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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
Roundup: Nature’s Table, Rocket 88 adding locations
Nature’s Table has staked out space at the Indianapolis International Airport while Rocket 88 Doughnuts is expanding to south Broad Ripple. Also, a couple more craft breweries are on tap.
$4.5M revamp of downtown office building set to begin
Onward Investors purchased the former Disciples Center in September and now will embark on a major renovation of the building that includes a new facade and space for a restaurant or retail user on the ground level.
Roundup: Garden Table commits to Mass Ave., Lincoln Square backs out
The Broad Ripple juicery plans to expand to downtown and open in the Marott Center while Lincoln Square Pancake House no longer will open at Millikan on Mass. Also, November passes without Giordano’s opening downtown.
Ironworks’ $20.1M hotel project eyes tax break, sidewalk to Fashion Mall area
The developer wants help to offset costs of the 120-room hotel, to be built next to Ironworks at 86th Street and Keystone Avenue. The project would include a sidewalk along 86th Street linking the hotel to the Keystone at the Crossing area.
YMCA ready to kick open doors to $24M CityWay facility
The $24 million, three-story building at the southeast corner of Delaware and South streets downtown is set to open to the public Dec. 15.
Veritas ready to refurbish old Broad Ripple Legion building
The commercial real estate firm will invest $2.5 million in the building that it bought earlier this year to convert into its headquarters. Work should begin next month and finish by summer.
Controversial senior facility at 86th and Meridian up for zoning vote
The decision by the Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday would pave the way for construction of the 85-unit facility at one of the city’s most traveled intersections. Neighbors fiercely oppose it.
Roundup: Breakfast eatery opening downtown; Crackers set for new locale
The restaurant will take space in the first phase of Pulliam Square, north of The Tap, while Crackers Comedy Club will reopen downtown, about a block south.
Backlash causes Simon to reverse course on Santa glacier display
The Indianapolis-based mall owner already has reversed a decision to—in some malls—replace its traditional Christmas tree in favor of the glacier display after it received a chilly reception.
Downtown bike lane causing confusion
The city of Indianapolis this week installed a bike lane on the west side of Pennsylvania Street, but apparently no one got the memo, judging from the number of cars parking in the lane.
Broad Ripple bar re-emerges with new name, ownership
The former Chumley’s on Broad Ripple Avenue has reopened as Village Tap Room after an extensive renovation by new owners who hope to attract a more professional crowd.
Roundup: Fountain Square welcomes eatery; downtown dessert bar opens
Marrow opens Tuesday evening while Frona Mae began serving customers Monday from its East Washington Street space. Also, Hoaglin to Go plans second downtown location, in new YMCA.
Roundup: Pizza parlor opening near Butler, gelato shop coming downtown, more
Byrne’s Pizza is expanding from its food truck to open in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, while Georgia Street Gelato will bring more retail to the pedestrian zone.
Audi, Tesla and VW dealerships in Indy expansion mode
The new Tom Wood Audi debuts on the northeast side, while Tesla plans to open in Castleton and Andy Mohr steers toward a Volkswagen dealership in Avon.
Milhaus demolishing IPS property for $12.5M apartment project
The developer plans to begin tearing down the 17,200-square-foot Center for Instructional Radio and Television at 931 Fletcher Ave. yet this year and start delivering for occupancy the first of 82 total units in about 12 months.
Roundup: Tappers, vintage clothing shop among Virginia Avenue openings
The Tappers retro arcade bar should open in the Slate mixed-use development on Virginia Avenue by the end of the year, while Vintage Vogue by Goodwill is set to move into space, also on Virginia in Fountain Square.
Indy builders group hosting first downtown home show
The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis will highlight five residences in some of downtown’s most unique neighborhoods. The show begins Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 25.
The Koelschip bar opening by Goose in Fall Creek Place
The offshoot of Indy-based Central State Brewing hopes to begin serving its beer, plus wine and coffee, within the next few months in space adjacent to Goose the Market.