Prime Meridian Hills site sold after nearly 5 years, with high-end houses on the way
The largely wooded land—one of the few remaining undeveloped residential sites in Washington Township—was originally listed for $1.9 million in late 2018.
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Still hiring: Big Tech layoffs give other employers an opening
Hotel chains, retailers, investment firms, railroad companies and even the IRS have signaled on recruiting platforms that they are hiring software engineers, data scientists and cybersecurity specialists.
Unauthorized vapes pouring into U.S. despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
A new Indiana Youth Tobacco survey shows that youth commercial tobacco use among Hoosiers is the lowest measured in the past two decades, but the frequent use of e-cigarettes is higher than previous years.
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to highest level since early 2022
The Conference Board said that consumers’ fears of a recession declined in June, with 69.3% of respondents saying a recession is somewhat or very likely in the next 12 months, down from 73.2% in May.
Tuition hikes coming for Indiana public universities, with fewer students going
Indiana’s public colleges and universities are slated to increase tuition and fees over the biennium—up to 4.9% per year—despite pushback from some state lawmakers and budget officials.
Indiana to receive $868M in federal ‘internet for all’ program
States must use the money to administer grant programs deploying or upgrading broadband networks “to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service,” according to a news release.
Hackers steal personal info on thousands of pilot applicants at American, Southwest
According to letters that the airlines were required to file with regulators, hackers gained access to names, birth dates, Social Security and passport numbers, and driver and pilot-license numbers of applicants for pilot and cadet jobs.
Westfield City Council rejects creation of parks department and board
Westfield Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Chris McConnell told the council that the aim of creating a parks and recreation department and board was to attract more state and federal funding to the city to build parks and trails.
Thermo Fisher Scientific opens $6 million lab complex in Fishers
In the health care world, Thermo Fisher Scientific operates mostly behind the scenes, supplying labs and hospitals with scientific instruments, chemical ingredients and software services.
Rooftop venue planned at 96-year-old Walker Theatre
A 100-capacity rooftop event venue is planned at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, the historic building at 617 Indiana Ave that opened in 1927.
Home construction rise in Hamilton County bucks area trend
Single-family building permit filings in central Indiana have fallen on a year-over-year basis for the past 17 months and in 20 of the past 22 months.
New Indiana education dashboard sheds light on student performance, teacher retention
For the first time, the Community Data Snapshot additionally displays academic outcomes and workforce readiness information for Marion County on a school-by-school basis.
Next step for obesity drug makers replacing needles with pills
Medical experts predict the pills will be popular, especially among people who want to lose weight but are fearful of needles.
IBJ Podcast: Brian Payne on the Cultural Trail, equity, fighting systemic racism and leaving CICF
Retiring on June 30, Payne delves into the impact of the Cultural Trail, how CICF will change once he leaves and the challenge of measuring its progress on a goal as large as dismantling institutional racism in central Indiana.
New state laws taking effect July 1 on birth control, speeding tickets, gas prices
Various controversial education bills also take effect this summer, such as a ban on instruction of human sexuality before fourth grade.
Big Supreme Court decisions coming this week
The high court has 10 opinions left to release over the next week before the justices begin their summer break. The last opinions to be released cover some of the most contentious issues.
Meatball specialty restaurant closes its Fashion Mall location
The closure of the Fashion Mall location comes less than two years after the Mimi Blue restaurant in Carmel ceased operations. The locally owned business has one remaining restaurant.
After shootings, Broad Ripple leaders ask city for gun-free zone
Following fatal shootings early Sunday, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the city would work with the Broad Ripple Village Association to create a temporary gun-free zone in the village’s entertainment district.
Pence calls for his 2024 rivals to back 15-week federal abortion ban
Former Vice President Mike Pence used a Friday gathering of some of the nation’s leading Christian conservatives to urge his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination to support a federal abortion ban.
New Black Expo CEO emphasizes organization’s year-round initiatives
Indiana Black Expo is known for its Summer Celebration and fall Circle City Classic events. But Alice Watson says the not-for-profit promotes social and economic advancement of Black residents throughout the state 12 months a year.