Claire Rafford
Indianapolis Star
Tempe, AZ, United States
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Micro Center computer store to open in Castleton in former Gander Outdoors building
Micro Center will open in the former Gander Outdoors building in Castleton this summer. → Read More
Here are 5 new stores coming to Greenwood Park Mall this spring
From a perfume store to a bubble tea shop, here are new vendors coming to the mall south of Indianapolis. → Read More
Popular Broad Ripple eatery featured on Food Network closes after 31 years
The restaurant was featured on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in a season 11 episode in 2011. After 31 years, its doors are closed. → Read More
Visit Indy touts bright future for Indianapolis tourism, conventions. Here's what's coming
Visit Indy CEO and president Leonard Hoops proclaimed a bright future for Indianapolis tourism on Wednesday. → Read More
City-County Council to consider former IPS leader Dr. Eugene White for library board
Dr. Eugene White is a former IPS superintendent and former president of Martin University. → Read More
Ascension St. Vincent closing 11 facilities in Central Indiana, citing pandemic challenges
Ascension St. Vincent will close 11 facilities, mostly primary care centers, across Central Indiana. → Read More
Weekends Only furniture stores going out of business, liquidation to begin Thursday
The furniture retailer has two stores in the Indianapolis area, one in Castleton and one in Greenwood. → Read More
Irvington's Black Acre Brewing Co. to close after nearly 11 years in business
The popular Irvington brewery will be closing its doors Feb. 4 after over a decade in business. → Read More
JW Marriott owner, developer Bruce White dies at 70
Bruce White, hotelier who developed and owned the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, died Thursday due to cancer. He was 70. → Read More
Boone County residents file legal challenge to massive LEAP district
The complaint alleges that the city failed to comply with its own Unified Development Ordinance. → Read More
Holcomb announces $29.5M for 62-mile Monon South Trail in Southern Indiana
In his State of the State address Tuesday night, Holcomb announced nearly $30 million in funding for a trail along the south Monon Railroad corridor. → Read More
We annotated Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State. Here's what we found.
IndyStar's politics team reviewed Gov. Eric Holcomb's State of the State. Here's what we found, annotated. → Read More
Salesforce cuts 10% of workforce, citing overhiring
Salesforce's Marc Benioff told employees that the company had hired too many people as revenue increased during the pandemic. → Read More
How to prepare in case we have a 2023 recession
While it's not certain whether the U.S. will see a recession in 2023, experts recommend preparing by saving now. → Read More
When stores open and close on Christmas 2022 in Indianapolis
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve with adjusted hours, but closed on Christmas Day. → Read More
'Here, it’s culture:' American International Market serves Indy community through food
Co-owner Ammar Qaatabi said he's promised to order any product a customer requests, no matter where it's from. It's difficult, but he's committed. → Read More
Emmis sells Indianapolis Monthly magazine to Hour Media
Emmis is exiting the magazine business with the sale of Indianapolis Monthly. → Read More
317 Project: Side by side, 2 Lawrence businesses bring joy through music
Between Maru Studio Karaoke and Power P Bounce & Co in the corner of a Lawrence strip mall off Pendleton Pike, music is almost always playing. → Read More
Black Friday hours 2022: When major stores in Indiana open
For shoppers looking to get out on the day after Thanksgiving, here are major store opening times. → Read More
Two Indiana high schools take 1st, 2nd at Bands of America Grand National Championships
Brownsburg and Fishers High Schools also made the top 10, in 8th and 10th places, respectively. Castle High invited to Rose Parade. → Read More