Arts Council launches $10M restart fund for local arts not-for-profits
The Indy Arts & Culture Restart & Resilience Fund, underwritten by Lilly Endowment Inc., will provide eligible entities with one-time grants ranging from $5,000 to $500,000.
Indianapolis school districts to open on scheduled start dates
School districts across Indianapolis will reopen for the upcoming academic year with in-person instruction and offer virtual instruction for students who are uncomfortable or unable to return to classrooms, according to a letter shared by districts Wednesday.
Virus pummels commercial real estate, could end long boom
Office tenants are considering renting less space as more employees work from home, and the trend toward online shopping is accelerating, which could cut already weak demand for retail space in downtown areas and malls.
U.S. virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
Several states on Tuesday set single-day records, including Arizona, California, Mississippi, Nevada and Texas.
Major League Baseball to come back with 60-game schedule
Major League Baseball on Tuesday night issued a schedule that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks in its shortest season since 1878.
U.S. stocks rise again, but spread of virus tempering gains
U.S. stocks rose for a second day, but faded near the closing of the market as concern mounted that a spike in virus cases in some states could curtail economic activity.
Trump tells aides he supports second round of stimulus checks
Leading congressional Republicans and some senior White House officials remain skeptical of sending more checks, creating a rift within conservative circles that could have significant consequences for the stimulus package set to be taken up by lawmakers in July.
COVID-19 deaths rise by 14, cases by 238 in Indiana
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said 426,376 virus tests have been administered to Hoosiers.
Surging virus cases in some states raise fear that progress is slipping
The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases across the country per day has reached more than 26,000, up from about 21,000 two weeks ago. Indiana, meanwhile, is seeing a downward trend in new cases.
Indiana offers public schools $61M in remote learning grants
Indiana’s public schools can apply for funding to improve their remote learning capabilities during the coronavirus pandemic through the grant program, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday.
New Indiana COVID-19 cases dropping, in contrast to warm weather states
In Indiana, the number of new cases is trending down in recent weeks, even as thousands more Hoosiers get tested every day for the disease.
Online: As choirs go digital, technology is a new virtuoso skill
These videos provide an opportunity for creativity in a time when live concerts are simply not possible. But behind the squares lies hours of technical work.
Indiana sees smallest increase in COVID-19 cases since late March
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday said cumulative coronavirus cases at long-term-care facilities in the state have surpassed 5,000.
Politics driving divergent view of U.S. economy
Americans’ outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of the pandemic, but a new poll suggests Democrats and Republicans are living in alternate economic realities.
Noblesville venue part of Live Nation’s new drive-in concert series
Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series, at three different venues in the United States in July, months after the live music industry went on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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IBJ Podcast: Indy Black Chamber of Commerce wants city support
Host Mason King talks with the Black Chamber’s Larry Williams about why he thinks the city should be working more with his organization—and providing it funding. And King also talks with Angela Smith Jones, the deputy mayor of economic development, about the reasons the city is working with Indy Chamber.
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
The agency said Brazil led the way with 54,771 cases tallied and the United States was next at 36,617. Experts said rising case counts can reflect multiple factors, including more widespread testing as well as broader infection.
Treasury to provide more details on rescue loans, but watchdogs say not enough
A plan to disclose the names of small business owners who received $150,000 or more in forgivable loans was not enough for to provide a complete picture of how money was allocated.
Indiana reports daily COVID-19 testing increase of more than 10,000
The Indiana State Health Department on Sunday said 10.3% of the 411,920 people in Indiana who have been tested so far were positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Indiana farmers markets make changes to reopen in pandemic
Indiana boasts nearly 200 farmers markets statewide that play a vital role in the local economies, according to research done by Purdue University.
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