Area parks offer far more than just hiking this summer
An outdoor trek in central Indiana doesn’t have to just mean a walk in the park. There’s far more to try at outdoor areas than just trail traversing or taking a dip in a public pool.
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IBJ PODCAST: Symphony offers sound advice on leadership styles
The first episode of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s new weekly podcast explore how future leaders can use the experience of making music to learn how to inspire great performances from their workforces.
Phoenix Theatre founder leaving after 35 years as main artistic force
Bryan Fonseca’s stunning departure comes in the midst of a major transition for the theater, which just moved into a newly built, $11 million downtown facility on Illinois Street.
Feds give Fishers, Noblesville green light to convert rail to trail
The determination from the Federal Surface Transportation Board confirmed that Fishers, Noblesville and Hamilton County have legal authority to move forward with the proposed Nickel Plate Trail.
2018 Innovation Issue: What happens when symphony conducts a leadership seminar?
Participants in a unique Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra program use music to better understand management styles.
Influential meeting planners group converging on city
Meeting Professionals International books more than 10,000 meetings and events annually for large companies. By hosting the group, Visit Indy hopes some of those companies will choose Indianapolis in the future.
Hoosier carnival pro buys back big amusement operation on the cheap
It’s been a bumpy ride for North American Midway Entertainment, which was sold in 2015 to a Connecticut-based buyer for $75.5 million. One of its former owners just bought it back for $23.5 million.
Local group converting former Phoenix Theatre building into condos
Plans for the historic structure in the downtown Chatham Arch neighborhood call for three condominiums priced at roughly $1.1 million each. Work is set to begin early next month.
EXPLORE: Swimming macaques join fellow primates at Indianapolis Zoo
A gang has taken over the former polar bear spot at the Indianapolis Zoo—and the members are nothing like the former resident.
Artist Robert Indiana, known for ‘LOVE’ series, dies at 89
Robert Indiana was born Robert Clark in New Castle and later relocated to Indianapolis, where he attended Arsenal Technical High School.
Environmental group, Indianapolis developer plan Indiana trailhead
An environmental group is working with an Indianapolis-based developer known for its retail projects on plans for a proposed recreational trail in Indiana instead of a stalled reservoir project.
NCAA opens door to title games in states with sports betting
The governing body for college sports on Thursday announced a "temporary" lifting of a ban that prevents events like college basketball’s NCAA tournament from being hosted in states that accept wagers on single games.
Who will referee billion-dollar sports betting industry?
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, the race is on to see who will referee the multibillion-dollar business of gambling on pro and college games.
Pacers Bikeshare system plans $1.2M expansion, thanks to federal grant
The Indiana Pacers Bikeshare system plans to almost double the number of bicycles and stations across the city of Indianapolis next year.
Indiana casinos want to offer sports betting but need state lawmakers’ OK
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can legalize sports betting. Indiana lawmakers will likely study the issue before their 2019 session.
Midwest Mayberry fest keeps small-town characters alive
The annual Danville event, returning for a fifth year May 18-20 celebrates a love for “The Andy Griffith Show,” which ended its original run in 1971.
Indiana Transportation Museum files suits against Noblesville, Fishers, Hamilton County
The Indiana Transportation Museum has requested a judge grant a temporary restraining order to give it more time to move out of Forest Park in Noblesville and prevent the city from seizing its equipment and trains.
Bloomington plans to open destination park in 2020
The city of Bloomington is building a 58-acre park that officials hope will become a regional attraction.
Whimsical hats as much art as attire
Bes-Ben hats were an unusual combination of headwear, fashion statement and art. And now, 60 of the most whimsical works are on display at Newfields.
Conner Prairie, Ritz Charles plan event venue on White River
Conner Prairie is teaming with Carmel-based hospitality company Ritz Charles on a $3 million project that will renovate the historic Chinese House at the Fishers living history museum and add an event venue along the White River.