Q&A: Blogger Katy Mann pivots through pandemic
In 2019, Mann’s website—IndyWithKids.com—had 2.5 million page views. Thanks to some clever pandemic pivots, it more than doubled its page views in 2020 to 6 million.
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Owner closes Fountain Square icon Peppy Grill
Plans are in the works for a new location and further expansion of the greasy-spoon concept.
Children’s Museum CEO retiring, passing top spot to longtime staffer
Jennifer Pace Robinson, a 29-year veteran of the institution, was chosen unanimously by the museum’s board of trustees to take over the world’s largest children’s museum.
Q&A with Nelson Price: His radio show doesn’t sugarcoat history
In addition to writing books and articles, delivering presentations and leading tours, the former Indianapolis Star writer hosts the weekly radio show “Hoosier History Live” on WICR-FM 88.7.
UPDATE: Nine St. Elmo employees test positive for COVID-19
The operator of St. Elmo Steak House, one of downtown’s oldest restaurants and a top draw for tourists, said late Saturday night that the eatery was closing for a “deep cleaning.”
Diaper dandy: After stay in NICU, infant will make debut among Final Four cutouts
After a surprise delivery five weeks early in December, feisty 3-month-old Molly Skolnick of Carmel will be represented at the Final Four by a seat-filling cutout as part of an April Fools ruse concocted by her parents.
Lilly Endowment gives nearly $70M to Indiana colleges
The grants for aiding work by 16 schools—including $10 million each to Butler University and Purdue University—will help address long-term priorities.
Prices for existing homes in Indy area balloon in February
The median price for homes sold in the 16-county area in February rose 18.9%, to $223,500, compared with $188,500 in February 2020.
After president’s resignation, Newfields plots steps to become more diverse, inclusive
The initiatives include creating a $20 million endowment for the acquisition of works by marginalized and underrepresented artists, and diversifying the board of trustees so it can be more representative of the city.
No positive COVID-19 tests yet for March Madness teams in Indy
Forty-six teams had arrived in Indianapolis for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament by late Sunday, and each was given a COVID-19 test upon arrival.
City opens $4.6M Monon bridge project spanning 38th Street
Constructed so Monon Trail users could avoid crossing six lanes of busy traffic, the project required coordination with neighboring community groups, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the Indiana Department of Transportation, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
500 Festival again shifts Mini-Marathon to virtual event
The decision by the not-for-profit 500 Festival also applies to its 5-kilometer event. Both events still are set for May 8, albeit now in virtual formats.
Butler secures $1M grant to revamp Clowes Hall lobby, entrance
The project is the first phase of a larger upgrade expected to include an expansive outdoor plaza at the entrance of the 58-year-old performing arts venue.
Q&A: Pastor leads effort to engage downtown residents
Rev. Gray Lesesne is bringing the lessons learned from creating a church from scratch to his new post as dean and rector of Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle.
Claddagh Irish Pub closes permanently downtown after exit of Plainfield restaurant
The downtown Claddagh opened in 2000 and was the first location in a chain that at one time numbered as many as 17 locations around the Midwest. Most if not all of its locations have since closed.
Online clothier to create up to 980 jobs in Plainfield
Stitch Fix Inc., a fast-growing and publicly traded firm that uses artificial intelligence to help online shoppers assemble personalized wardrobes, plans to hire as many as 980 workers for new warehousing operations in the Plainfield area.
Online clothier to create up to 980 jobs in Plainfield
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has pledged $8 million in conditional tax credits to San Francisco-based Stitch Fix, based on its hiring plans.
Veteran business, political journalist Weaver joins IBJ as managing editor
Greg Weaver’s responsibilities in the IBJ newsroom’s No. 2 leadership position will include coordinating its daily news coverage and e-newsletters, handling social media accounts and editing stories for the weekly print edition.
Developer buys former HHGregg headquarters campus for $14M
The sprawling site includes more than 400,000 square feet of office, industrial and showroom space that was vacated after the consumer electronics retailer ceased operations in 2017.
Indy airport adding leisure carrier with routes to Orlando, Minneapolis
Recently acquired by a private equity fund, Sun Country Airlines has added dozens of leisure-oriented routes and currently serves more than 50 destinations.