Major portion of Nickel Plate Trail to open this week
Construction on Indianapolis’ 10-mile portion of the trail began in 2023 and is expected to cost upwards of $15 million when complete.
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Castleton complex acquired in state’s second-largest apartment transaction
The complex has undergone more than $20 million in renovations since 2020, including luxury-level finishes, fully upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, new roofing, refreshed hallways and fresh paint throughout.
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Q&A: Purdue’s Dan Hasler says first semester in Indianapolis after split is promising
On July 1, IUPUI was split into Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis. Purdue’s Indianapolis venture is an extension of the West Lafayette flagship campus, meaning students can study at both campuses throughout their time at Purdue.
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IBJ Podcast: How Taylor Swift will give Indy a massive platform to promote itself
About 80% of ticket holders over the three concerts will come from outside Indiana, presenting an immense marketing opportunity for Visit Indy, the agency in charge of promoting Indianapolis for conventions and other tourism.
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MLS commissioner: Indy doing ‘everything right’ in bid to join league
While Mayor Joe Hogsett said he hopes to work with a prospective investor group to file an application by the end of the year to join Major League Soccer, Commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday he considers the process to be in its infancy.
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IBJ’s Feltman to receive alumni award from IU Indianapolis
IBJ Media owner and CEO Nate Feltman will receive the Maynard K. Hine Award on Nov. 20 at the university’s Alumni Leaders Dinner.
Indy embraces new tech to better manage traffic
The department has contracted with two companies to provide technology that will help it monitor intersections.
Scale Computing acquired by Texas-based software company
Prior to the acquisition, Scale, founded in 2007, operated in the realm of what’s known as edge computing, a growing trend in the tech world.
Hogsett responds to questions about harassment controversy at Indy Chamber event
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday night said he does not think the city’s reputation will be harmed due to his administration’s response to sexual harassment allegations.
Purdue’s plan for its Indianapolis extension focuses on high-density development
The university’s early concepts for the site call for 16 buildings ranging from five to about 20 stories, as well as a handful of others on the east side of West Street, the eight-lane roadway that separates the campus from the rest of downtown.
Report says townships fail to disperse emergency help taxpayers are funding
The January report by poverty- and homelessness-focused service providers, titled “Marion County Township Trustees: Opportunities Seized; Opportunities Missed,” is the result of a yearlong investigation.
Andretti Global to move HQ to former Indianapolis Star printing facility
The team expects the 240,000-square-foot building at 8278 Georgetown Road will be operational for Andretti Global this summer.
Indiana University to host sports innovation event in Indianapolis
This marks the first year for IU Elevate, which replaces a previous event called Weekend U. Although it’s an IU event, members of the public are invited to join. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawmakers scrap proposal to increase Indy road funding through property taxes
Indiana lawmakers advanced road-funding legislation Monday morning without a provision that would have allowed Indianapolis to pose a referendum to its residents to pay for road improvements.
Cumberland seeks through state legislation to split from Unigov
Leaders for the town, a suburban enclave of just under 3 square miles that straddles the line between Marion and Hancock counties, want to separate from Indianapolis government.
Hogsett says he has ‘no intention of stepping down’
Despite concerns over the Indianapolis mayor’s response to sex harassment allegations against his former chief of staff, Joe Hogsett said he has no plans to resign and believes he reacted appropriately to the allegations at the time they were lodged.
Indy receives $15M federal grant to install public EV chargers
The project will prioritize fair and equitable placement to fill gaps left in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, according to the city of Indianapolis and Congressman Andre Carson.
Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez discusses business career at Rally conference
Now, as CEO of A-Rod Corp., he is a business leader who transitioned into the world of real estate investment, tech startups and team ownership.
Hogsett apology doesn’t stop potential council probe of allegations against mayor’s ex-aide
The Democratic-controlled City-County Council allowed the immediate introduction of a measure that would potentially let a committee investigate Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett’s response to three women’s sexual harassment allegations against Hogsett’s former top aide, Thomas Cook.
Indy council OKs task force to work toward goal of zero road deaths
The City-County Council also approved measures Monday that would require owners of Airbnb and VRBO rentals and dogs not spayed or neutered to register with the city.
Hogsett’s former top aide no longer employed at law firm after harassment allegations emerge
Thomas Cook’s employment at Bose McKinney & Evans ended Friday after IndyStar published an investigation that revealed three women staffers had accused him of sexual harassment while he served as a top aide to Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Wawa breaks ground on first Indiana store in Indianapolis
The convenience store chain has a cult-like following, and about 100 VIP customers attended Thursday’s groundbreaking, creating a party atmosphere.
Indianapolis wants an MLS expansion team, so how does it work?
MLS is the highest level of men’s professional soccer in North America, with 29 teams in the United States and Canada. The league’s 30th team, which reportedly came at the cost of an $500 million franchise fee, will begin play next year in San Diego.
Black clothing designers take up shop at Circle Centre for NBA All-Star Weekend
Among the mall’s 20 pop-up stores this weekend were two shops showcasing Black clothing designers.