North of 96th roundup: New golf venue, restaurants among openings and closings
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
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Pay freeze for Carmel mayor considered as city grapples with budget challenges
The Carmel City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of an ordinance that would hold salaries in place for the city’s mayor, judge and city clerk. Council members discussed if whether they, too, should forego a cost-of-living increase.
Carmel’s $55M natatorium draws international competition
The Oct. 10-12 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup will bring 450 swimmers, including Olympians and world-record holders, to Carmel. The event will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock in the United States and in 12 international markets.
Derek Schultz: With Kevin Wright’s return, the Greyhounds are dominant again
After experiencing its first losing season since 1997, Carmel High School’s football program lucked into rehiring one of its winningest coaches.
North of 96th roundup: Voodoo Brewing, Indian restaurant among openings in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other retailers and businesses recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look:
Carmel-based Splenda maker Heartland Food acquires Slimfast US brand
Slimfast, founded in 1977, is known for its once-popular line of meal-replacement shakes, but the brand has struggled with the emergence of new weight-loss pharmaceuticals.
Carmel estate of late Colts owner Jim Irsay sold for $11.75M
The 9.4-acre property was listed July 30 for $12 million and a sale was pending five days later. The property bordering Crooked Stick Golf Club features a 25,843-square-foot main residence and a 2,700-square-foot guest house.
Carmel budget proposes cuts in costs, staffing as city adjusts to new property-tax law
The city’s budget proposal includes funding increases for public safety and for parks, but other departments could see reductions.
Carmel software firm reaches settlement in legal dispute with former business partner
Carmel-based Max Minds, which does business as Alleo, had been embroiled in a legal dispute with a Virginia-based business partner since 2023, with each party suing the other.
Security products company Allegion on acquisition spree in 2025
Allegion, whose Americas division is based in Carmel, has completed nine acquisitions so far this year—a significant increase from recent years.
Multimillion-dollar estate sales present unique hurdles
A complicated and delicate dance takes place whenever an estate the scale of the one owned by the late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hits the market as it did last month.
Developers planning $88M active-adult apartment project in Carmel
Plans call for a five-story building with 210 age-restricted apartments, 12,000 square feet of amenity space, a 356-space parking garage and a 1.54-acre park and trail dedicated to veterans of the United States military.
Carmel reveals design proposals for former CNO Financial Group campus
Architecture firms Browning Day, Ratio Design and Yard & Co. provided designs for the more than 80-acre property.
Estate of late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on the market for $12M
The Carmel estate bordering Crooked Stick Golf Club features a 25,843-square-foot main residence with six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
North of 96th roundup: Pair of restaurants expanding from coasts into northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
Carmel awaits proposals to turn former CNO Financial campus into mixed-use district
The city wants to turn more than 80 acres along U.S. 31 into a mixed-use district like those found in the city’s downtown.
More roundabout interchanges planned in Hamilton County after 146th and Allisonville opens
Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger provided updates at his State of the County address about several road and construction projects.
Slapfish picks Market District in Carmel for 4th area restaurant
Restaurateurs and Carmel residents Mark and Lauren Weghorst plan to begin renovating the 3,300-square-foot space this summer before opening later this year.
North of 96th roundup: New bookstore, Goodwill in the works in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look.
Expansion of Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael to add 60 rooms, new ballroom and boardroom
Carmel-based development firm Pedcor Cos. plans to spend $10 million to $15 million to expand the hotel across four floors on the north end of the new Wren building, which is attached to the hotel.