Library begins plans to pull branch out of Glendale mall
The library’s lease at Glendale Mall doesn’t expire until 2022, but officials are beginning to explore building a branch elsewhere in the area to give it more exposure and accessibility.
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Late Harvest chef opens barbecue joint in Nora
North End Barbecue & Moonshine, Ryan Nelson’s latest entry on the local culinary scene, offers traditional American barbecue from different regions of the country.
Longtime Barnes & Thornburg leader stepping down
Alan Levin will relinquish his role as Barnes & Thornburg’s managing partner in November to Robert Grand, who leads the firm’s Indianapolis office. Levin has led the firm for 17 years.
Cornerstone sinks $4M into Carmel medical office building
The Indianapolis-based developer bought the building on Old Meridian Street early this year from The Spine Institute—its only tenant at the time—and now has the facility fully leased.
Judge dismisses wrongful death suit against Kroger
The mother of an Indianapolis man shot at a Kroger by a store manager in what police said was an attempted robbery filed the suit in 2012.
State scrutiny of Village Pantry safety issues set to end
The convenience store chain has been taking corrective action to better protect employees after the shootings of Indianapolis clerks in 2009 and 2011.
Rezone should aid commercial developers, ease parking pinch
The proposed changes would signify the first overhaul of city zoning rules since 1969 and would rid the code of requirements more apt to be found in suburban locations.
HDG Mansur affiliate losing ownership of Market Tower
A Marion Superior Court judge on Tuesday entered a judgment to foreclose on the downtown building after MT Acquisitions LLC failed to pay its nearly $60 million mortgage balance.
Roundup: 3 Sisters moving in Broad Ripple, Pizzology opens on Mass Ave
On top of that, upstart specialty grocer Fresh Thyme sets opening for its first Indiana store, while 100-year-old Brenner Luggage prepares to close one of its northeast-side locations.
HHGregg reports quarterly loss, lower revenue
As expected, the company Tuesday morning reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales that led to a $7.2 million loss for the Indianapolis-based appliance, electronics and furniture retailer.
Developer seeks abatement on $24M UIndy project
The University of Indianapolis has selected local developer Strategic Capital Partners LLC to build its health sciences center. To help offset its investment costs, Strategy Capital has requested a tax abatement valued at $2.5 million.
Grab-and-go meals on menu for Patachou owner
Local restaurateur and entrepreneur Martha Hoover wants to open kiosks offering healthy meals on the go in public places, including along the Monon Trail.
Apartments no longer part of plans for Virginia Avenue lot
Reverie Estates bought the land where Milhaus Development had wanted to build a four-story mixed-use development. Reverie instead is planning a fresh-food market surrounded by a food and fashion truck park.
MacAllister Machinery gearing up for new HQ on southeast side
The Caterpillar dealer is seeking to expand with new corporate offices and sales and service facilities on more than 130 acres of land near the interchange of Interstates 465 and 74.
UIndy seeks city OK for $30M health sciences center
The University of Indianapolis is looking for a developer to finance the project, in which the college would be the main tenant. Construction on the four-story building could start in late summer.
Luxury Clearwater apartment complex on market
82 Flats, which opened last year and is 95-percent occupied, could fetch $35 million for its developer, Cityscape Residential, formerly known as Hearthview Residential.
Feds probe whether HDG Mansur took millions from client
HDG Mansur has divulged in court documents that it’s the target of a federal criminal probe for allegedly skimming millions of dollars from a client.
Permit revoked for controversial Geist billboard
Neighborhood residents convinced a city zoning board to revoke a permit that allowed the splashy sign with rotating messages to be erected at 79th Street and Fall Creek Road.
Vacant downtown building called critical to proposed redevelopment
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission says it does not support Milhaus’ plan to demolish an 1890s structure on North College Avenue to build a five-story apartment building with 32 units.
Roundup: Boutique hotel, Sangrita, Tom+Chee and fast-fire Coalition Pizza
A nine-room hotel along the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple has opened, while another downtown-area stalwart has closed.