Westfield looks to create district for people to take alcoholic beverages outside
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the city’s downtown.
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IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on the best and worst ways to handle a big inheritance
Pete also discusss how much you would need to inherit in order to immediately retire; why putting a down payment on a lake house might not be advisable; and why preventing family squabbles should be a key goal in planning to divide your assets.
Clark confirms she’s not on Olympic team, but it’s still a goal
Based on her inclusion in the U.S. national team pool, Clark could be chosen as an alternate if one of the 12 players is injured and can’t play.
Over 100 years, Indiana has made its mark on swimming
The phrase “All Great Racers Come to Indy” originated in motorsports. For a century, that has applied to swimming, too, whether the pool is at Broad Ripple Park, on a college campus or inside a football stadium.
Westfield unveils 8-year, $186M infrastructure plan
That represents $125 million in road improvements, $31 million in new roundabouts, $16.7 million in trail projects and $12.5 million in park projects. Half the projects have fundings allocated; the city is studying how to fund the other half.
Bloomington music journalist wrote the book on Drive-By Truckers
Drive-By Truckers will launch their “Southern Rock Opera Revisited” tour, focused on the band’s 2001 double album, in Indianapolis.
Gladys Knight, Bell Biv DeVoe among Indiana State Fair additions
Five concerts, including Three Dog Night, Gary Allan and Dogstar, have been announced for the Indiana State Fair.
Colts player rep says he’s opposed to expanding NFL season to 18 games
Murmurs of adding another game to the league’s already long season began in earnest after commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the issue on “The Pat McAfee Show” in April. Since then, the debate has only ramped up.
Ticket sales for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials lag expectations, but organizers predict event will break records
PHOTO GALLERY: USA swimming officials on Wednesday sought to make a big splash with the unveiling of the event’s pool: a million-gallon, custom-built tub of water atop the concrete floor of Lucas Oil Stadium.
New report finds economic impact of $23M-plus for Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Attendance for the 2023 market was estimated at 475,000 and the market supported more than 150 jobs.
Yolk breakfast restaurant closes in Salesforce Tower
Owner Taki Kastanis cited the inability to “revitalize” the restaurant after the pandemic for the closure. Two other Indianapolis Yolk locations remain in operation.
Local developer plans low-income senior project at former site of Ritz Theatre
DTM Real Estate is seeking low-income housing tax credits for its planned project at the northwest corner of 34th and Illinois streets, which it intends to call The Ritz on Illinois as an homage to the 1920s movie house.
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, is first band announced for Indiana State Fair
Founded in 1991, Dogstar is a California trio that includes “John Wick” and “Matrix” star Reeves on bass guitar.
New owner plans to carry on Metro’s LGBTQ legacy on Mass Ave
The owner of Mass Ave sushi restaurant FortyFive Degrees purchased the 7,200-square-foot Metro bar and restaurant in May.
The rise and fall of Jamey Noel—and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way
Noel, who faces two dozen felony charges, including theft, ghost employment, official misconduct and tax evasion, has ties to dozens of state lawmakers and other elected officials.
IBJ Podcast: Dissecting the ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ and how it can boost the fortunes of Indy and the WNBA
Clark has arrived in the WNBA at an opportune moment. The league is in negotiations for a new media rights deal, which could significantly increase revenue. And the players union and league soon can negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement.
2024 Innovation Issue: Robotic welding system boosts Smoker Craft’s production
The company has received attention for its system and last month earned the Conexus Indiana Manufacturing Innovation Award at TechPoint’s 2024 Mira Awards gala.
2024 Innovation Issue: Wearable devices promise improved safety, productivity
But the devices—whether they’re used in the industrial setting or for personal reasons like health and fitness—can also raise concerns as well as questions about data privacy.
2024 Innovation Issue: The path to Industry 4.0
Numerous groups are working to advance both technology adoption and related workforce development in Indiana’s manufacturing industry, especially among the small companies that represent the bulk of Indiana’s manufacturers.
2024 Innovation Issue: How automation can be a lifesaver
Lilly plans to outfit its Lebanon plants—now under construction—with the latest in robotic, digital manufacturing equipment that will do much of the work that a generation ago was done by humans.