Car lot to anchor 52-acre Noblesville development
Auto dealer Terry Lee wants to build a Hyundai dealership on eight acres of flood-prone property at a key intersection in Noblesville as part of a larger project. How will the city help?
Andrea Muirragui Davis
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Sneak a peek at The Depot mixed-use project in Fishers
Construction fencing is up and trees are coming down in front of Fishers Town Hall in preparation for next month’s groundbreaking on The Depot at Nickel Plate, a mixed-use project that officials hope will launch a wave of downtown redevelopment.
New day dawning for Noblesville’s Uptown Cafe
The landmark Uptown Café in downtown Noblesville is expected to reopen next month with new operators behind the counter.
Noblesville to developers: Pay fee, cut open space near parks
Common Council members this month approved changes in the city’s land-use law that will allow residential developers within a half-mile of public parks to set aside less property as open space—for a price.
DINING: Battered location gets new pancake house
Reviewing Lincoln Square Pancake House. Third in a month-long series of just-out-of-downtown dining reviews.
Hamilton County tackling $47M wish list, more to come
Hamilton County is poised to pay off decades-old debt tied to a jail expansion and judicial center construction, but it has more than $50 million in projects waiting in the wings.
Carmel pharmaceutical firm eyeing move to Noblesville
A Carmel institutional pharmacy could move its growing drug repackaging operation to Noblesville’s Corporate Campus if city leaders sign off on $225,000 in tax breaks.
Not-for-profit weighs hiring Carmel redevelopment chief
A month after a split Carmel City Council decided not to extend a $100-per-hour consulting deal for longtime Carmel Redevelopment Commission boss Les Olds, another organization is considering hiring him to keep city redevelopment projects on track.
Mexican chain Chuy’s planning Noblesville location
Growing Texas-based restaurant chain Chuy’s plans to open its second Indiana location next summer in a new building at Hamilton Town Center.
Carmel council seeking ‘autonomous’ arts grants process
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard does not support a City Council effort to shift control of the city’s annual arts grants from his office to the Center for the Performing Arts.
United Way kicks off local effort to raise $42.5M
United Way of Central Indiana is boosting its annual fundraising goal well past last year’s record-setting tally.
Zionsville believes in power of small loans
The town has started supporting tiny business loans in its tax-increment financing district.
Indianapolis suburbs connecting the dots with trails
About 500 miles of trails already cut through Hamilton and Boone counties—including 125-plus miles in Carmel—and countless more are on the drawing board as suburban leaders strive to appeal to residents who want connected, walkable communities.
Zionsville microloans open financing avenue for town’s businesses
A $23,000 loan allowed Patrick's Kitchen in downtown Zionsville to reopen on solid financial footing after a fire last year. Now organizers of the town's fledgling microloan program are looking for other businesses to help.
Friday fun: Celebrating pork
There’s still time to hit the gym in preparation for the Tipton County Pork Festival, an annual excuse to indulge in all things porcine.
Friday fun: Dog Day Afternoon
Humane Society for Hamilton County’s summer fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. The “Parade of Paws” dog walk starts at 1:30 p.m., and the “Woofstock” entertainment stage opens at 2.
Youth agency finds shelter under Children’s Bureau umbrella
Children’s Bureau Inc. is taking over operations of a Noblesville not-for-profit in “fiscal distress” after the smaller agency lost a key federal grant.
Pepsi signs on as Grand Park’s official thirst quencher
PepsiCo will pay $2 million for a decade of exclusive “pouring rights” at Westfield’s sprawling Grand Park Sports Campus. The drink maker’s iconic brands—including on-field staple Gatorade—will be available at the park’s eight concession stands.
DINING: Wherefore art Chou? Patachou spin-off shines in Carmel
Last in a month-long series of mall restaurant reviews.
Ex-Greenfield mayor to run for Fishers council
Former Greenfield Mayor Brad DeReamer is giving up on retirement, announcing his candidacy for Fishers City Council.