Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator for $525M
The budget motel chain—which operates 10 hotels in the Indianapolis area—is being sold by New York-based investment firm Blackstone, which purchased the chain in 2012.
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Fever close regular season before record WNBA crowd, to meet Sun in playoffs
The Indiana Fever rested their starters for most of their final regular-season game Thursday night in Washington, D.C., allowing the host Mystics to pull out a 92-91 victory before a crowd of 20,711, the largest in WNBA regular-season history.
Carmel City Council OKs $19M TIF bond for Proscenium III project
Plans for the project call for 120 apartments, a 125-room high-end hotel, 63,000 square feet of office space, 15,000 square feet of retail space, 508 parking spaces and a public plaza.
New Indy defense innovation summit to feature Pence as keynote speaker
Lawmakers, regional partners and sector leaders are expected to attend the two-day Midwest Defense Innovation Summit on Oct. 16-17 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Iconic bass player Marcus Miller to bring ‘whole picture’ to Indy Jazz Fest
In addition to songwriting credits with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn, Marcus Miller was a musical mentor to Wayman Tisdale.
Wine bar and bistro closing at Conrad Indianapolis
Tastings—A Wine Experience announced plans for its “last call” after 15 years in operation.
Indiana Sports Corp. unveils 25-year priorities for state’s sports industry
The plan, revealed during the group’s State of Sports event, follows more than two years of internal discussion and engagement with more than 100 community leaders and advocates.
Mass Ave business owners weighing designated outdoor refreshment area
The Mass Ave Merchants Association is expected to discuss the creation of a DORA this week—the first step of several needed to establish what would be the first such district in Indianapolis.
Key lawmakers say Indiana casino’s proposed move is worth consideration
Full House Resorts says Rising Star Casino Resort, in the Indiana city of Rising Sun, is the worst-performing location in its portfolio and it wants to move it to another location 150 miles away.
Fishers Event Center schedule filling up ahead of November opening
Violinist Lindsey Stirling and an ice performance by Cirque du Soleil have been added to the schedule at the new 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center, venue managers announced this week.
Plans to replace downtown CSX building with hotel, concert hall given go-ahead by historic commission
The $312 million project from Boxcar Development LLC, a holding company for the Herb Simon family, was unanimously approved by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission after about a half-hour of presentation and discussion.
Indiana Fever qualify for WNBA playoffs for first time since 2016
The team didn’t play Tuesday night, but it still clinched its first playoff appearance since 2016 by virtue of the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream losing their games. The seven-year playoff drought was the longest active streak in the league.
Zionsville Town Council considers designated outdoor refreshment area
The Zionsville Town Council on Tuesday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, that would encompass areas in, around and south of the town’s historic Village.
Condoleezza Rice voices concerns about defense preparedness at Economic Club luncheon
Wearing an Indiana Fever pin during a visit to Indianapolis, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke to the Economic Club of Indiana in a conversation with former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels primarily focused on current issues in foreign policy.
Circle City Industrial Complex rebrands, lines up new tenants
Ten tenants, including two restaurants, are expected to open this fall in the newly named Factory Arts District.
Party of one: Restaurants catering to more solo diners
In the United States, solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
More than 10,000 hotel workers strike during Labor Day weekend
UNITE HERE said a total of 15,000 workers have voted to authorize strikes, which could soon spread to other cities.
Q&A: How lieutenant governor candidates plan to use the limited role to tackle economic development
The lieutenant governor is the second highest office holder in state government and has several duties that include serving as the president of the Indiana Senate and overseeing two dozen departments.
Romanus Fest artist Joshua Powell returns to his metalcore roots
Indianapolis musician Joshua Powell will showcase his fast and loud tunes Saturday as part of Romanus Fest at Black Circle Music Bar.
Richard Lugar statue to be unveiled next week in public ceremony
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the event at Bicentennial Unity Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.