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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
Walker Information unveils design of new $12M headquarters
The 55,000-square-foot building will be developed by PK Partners LLC as part of its $80 million River North mixed-use development near The Fashion Mall.
Southeast-side Kroger anchoring $30 million retail project
The 100,000-square-foot supermarket under construction at Southport and Franklin roads is part of a larger development that will include national eateries and other retailers.
Roundup: Three new eateries coming to Mass Ave; ThinkGeek opening two stores
A Thai restaurant, a bistro and an eatery that offers fresh-pressed juice are on tap for the Mass Ave district, while the Geek-themed retailer gears up to open outlets in area malls.
Fountain Square record store, live-music spot to launch next month
The entrepreneur behind Rocket 88 Doughnuts has hooked up with two partners to create Square Cat Vinyl, which will feature live performers and serve beer, wine and coffee.
Roundup: Waffle maker makes leap to corner spot downtown
The Walking Waffle Company, a confectioner based in Carmel that until now has focused exclusively on Indy-area farmers’ markets, could open as early as this weekend.
Clothing retailer H&M plans third Indianapolis-area store
The clothing retailer is expected to welcome customers next spring at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield.
Mexican eatery in Castleton moving to make way for retail project
The building housing Los Cabos Mexican Grill on East 82nd Street will be demolished in favor of a retail development occupied by two major eateries.
Broad Ripple Brewpub owners branching out to East 10th Street
John and Nancy Hill are purchasing a 96-year-old building and plan to open a restaurant and taproom in the up-and-coming corridor near downtown.
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Stenz starting $4M second phase of Dorman project on East 10th Street
The second piece of the project a stone’s throw from the massive Coke plant redevelopment on Mass Ave will feature townhomes and a 6,000-square-foot retail and office building.
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Student-housing developer buys two historic buildings on Mass Ave
Annex Student Living will relocate from Broad Ripple to the building housing Mass Ave Toys. Its principals also have purchased one of downtown’s most distinctive architectural landmarks.
Roundup: Hibachi bar opens in Broad Ripple; Primanti launching at Circle Centre
Three restaurant openings in Broad Ripple and several retail and restaurant openings and closings in Indianapolis and Hamilton County highlight the latest roundup.
Downtown intersection transforming into residential hub
A Bloomington developer is proposing to build a small apartment project at the southeast corner of Market and East streets, adding to the rapid pace of residential growth in the area.
Square Donuts to close downtown, open shop in Greenwood
It’s a zero-sum game for the Terre Haute-based chain, which operates four donut shops in the Indianapolis area.
New redevelopment plans emerging for stalled Irvington Coal Factory project
A new developer is proposing affordable housing for the site after the current owners couldn’t make their plans work for a mix of restaurants, retail and artisanal food production.
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St. Elmo operator bringing upscale burger restaurant to Circle Centre
Craig Huse expects to open Burger Study in April near St. Elmo spinoff Harry & Izzy’s. He describes it as a “full-service burger bar and restaurant delivering an adult dining experience.”
Downtown dessert bar closes as entertainment venue gears up for debut
The owner of Frona Mae Cafe on Washington Street hopes to reopen at another location, while Punch Bowl Social prepares to begin serving customers Saturday on South Meridian Street.
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Tesla to open first Indy service center
The upscale electric car company plans to begin renovating a 26,000-square-foot building next month on the north side and should open the shop by the end of the year.
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High-profile chef targeting Fountain Square for Japanese eatery
Neal Brown of Pizzology and The Libertine is nearing a lease deal to occupy the former Skip’s Market building and hopes to open Ukiyo in the spring.