Most Indianapolis parks now offering free Wi-Fi access
Nineteen Indianapolis parks currently have access to free high-speed wireless internet, with another 10 slated to receive it by the end of the summer.
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Q&A: Indy’s new DMD director talks about housing, downtown and more
Megan Vukusich, who previously worked in city planning in Fishers, said one of her priorities will be creating a resiliency strategy for the Indianapolis downtown.
Indianapolis City Market’s multiyear closure to begin after Friday
Construction on the landmark could last up to two years, according to the city. It’s part of a $200 million redevelopment of the entire block, after which the City Market itself will reopen under a private operator.
State bill threatening IndyGo’s Blue Line project curbed for session
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, announced Thursday that the House would not consider a bill that officials with IndyGo say would kill the planned Blue Line bus rapid-transit line.
Blue Line ‘on life support’ after transit bill advances in Indiana House
Senate Bill 52, a Republican-authored bill that leaders of Indianapolis’ public transit agency say could kill the planned Blue Line, advanced out of committee to the full Indiana House on Tuesday.
Moving city workers a heavy lift but a cost saver
A $7 million, three-phased relocation project will move more than 600 employees across several city agencies from various rented spaces to either the City-County Building or the new Community Justice Campus, on Southeastern Avenue.
Lawmakers likely to study state takeover of Washington, Meridian streets in Indianapolis
The discussion comes amid a debate over plans by IndyGo—the city’s public transportation agency—to create bus-only lanes on Washington Street (previously U.S. 40) as part of its planned Blue Line rapid-transit service.
Lilly Endowment makes $5.5M donation to EmployIndy
EmployIndy, the workforce development organization for Marion County, said the contribution will help the organization sustain and improve it’s youth employment system.
Hogsett appoints director of metropolitan development, two other administration leaders
Megan Vukusich has been with the city of Indianapolis since September after a year as director of planning and zoning for the city of Fishers.
House committee delays vote on Blue Line bill after hours of testimony
Lawmakers on the Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee heard nearly three hours of testimony Tuesday on Senate Bill 52, mostly from opponents who said the legislation would jeopardize the future of the planned Blue Line bus line and cause Indianapolis to lose out on $150 million in federal infrastructure improvements.
Indianapolis-based entrepreneur Katara McCarty wins pitch competition with mental health app focused on Black women
McCarty, an alumna of Indiana University Kokomo, told reporters that during her upbringing as a foster kid she never would have believed she would be able to successfully launch her own business.
NBA All-Star to bring boost in volunteers, philanthropic funds to Indianapolis
As part of NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis, NBA philanthropic arm NBA Cares is facilitating more than $3.5 million in charitable contributions to support Indiana not-for-profits and causes.
Some Indy councilors choose to make government their sole jobs
Three newly-elected city-county councilors plan to make what is traditionally a part-time role their full-time jobs, at least for now.
NBA All-Star events to provide surge in business for local event firms
The multitude of parties will keep local event and catering companies busy and create an increase in food donations for an Indianapolis not-for-profit.
UPDATE: Heart-to-heart talk with daughter led Bailey to apply for IMPD chief position
Chris Bailey, a 25-year veteran of the department, on Monday was sworn in as the new police chief.
Monument Circle, other downtown sites to feature DJs, art and more for NBA All-Star Weekend
Public spaces including Monument Circle and Georgia Street will see an abundance of activity starting Thursday for NBA All-Star Weekend, prompting some traffic restrictions.
Indianapolis prepares for NBA All-Star 2024 hosting gig
Hosting an NBA All-Star Weekend is a complicated and costly endeavor, but Indianapolis officials say the city and its civic partners can pull it off more easily than can many locales because of a history of experience with large-scale events.
Former Indy mayoral candidate Shreve files for congressional run
Jefferson Shreve, the businessman who lost to incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett by 20 points in November, has thrown his hat into the ring to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District.
Detour alert: Plan around these All-Star Weekend street closures
The biggest shift will be the closure of the southern half of Monument Circle to vehicular traffic.
Indianapolis makes earlier switch to sturdier pothole fixer, increases DPW shifts
The Department of Public Works has started using hot-mix asphalt and is increasing hours for some employees to address a surge in potholes, which have cropped up in increasing numbers over the last few weeks.