Lou Malnati’s to close all Indianapolis-area pizzerias
The Northbrook, Illinois-based chain will keep restaurants open in Crown Point and Schererville.