Indiana Landmarks offering restored Victorian cottage
Indiana Landmarks is trying out a new approach to saving endangered residential properties: It renovated and is offering for sale a move-in ready historic home along East Tenth Street.
Cory Schouten
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HHGregg gets $40M from life insurance on former CEO
HHGregg has collected a $40 million payout from a life insurance policy it took out on former executive chairman Jerry W. Throgmartin, who died in January after a sudden illness.
Castleton Square Mall lands Borders replacement
Forever 21, a privately held California-based chain, has begun converting the roughly 25,000-square-foot former bookstore at the south entrance to the mall and is targeting a summer opening.
Roundup: Forever 21, Hollister, Cheddar’s, Aldi, Jack in the Box, Staples
The latest retail roundup includes a new Forever 21, a shuttered Hollister, new Staples and United Package Liquor stores, and new locations for Cheddar’s Casual Cafe and Jack in the Box.
Office-supply standby Arvey Paper set to close
One of the city's most popular spots to buy paper and office supplies is scheduled to close next month as part of a nationwide consolidation by its parent company.
It’s back: Bank hopes to salvage Di Rimini project
The bank that now owns the troubled Di Rimini apartment project wants to repair the building in an attempt to recoup some of the millions it stands to lose on the deal.
City aims to erase surface parking for developments
Several downtown surface parking lots are targeted for redevelopment, with a couple already well on their way to being filled with a mixture of commercial and residential projects.
Councilor seeks review of city’s TIF-district strategy
Brian Mahern, a Democrat on the City-County Council, plans to propose a study commission to examine the effectiveness of TIF districts, how property tax caps will affect them, and ways to increase transparency for the complicated financing vehicles.
Stadium operations run smoothly in first Super Bowl
Lucas Oil Stadium was the first NFL venue designed and built specifically to host the Super Bowl, and early reviews from its big test on Sunday were encouraging.
Super Bowl XLVI: hometown affair without hometown team
Indianapolis-specific Super Bowl gear is outselling souvenirs commemorating the teams actually playing in the game, reflecting Hoosiers' enthusiasm for this year's festivities.
Distribution plan keeps provisions plentiful despite crowds
Downtown's Super Bowl revelry still is going strong thanks in large part to a special distribution strategy that includes extra routes, earlier deliveries and an ample supply of food and booze to replenish local establishments. (with video)
Evolution of a landmark: From railroad headquarters to the Bud Light Hotel
Walking by the newly swanky and exclusive Bud Light Hotel the other day got me wondering about the building's history.
Landing another Super Bowl might not be such a long shot after all
Talk of bringing another Super Bowl to Indianapolis began soon after week-long festivities kicked off for the 2012 game, but city leaders will have to find a way to generate more revenue for the NFL and its 32 team owners for Indianapolis to muscle its way into a regular Super Bowl rotation.
Canterbury still hosting celebrities after 28 years
Downtown was practically a ghost town when John Gipson began as a doorman at the Canterbury Hotel back in 1985. The Mile Square had just a handful of hotels with fewer than 1,000 total rooms, no shopping mall and zero nightlife.
Retailer Lids strives for Super Bowl dominance
Lids Sports Group is emerging as an early Super Bowl winner among local businesses after betting big that souvenir sales would shine.
Indy airport helping city make strong first impressions
The Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.
TV stations prepare to unleash Super Bowl blitz
Local TV news operations have built temporary studios downtown, budgeted thousands for overtime, assigned special Super Bowl beats to field reporters, and will broadcast hours of extra news coverage between now and Feb. 6, the day after Super Bowl XLVI.
Apartments rev up residential revival downtown
An apartment building spree downtown is getting fresh fuel with an $85 million mixed-use development that will be anchored by a Marsh grocery.
City closing 2,000 parking meters for Super Bowl events
Headed downtown to check out the NFL Experience or Super Bowl Village or just soak up the festive atmosphere? Don't expect to park at a meter, unless you're willing to walk several blocks.
Rendering: $85M project calls for Marsh and apartments
An $85 million project anchored by a new Marsh grocery store would transform an expanse of surface parking lots in the northwest quadrant of downtown.