Q&A with Elanco’s Jeff Simmons on blockbusters, challenges and growing up on a vineyard
Elanco opened the doors of its new headquarters at the former GM stamping plant site this week.
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Legal Prep charter school secures downtown location
The school’s downtown location on South Meridian Street is central to Legal Prep’s desire to be close to the city’s legal and business community.
Owner of former Chef JJ’s Downtown restaurant lists building for $2.1M
Zoning changes or modifications to the building—including demolition—would require approval from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
Downtown advocacy group rebrands, releases report findings
About 66% of respondents to the newly-named Downtown Indy Alliance’s annual survey said downtown is better than it was five years ago.
City bailout keeps plan alive for Gold Building
A city commission is backing the Hogsett administration’s effort to salvage the long-planned redevelopment of the Gold Building downtown, which for months has been hampered by financial challenges that nearly derailed it.
Commission unanimously approves $18M bailout for Gold Building developers
IBJ reported earlier this week that the developers faced foreclosure on the Gold Building and its two adjacent properties without the loan.
City to consider $18M bailout loan to keep delayed Gold Building redevelopment afloat
The Gold Building conversion at 151 N. Delaware St. is expected to replace 400,000 square feet of office space with more than 350 apartments and nearly 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
Arts Council, firm redeveloping Circle Centre considering next steps for Artsgarden
Among the options on the table are renovating the 30-year-old elevated event venue, rebuilding it or even relocating it to another intersection downtown.
Pickleball chain plans to open its third Indy-area location near downtown
The new 32,000-square-foot, 12-court club will also feature a pro shop and two private event spaces and plans to host tournaments, youth academies and instructor-led clinics.
Q&A: Attorney Fernanda Beraldi’s jewelry store passion project has roots in her native Brazil
Since acquiring Windsor Jewelry with a partner, Beraldi has dived headfirst into the business—meeting with designers, making many of the design decisions for the space and helping to choose the collections that will be featured.
Restored dance floor highlights $3.5M Indiana Roof Ballroom revamp
Brightening is a main theme of the Indiana Roof Ballroom’s latest renovation, which includes new lighting, carpet and chandeliers.
Tie-Breakers sports bar to open on Mass Ave in former MacNiven’s space
The Mass Ave address will be a change of scenery for owner Rob Strong, who’s closely associated with socializing near Lucas Oil Stadium because of The Whistle Stop and the former Stadium Tavern.
Indianapolis council approves earlier curfew for minors
The curfew changes come on the the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors.
Pizza festival organizer to social media critics: Event didn’t anticipate initial swarm of attendees
Commenters described Indianapolis Pizza Festival as hotbed for “overcrowded chaos,” “endless lines” and “food shortages.”
UPDATE: All-Star activities reopen after rain delay
The National Weather Service said meteorologists are tracking a line of showers and storms in western Indiana that are expected to move through the Indianapolis area between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Indiana lawmaker proposes state takeover of Mile Square
Under State Sen. Michael Young’s proposal, a governor’s appointee, a state-appointed board and the Indiana Attorney General would tackle policy and prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.
Gov. Braun says state could intervene in Indy law enforcement after downtown violence
The Republican governor’s statements came on the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors, and just before Indianapolis hosts WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Performances, watch parties and public art among highlights of WNBA All-Star events
Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star Weekend July 18-19, and dozens of events have been announced to celebrate the occasion.
IMPD safety plans for All-Star Weekend include drones, cameras and text line
Officials on Monday also outlined multiple street closures—including complete closures of Monument Circle—likely to affect the flow of traffic during All-Star Weekend.
IMPD chief: Public safety, not politics ‘what we need to focus on’
Politicians on the state and city level have been quick to weigh in on downtown shootings. But those in charge of public safety say they don’t want ongoing law-enforcement efforts in the area to become a political football.