DINING: Newcomer Chuy’s stands out in crowded Tex-Mex field
It’s difficult to imagine a chain Tex-Mex restaurant generating much excitement. But crowds are flocking to the Hamilton Town Center newcomer.
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Baker’s Edge founders to test ‘Shark Tank’ waters
Carmel residents Matt and Emily Griffin can expect to see a big burst in sales of their innovative brownie pan after they appear in front of celebrity entrepreneurs on ABC-TV’s hit show later this month.
Carmel redevelopment panel OKs $730K deal with Palladium contractor
Carmel Redevelopment Commission members have agreed to pay $730,000 to settle the final piece of a years-old legal dispute tied to construction of the city’s Palladium concert hall, which opened in 2011.
Fadness: Fishers needs to find common ground
With a hard-fought primary battle in the mayoral election behind him, Fishers Town Manager Scott Fadness is focusing on building community consensus along with a vibrant downtown.
Town Manager Fadness wins mayoral primary in Fishers
Scott Fadness won Fishers’ first mayoral primary Tuesday, edging out five Republican candidates—including longtime Town Council President Walt Kelly and current council member Renee Cox.
Hanging out at HamCo election central
Hamilton County’s Government & Judicial Center is open to folks who can’t wait to see election results. I’m here for now: Anything you want to know?
Carmel could tap emergency fund for road repairs
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard wants to take $1.5 million from the city’s Rainy Day Fund to fix streets damaged by the unusually harsh winter. Plus: Council OKs revised arts grants.
Primaries matter despite one-sided races
Tuesday’s primary election is more than a practice run for November—especially in Republican-dominated Hamilton County, where partisan voters essentially are choosing the eventual winner.
Election key step in town’s change into city
An Indianapolis suburb will begin the transition from the town to city this Tuesday, as voters in Fishers vote in its first municipal primary election.
Carmel’s Main Street getting more upscale apartments
Carmel officials have signed off on Keystone Realty Group’s plans to build a five-story mixed-use building southwest of Old Meridian and Main streets.
Keystone-style overhaul discussed for key Hamilton County corridor
A study recommends replacing as many as 10 signalized intersections along State Road 37 with roundabout interchanges, dropping the highway under the cross streets.
Westfield schools ask city for $2.5M to speed development
Westfield-Washington Schools is asking the city to help pay for a new football stadium to accelerate construction and make way for what’s being described as a $40 million-plus commercial development at U.S. 31 and State Road 32.
Noblesville Schools, National Guard agree to land swap
The Indiana National Guard is bugging out of its Noblesville armory, part of a years-in-the-making plan to turn the property over to a growing neighbor: Noblesville Schools.
Noblesville’s Grace Church extending its reach to Fishers
After two false starts, Noblesville-based Grace Church is working on a deal to buy land for a satellite campus in Fishers.
Carmel council delays annual arts funding
Carmel City Council postponed approval of the city’s annual arts grant program Monday amid questions about “perceived gaps” in the municipal budget.
Beck’s, partner developing multi-hybrid planter
Farming can be a tough row to hoe, but Hamilton County-based Beck’s Hybrids is reaping the benefits of improved technology. The company also is working on two projects to help its customers succeed.
Carmel neighbors up in arms over plans for Monon Lake
M/I Homes of Indiana’s plans to develop a 43-home community on heavily wooded property along the Monon Greenway is facing opposition from neighbors and members of the Carmel Plan Commission.
Deca Financial to wind down after trustee opts for liquidation
The Fishers debt collection agency had been forced into bankruptcy by creditors. On Monday, a judge approved a request to terminate the once-promising firm.
Construction season finally looms for high-end Carmel apartments
Local developer Pittman Partners and multifamily specialist Barrett & Stokely Inc. are moving forward with plans for a $35 million apartment community near the Monon Greenway in Carmel.
IEDC urging government bets on spec-building
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is encouraging local governments to help finance speculative industrial buildings, which could land new businesses but could put at risk hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars.