Stories tagged with "bart peterson"

Another wave's coming by indystar

Entrepreneur Bob Compton, who has successfully launched high-tech companies, now wants to launch a revolution in education. Compton, with business ventures in India and China,... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Writing's on the wall as Indianapolis takes on graffiti by Diana Penner

Among the faces depicted this month on CrimeStoppers of Central Indiana’s “Most Wanted” poster are the usual suspects — folks wanted for murder, arson, drug... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:16 AM in North Marion County

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

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

Power play for political purposes by indystar

Republicans on the City-County Council appear ready to waste $500,000 in taxpayers’ money for purely political purposes at the same time the city has been forced to cut... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

What may the circle betoken? by indystar

This is such a small town we live in; and I mean that not just municipally, but metaphorically. Look, for example, at the health-care industry and the noisy charade we refer to as... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Ballard sticks to basics by indystar

Greg Ballard is the first mayor of Indianapolis since the 1960s to be a normal, ordinary guy next door. His four predecessors — Richard Lugar, Bill Hudnut, Steve Goldsmith... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Hogsett won't run for mayor in 2011 by Melanie Hayes

Former secretary of state was seen as possible candidate Attorney and former Secretary of State Joe Hogsett has decided not to run for mayor of Indianapolis in 2011. A month ago,... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:44 AM in Marion County

Hogsett won't run for mayor in 2011 by Melanie Hayes

Former secretary of state was seen as possible candidate Attorney and former Secretary of State Joe Hogsett has decided not to run for mayor of Indianapolis in 2011. A month ago,... – Sep 28, 2009 at 11:27 PM in Politics & Government

Big stories show Star's strengths by indystar

Star business writer John Russell got the call around dinnertime a week ago this evening. Ed Sagebiel, Eli Lilly and Co.‘s manager of corporate communications, was on the... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dennis Ryerson

Powerful friends bid goodbye to Simon by Will Higgins

12:50 — ‘My Way’ ends funeral service Two thousand mourners packed the synagogue for the hour-long service, after which shopping mall developer Melvin... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Marion County

Pacers' O'Brien takes steps to fight homelessness by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien learned about helping the less fortunate at a young age. While growing up in Philadelphia, O’Brien’s parents would bring home an... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:10 AM in Pacers

Mayor trims the city's fat, lives up to promises by indystar

City government in Chicago was essentially closed for business one weekday last month. Residents couldn’t check out books from public libraries. Garbage trucks didn’t... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Federal court ruling would let city's adult shops run 24/7 by Robert King

Judges: City must show a compelling reason for ordinance that restricts businesses’ hours, days Adult businesses selling books, movies and sex paraphernalia in Indianapolis... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:25 AM in Politics & Government

Warehouse was great spot to help Helpings by indystar

When Second Helpings decided to turn its warehouse into a party place for its sixth annual Harvest event last weekend, organizers weren’t sure how it would turn out. They had... – Sep 03, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Democrat files, GOP pounces by Bill Ruthhart

Republican Chairman John likens possible Ballard foes to ‘a bunch of clowns’ The 2011 race for Indianapolis mayor is more than two years away, and the incumbent... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:52 AM in Politics & Government

Kennedy forms committee to seek mayor's job by Bill Ruthhart

Democrat Melina Kennedy this morning formed an exploratory committee to raise money for a possible run at the Indianapolis mayor’s office in 2011. Kennedy dropped of her... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM in Marion County

Melina Kennedy eyes run for mayor by Bill Ruthhart

Former deputy under Bart Peterson will form an exploratory committee Democrat Melina Kennedy will take the first step today toward challenging Republican Mayor Greg Ballard in... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:59 AM in Politics & Government

Melina Kennedy eyes run for mayor by Bill Ruthhart

Democrat Melina Kennedy will take the first step Friday toward challenging Republican Mayor Greg Ballard in 2011. Kennedy, 40, said Thursday she plans to file paperwork at the... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM in Politics & Government

Gifts may be par for the course by indystar

Ballard rakes in free memberships and tickets to events Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is just the same average Joe he was when he pulled off his upset win in November 2007... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government