Trendy retail shakeup on Mass Ave
One locally owned retailer aiming for a New York City vibe is closing and another is opening along Mass Ave downtown. The boutique shop Tantrum, which opened…
Cory Schouten
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Time for Ballard to face storm
Until now, Mayor Greg Ballard hasn’t weighed in on the topic of financially assisting the Indiana Pacers. When last asked by the IBJ in late December, Ballard offered the following response.
“[The Pacers] haven’t…
City to help Pacers financially
It’s official. The Indiana Pacers are hemorrhaging financially—and looking for city aid. Though franchise officials have no interest in discussing it, the situation has become so bad, the team is now seeking help…
Celtics, Cavs still hot for Miller
Boston Celtics Coach Glenn “Doc” Rivers clearly still has former Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller on speed dial. In a surprising revelation, Rivers told radio talk show host Dan Patrick yesterday that he called…
TV move: Genius or desperation?
My reaction to last year’s announcement that the Indy Racing League was parting ways with ESPN for lesser known cable channel, Versus, was the same as a lot of the readers of this…
Renewal planned for towers
Developers are working on plans to build new residential or commercial space adjacent to two public-housing towers near Mass Ave downtown. The Indianapolis Housing Agency…
Towers eyed for renewal-WEB ONLY
Two concrete public-housing towers near Mass Ave downtown can seem like a world apart from the bustling, pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhoods nearby. The Indianapolis Housing Agency is hoping to change that. The group is asking developers to pitch plans to build new residential or commercial space on land surrounding the 21-story John J. Barton Apartments at […]
Votalile prices hurt gas station owners-WEB ONLY
Last year’s record-high fuel prices played a big role in a rash of shuttered gas stations at Indianapolis-area intersections. Four-dollar fuel put a squeeze on margins, pushed up credit card transaction fees and led consumers to spend less on higher margin snacks and soft drinks-giving a new push to a decade-long consolidation of service stations. […]
IRL focus of Bush report, TV ad
The Indy Racing League made Pres. George W. Bush’s final report, highlighting his eight-year term’s accomplishments and results. On page 26 of the report, Bush writes about his work with renewable energies. The…
Indians stock takes hit
Despite year-over-year revenue gains and robust earnings, it appears the economy might have finally caught up with the Indianapolis Indians. For years, this AAA baseball franchise has steamed along with solid attendance and…
Group plans police museum
Turns out the window message in an old warehouse across from Conseco Fieldhouse is teasing a proposed police museum. The interactive museum, dubbed Cop City,…
Cost of a convertible?
Lucas Oil Stadium’s retractable roof continues to be the center of much debate. How much use the convertible ceiling at LOS will get remains to be seen. But after a few phone calls…
Time to change the banners!
Just an observation: If visitors are relying on the promotional banners on downtown’s light poles, they’re probably pretty confused by now. Many of the banners are for the Lion King, which had its last Murat Theatre performance on Dec. 28.
IU facing severe revenue shortfall
The announcement that Indiana University is lowering the price of its balcony seats from $23 to $5 for the last seven home games got me wondering how new athletic director Fred Glass is…
Red Mango headed to Ripple
A hip frozen yogurt chain with a foothold in California and New York is getting ready to stake a claim in Broad Ripple. Red Mango has filed…
DRR imports Brit driver
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announced today it has signed a deal with British racer Mike Conway to become the team’s first confirmed driver for the 2009 Indy Racing League campaign.
The 25-year old rookie…
Penn Arts project hits financing snag-WEB ONLY
The Penn Arts apartment building at 16th and Meridian streets will stay vacant a while longer. A $3-million plan to transform the aging 82-unit apartment building into 45 fancier units has hit a snag that’s become familiar to developers: No financing was available at advantageous terms, said Christopher Piazza of developer Reverie Estates LLC. Piazza […]
Penn Arts project hits financing snag-WEB ONLY
The Penn Arts apartment building at 16th and Meridian streets will stay vacant a while longer. A $3-million plan to transform the aging 82-unit apartment building into 45 fancier units has hit a snag that’s become familiar to developers: No financing was available at advantageous terms, said Christopher Piazza of developer Reverie Estates LLC. Piazza […]
Volkswagen revs interest in IRL
Honda vs. Volkswagen. Now that has a ring to it. And it is looking like that could be the headline act in the 2011 Indy Racing League.
Ulrich Baretzky, Audi Sport’s head of engine…
Housing pitched for old St. Vincent
Ivy Tech Community College is working with private developers on a plan to turn the old St. Vincent Hospital into a housing complex…