Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Disney Jr. are ‘Clubhouse’ pals
“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit,” born from a partnership between the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Disney Jr., is scheduled to open Saturday.
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Bret Michaels, All-American Rejects to share Carb Day concert bill
The Carb Day concert, traditionally headlined by rock acts, is one of three music events leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?
Prominent allies believe Buttigieg cannot feasibly do both, even as others raise the comparison to Barack Obama, who was elected president just four years after becoming a U.S. senator.
After years of construction, downtown Indy’s newest luxury hotel opens this month
After six years of construction and expensive delays, The InterContinental Hotel is accepting bookings. Here’s when visitors can book stays and what it could cost.
Dora Hospitality Group planning AC by Marriott hotel at Fishers District
The 135-room hotel at The Union at Fishers District is expected to open in late 2026.
Ruoff Music Center discontinues season passes for lawn seating
Ending the “Lawnie Pass” promotion is one of several changes coming to the venue in its 2025 concert season.
Circle Centre restaurant Nada to close
Nada opened in 2016, taking over 8,500 square feet previously occupied by Circle Centre Mall anchor tenant Nordstrom.
Morgan County officials approve rezoning for proposed 391-acre data center
Residents voiced a variety of concerns about the proposed data center, but the three-person board voted unanimously to move forward.
Some local governments are slowing spending as lawmakers debate property tax cuts
The bill would reduce property taxes—and therefore reduce local government revenue—by about $1.4 billion over three years, according to the bill’s fiscal plan.
Local Scouting America council set to sell Indy headquarters, western Indiana camp
The Crossroads of America Council is selling the properties in hopes of securing financial stability after several years of losses.
Hendricks fine-tuning plans for $300M first phase of Circle Centre revamp
The developer behind the planned overhaul of Circle Centre Mall could start construction work on the $600 million project by the end of this year.
Gray Brothers plans to close Mooresville cafeteria, sell building for $10M
Third-generation owner Jason Gray told IBJ plans for after the sale—including when and where the beloved restaurant will reopen—are still in the works.
Opposition brings likely end to Indiana utility siting bill, but the issue isn’t going away
A key lawmaker called the bill a response to ongoing resistance of local governments to greenlight solar, wind and other renewables projects that are necessary to support the state’s growing energy demands.
IBJ Podcast: The risks tariffs pose to Indiana’s manufacturing-heavy economy
President Trump wasted little time turning to economic policy once his second term began, imposing or threatening to impose a barrage of tariffs on many of Indiana’s trading partners.
Q&A with entrepreneur Brian Schutt on tariffs: ‘It’s just math’
“I don’t think there’s going to be a company immune to the rising tide of costs.”
Indianapolis musicians to perform at Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match
The Indianapolis-based organization that served as creative director for 2024’s NBA All-Star Tip-Off celebration is lining up live music and art experiences for the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match.
Projected cost of Signia hotel rises by $70M, with CIB set to foot bill
All in, the cost of the redevelopment of Pan Am Plaza is expected to be about $780 million, with the convention center expansion cost covered through bonds backed by the city’s consolidated tax-increment financing district.
Legislative roundup: Final committee votes on property taxes, Medicaid bills
Next week, the chambers will be busy hearing bills for second and third readings ahead of their Thursday deadline.
‘Controversial’ housing development at former Westfield tree farm receives approval
The Westfield City Council voted 4-3 to approve an expansion of the Kimblewick residential community that will be built on 87 acres on the city’s southwest side.
Indianapolis adopts new snow-plowing policy following January snowstorm debacle
The policy change came just before an Indianapolis City-County Council Public Works Committee meeting in which a similar plowing proposal was set to be heard.