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Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
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Q&A: What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidance
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Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
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Lebanon considering creating $13.7M in trails, green space for business park
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Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
G. Thrapp protege continues jewelry legacy in Butler-Tarkington neighborhood
Dana Friedman, a longtime employee of Gary Thrapp’s, has opened Petite G Jewelers in part of the space occupied by her former boss. In other retail news, a seafood restaurant is coming to Mass Ave.
Downtown’s Legal Beagle quietly closes, but could reopen soon
The contents and liquor license of the hallowed pub near the City-County Building are attracting strong interest, says the broker coordinating the sale.
Developers withdraw proposal for Mass Ave digital display
They said they would submit another design for the billboard after it became clear Wednesday that Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission members wouldn’t support the current version.
Rendering: Historic church property’s conversion into hotels
Downtown’s Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is part of a $30 million plan to redevelop the property into two hotels totaling more than 200 rooms.
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Montage on Mass developers prepare again to push ‘digital canvas’
They argue that the three-story display is critical to promoting the local arts community. But city historic preservation staff has recommended that it be denied.
Roundup: Mongolian grill closes at Clearwater, Morty’s moving nearby
A sign on the closed doors at BD’s Mongolian Barbeque from its landlord warns against trespassing on the space, while Morty’s Comedy Joint prepares to take the nearby Don Pablo’s building.
Urban Land Institute lauds Milhaus’ Circa for bike-friendly features
The downtown apartment project is one of 10 real estate developments worldwide recognized by the Washington, D.C.-based not-for-profit for cycling amenities.
Roundup: Comedy club in Fountain Square; Ramen restaurant in Carmel
The comedy club has taken the space formerly occupied by Cultured Swirl, while Ramen noodles remain trendy with a Tokyo chain’s arrival in Carmel.
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Brackett closes flagship Georgia Reese’s eatery on 86th Street
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett shut down the northwest-side restaurant on Sunday and is selling the assets and liquor license for $195,000.
Distillery to join other ‘makers’ in downtown industrial complex
Alcohol is developing as a theme in the huge building near Mass Ave being redeveloped into “maker space,” mixed with retailers, restaurants, offices and studios. A brewery already has committed to the project.
Roundup: Bakersfield expanding on Mass Ave; Mr. Tequila coming to Fletcher Place
The Cincinnati-based Mexican restaurant is set to increase its seating by 25 percent by taking storage space in adjacent Stout’s Shoes, while Mr. Tequila replaces short-lived Nourish Innovative Local Cuisine & Cocktails.
Big Car to open two new arts spaces by Garfield Park
The not-for-profit is set to unveil its sound-art venue Listen Hear on Shelby Street and the Tube Factory art space less than a block away near Garfield Park.
High-profile parcel at College and Mass might not be part of big redevelopment
Indianapolis Public Schools is considering five bids for its 11-acre site. But a sliver of land along Massachusetts and College avenues may go undeveloped, depending on which proposal is chosen.
Kite corrals three eateries for center on high-profile Castleton corner
The Indianapolis-based retail developer says in marketing materials that Chipotle, Smashburger and Pie Five are coming to the 10,000-square-foot strip that will replace the Perkins restaurant building.
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Could Chase Tower change name for incoming tenant Salesforce?
The state’s tallest skyscraper has been known as Chase Tower since 2004. But the building could be in line for a name change, once Salesforce.com moves in and becomes its biggest tenant.
Sun King set to add giant fermentation tanks, distribute across state
The local brewery is prepared to spend $1.5 million to nearly double production at its downtown facility. A new distribution deal will widen its delivery scope.
Noble Roman’s closes longtime downtown location
Now down to a handful of traditional pizzerias, the Indianapolis-based pizza franchisor said it is searching for a location where pedestrian traffic would be heavier.
Roundup: Barking Dog Cafe on 49th closes, Nada opening downtown, and more
The Barking Dog cafe in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood shut its doors following a lease dispute with the landlords, and Nada arrives downtown with a design that will “blow away” visitors.