LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum reclaims circus joy
“Circus … Starring YOU” offers a three-ring fantasy of circus life with just enough well-integrated physics lessons.
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FEIGENBAUM: Over-the-top tactics hit even those open to the cause
While opportunities for meaningful political antics Back Home in Indiana are stunted by the absence of political balance in the General Assembly, our state lawmakers may appear more reasonable, rational and representative than those we send to Congress.
MORRIS: Cooking for a cause comes to Indy
Old National fundraiser is a culinary crusade to help city’s minority youth.
EDITORIAL: Transit victory hard fought but now real work begins
Ultimately, the IndyGo expansion will be judged not just on delivering the planned improvements but on whether locals begin using the system as more than transportation of last resort.
FEIGENBAUM: Deadlines, rules dictate how policy is debated, settled
Pay attention to process as action in the General Assembly approaches the midway point of the session, where legislation approved by one chamber moves across the rotunda for consideration by the other.
KIM: Dow milestones get headlines but don’t reflect overall market
The DJIA is the default, shorthand answer to the question, “What did the market do today?”
BOHANON & STYRING: Licensing people who braid hair is nonsense
Our Legislature is debating whether to remove the requirement that hair braiders obtain a cosmetology license to practice their craft.
DINING: Noble Roman’s redo includes craft pizza and local beer
I can’t recall ever paying this much attention to a Noble Roman’s pizza. That says something about the success of the makeover.
LOU’S VIEWS: Student work shines, challenges at Art Center
The Student Invitational includes work from the Herron School of Art, Notre Dame, and more.
LOPRESTI: Delta was last small high school to experience single-class magic
A class championship won in 2002 doesn’t quite measure up to 1997’s runner-up finish.
Creating quality crossroads of America
Our state and local roads and bridges touch the lives of most Hoosiers nearly every day and hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. What better statement to make to our taxpayers and our guests that Indiana takes care of our largest asset in an efficient and quality manner, by taking care of our infrastructure. Due […]
LETTER: Rethink characterization of Trump’s travel ban
I see that you have succumbed to the overused—by the media—phrase of “predominantly Muslim countries” when reporting on the Trump travel ban
FAENZI: Before the Muslims, there were the Italians
The internment of Italian and Japanese during World War II is considered by most people today a stain on our history—a case where fear became blind fear.
KENNEDY: We don’t need no stinkin’ democracy
Safe legislative districts breed voter apathy and reduce political participation. What is the incentive to volunteer or vote when it obviously won’t matter?
MAURER: Headlines you may read some day
These were meant to be funny, but one of them, miraculously, came true.
EDITORIAL: Airport overhaul seems like overkill
At the top of the list of questionable proposed changes is the idea of subdividing Civic Plaza, which connects ticketing and gate areas, into smaller zones.
DINING REVIEW: Craft goes beyond beer at pub near Keystone at the Crossing
Craft Street Restaurant & Bar has turned an oft-turned-over spot on 82nd Street into an upgraded neighborhood bar with potential.
LOU’S VIEWS: Garfield’s winter oasis among offerings at Indy’s parks
Indianapolis’ parks have a range of activities to choose from year-round, many at low or no cost.
LOPRESTI: Few answers after eight days spent with Indiana Pacers
It’s two steps forward, one step back for this group as tough opponents loom.
FEIGENBAUM: The highway-funding math is getting fuzzier
You’ll still see a substantial highway-funding program enacted in April, but what’s inside the outlines is far murkier today than anyone anticipated.