Stories tagged with "Ballard"

Why Indy's behind the pack by Francesca Jarosz

Streak of individualism, lack of a health culture block smoking ban The debate over a proposal in Indianapolis to ban smoking in bars and other workplaces has been impassioned,... – Nov 01, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Politics & Government

Wishard's very existence hangs in balance by indystar

For more than 150 years, Wishard Hospital has cared for Indianapolis. Wishard exists because of the goodness, decency and humanity of our community. On Tuesday, you will decide... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mayor: Crime not solution to need by Will Higgins

Those requiring help are urged to contact social service agencies Inspired in part by the media spotlight on the so-called “praying robber,” Mayor Greg Ballard stood... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:25 AM in Crime & Courts

Indy's safety ranking isn't so good after all by Tom Spalding

Ballard touts Forbes.com safety ranking, which actually puts Indy near bottom of list Indianapolis Ranks Among Top 40 Safest Cities in the U.S. That was the headline on a news... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:21 AM in Politics & Government

Ban goes down in flames of secrecy by indystar

When the proposed ban on smoking in Indianapolis is revived — and it almost certainly will be in time — let’s hope the air will be clear of some of the lamer... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

'Praying bandit' inspires mayor's effort by Will Higgins

Inspired in part by the widespread publicity surrounding the so-called “praying bandit,” Mayor Greg Ballard stood today with two dozen social service providers, many of... – Oct 30, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Communities

City opens up Market Street by agammill

Dismantling ramp lets in light, makes area more connected to Downtown Dave Damin’s home in the Holy Cross neighborhood is just blocks from Downtown, but it never seemed that... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Communities

Market's make-or-break moment by indystar

As long as the future of City Market is in the thinking stage, it’s good that the Ballard administration is thinking big. Some of the more ambitious aspects of the long-term... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Too worried about tobacco to see alcohol's damage by indystar

I thought The Star prided itself on being unbiased, but now I know better. I see the facts, figures and statistics on smoking, but I never see the same things on alcohol. Why is... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

1st Mayor's Night Out for youths is today by Gretchen Becker

Mayor Greg Ballard will reach out to Indianapolis’ younger residents during the first Mayor’s Night Out for youths. The question-and-answer session will address the... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Ballard's veto threat helped kill smoking ban by indystar

Why did the city’s proposed workplace smoking ban fail? A particularly crushing blow fell a couple of hours before the City-County Council’s vote Monday night.... – Oct 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM in Matthew Tully

City Market officials hope for simple repair by Francesca Jarosz

Stopping the leaking water at Indianapolis City Market likely will be simple fix, city and market leaders said. The historic Downtown venue housing prepared and fresh food vendors... – Oct 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM in Politics & Government

Downtown interchange project complete by indystar

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will join city and neighborhood leaders in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to officially complete the new Interstate interchange... – Oct 28, 2009 at 9:45 AM in Business

Parked police car prompts complaint by county's top Democrat by Francesca Jarosz

Treacy says Ballard gave special treatment to campaign contributor The Marion County Democratic Party chairman filed an ethics complaint Tuesday against Mayor Greg Ballard,... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Marion County

Charles L. Whistler Award winners: They're part of the solution by indystar

John Neighbours and Sallie Rowland will receive the Charles L. Whistler Award today from Mayor Greg Ballard in a private ceremony at Conseco Fieldhouse. The annual prize, given by... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

See fiscal forecasts for end of 2009 by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard and City Controller David Reynolds will give an overview of the city’s year-end financial projections Wednesday night. The 6 p.m. meeting will be in the... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Commenting on Tully's commentary by indystar

Last week I asked your thoughts regarding reader Betty Ruth’s concerns about columnist Matt Tully’s work appearing in our regular news sections rather than on the... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dennis Ryerson

FFA conventioneers focus on injured teen by Robert King

FFA convention goers tried to move ahead today with business as usual, even as one of their own lay critically injured in an Indianapolis hospital a day after he fell over a... – Oct 23, 2009 at 4:21 PM in News

Leader to discuss ex-offenders' re-entry into society, jobs by indystar

A second forum today with Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods Olgen Williams and representatives from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis was designed to help nonprofits... – Oct 22, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Communities

Grant will help assess programs at charters by indystar

A grant announced Wednesday is designed to help watch the performance of students with disabilities and special-education pupils more closely in the mayor’s charter high... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County