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Beech Grove puts a cork in its proposed outdoor alcohol policy
Councilors voted against a DORA along Main Street and within Sarah T. Bolton Park.
CCDF Voucher Cuts Hurt Working Families and Indiana’s Workforce
By DEANDREA THOMPSON Indiana has long embraced a simple but powerful value: if people are willing to work, they should have the opportunity to succeed. Access to affordable childcare is […]
REVIEW: The timing of the IBTC’s ‘The Colored Museum’ couldn’t be better
While the rest of the country got ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary over the weekend, the Indianapolis Black Theater Company (IBTC) reminded audiences there’s more to the story with […]
Drill pioneer Chief Keef brings nationwide tour to downtown Indy
Hip-hop icon and drill music vanguard Chief Keef brings his nationwide headlining tour to downtown Indianapolis this fall, concert promoters announced on July 6. The 19-date headlining tour, titled Chief […]
Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
We all love watching people strive to do something they’ve never done before: Progress a category to new levels or overcome adversity to accomplish a new high.
Q&A: What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance Tuesday on wearing masks to help protect against infection from the coronavirus. Under the new recommendations, the agency urges vaccinated Americans to wear masks indoors in certain circumstances. Here’s a Q&A…
Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
Eric Stam, co-founder and CEO of the Carmel-based Crossroads Distillery, started diversifying his alcohol production facility's operations in April to launch a cleaning solution fundraising business earlier this week.
Lebanon considering creating $13.7M in trails, green space for business park
City officials want to lay the groundwork for a long-term plan creating outdoor amenities for users of Lebanon Business Park and the public at large, including more than 10 miles of trails.
Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
The expansion will consist of 32 new one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom residences, bringing to 67 the number of assisted-living apartments at the complex.
The number of new COVID cases continues to drop in Indiana
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped to 2,118 on Friday from 2,134 on Thursday. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.
Developer plans new retail center on Michigan Road in Carmel
Preliminary site plans show an 11,000-square-foot, multi-tenant building with space for six new businesses on the southern portion of the property and a standalone 2,000-square-foot restaurant building to the north—each with their own drive-thrus.
Bill would require nursing homes to allow ‘compassionate care’ visits during pandemic
The legislation, Senate Bill 202, would allow designated family members to visit residents under end-of-life and other serious circumstances.