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The free Rice and Beans Festival is set for Sept. 19, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at Fonseca Theatre Company, 2508 W. Michigan St. The community event will feature international rice-and-beans dishes and performances by local musicians.
Sep 16, 2026 · Mirror IndyRead BusinessIndy brief →Marian University announced on Sept. 16, 2026 that President Daniel J. Elsener will leave the presidency on June 30, 2027 and become president emeritus, and the Board has unanimously selected Chief Operating Officer Kenith C. Britt as his successor.
Sep 16, 2026 · Mirror IndyRead BusinessIndy brief →Court records say Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was stopped Aug. 30, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis and faces two misdemeanor OWI charges after a breath test registered 0.224%. A Sept. 16, 2026 hearing was waived; the next court appearance is set for Oct. 26, 2026, remotely.
Sep 16, 2026 · WIBCRead original source ↗The Indiana University Police Department reported three online extortion incidents and one online fraud case in September. The fraud involved a fraudulent job offer, a fake check and a request to return funds via CashApp; suspects remain unknown.
Sep 16, 2026 · idsnews.comRead original source ↗Federal EPA officials announced on Sept. 15, 2026 a proposed approval of Indiana’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program; the proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on Sept. 16, 2026, opening a 60-day public comment period. IDEM estimates about 100 CCR units would require permits and forecasts $1.3 million in personnel costs.
Sep 16, 2026 · Indiana Capital ChronicleRead BusinessIndy brief →The City of Westfield introduced its proposed 2027 operations budget of $89,392,368 and a Civil City budget of $141,525,099 at a Sept. 14, 2026 City Council meeting. More than half of the recommended spending is dedicated to the Westfield Police and Fire departments; final adoption is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 12, 2026.
The City of Carmel will hold a free block party on Sept. 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Rosie’s Gardens & Hughes Landscape (10402 N. College Ave.) to celebrate completion and reopening of the College Avenue reconstruction project. The event will feature Mayor Sue Finkam’s Neighborhood Pop-up activities, remarks and a live set by the Naptown Hepcats.
City of Carmel to host block party to celebrate reopening of College Avenue ↗
Hamilton County held a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 14, 2026, for the new grade-separated interchange at 146th Street and Allisonville Road, which has been open to traffic for several months. County officials also awarded a $39.9 million contract to Carmel-based Gradex to build the next grade-separated interchange at 146th and Hazel Dell Parkway, with work set to begin in fall 2026 and continue into 2029.
County Celebrates Completion of 146th Street & Allisonville Road Interchange ↗
146th St. & Allisonville Rd. Interchange | Hamilton County, IN ↗
Silver Companies held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 for its Silver Collection at Saxony in Fishers. The developer says the nearly $100 million, market-rate luxury apartment project was funded with 100% internal equity and intended as a long-term legacy asset.
Silver Collection at Saxony Luxury Apartments | Fishers, IN ↗
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful kicked off a $4 million fundraising drive in early September 2026 to upgrade 65+ green spaces, build three new sites and construct a $2 million urban ecology and workforce development center along West Morris Street in West Indianapolis. The group says it has raised about $3.6 million and needs $400,000 by Dec. 31, 2026.
Sep 15, 2026 · Mirror IndyRead BusinessIndy brief →The Boone County Solid Waste Management District is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Grant Program, offering awards up to $5,000 to Boone County nonprofits, schools, libraries, civic groups, clubs and eligible private businesses. Applications are on boonecountysolidwaste.com and must be submitted by Sept. 30.
Recycle Indiana: Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program ↗
Refuge Girls Academy (formerly Central Indiana Teen Challenge) ceased operations at 1015 N. Lebanon Street on 2026-09-10 and the property has been placed for sale while a federal civil lawsuit alleging human trafficking, forced labor and severe institutional abuse involving 35 former minor residents proceeds.
A Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser held at Lucas Estate raised more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Current Publishing reported on Sept. 15, 2026. The event was organized by Called to Care and featured vendors, a silent auction and a fashion show.
Sep 15, 2026 · Current PublishingRead BusinessIndy brief →On Sept. 15, 2026 the Indiana State Board of Finance approved about $139 million in reimbursements from the State Highway Fund to replace July gasoline excise and use tax revenue; the State Comptroller’s Office will begin distributing $46 million to counties, cities and towns this week.
Sep 15, 2026 · Indiana Capital ChronicleRead BusinessIndy brief →Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is enrolling for noncredit courses scheduled between Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 2026, spanning art, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health and technology. Many offerings are free or low-cost; register online or call 219-980-6907.
Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for August, September 2026 ↗
On Sept. 14, 2026, the Westfield City Council voted 6-1 to reduce the speed limit on Tomlinson Road from 40 mph to 30 mph after months of advocacy from the parents of a child killed in a June crash and other residents. City engineers had recommended 35 mph, but the council amended the ordinance to 30 mph.
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Purdue announced the Rittal + Eplan Lab will open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall, expanding a five-year U.S. research partnership with Rittal and Eplan to give engineering-technology students hands-on experience with digital engineering, infrastructure and automation. The collaboration also includes planned scholarships, internships and joint R&D.
Sep 14, 2026 · purdue.eduRead BusinessIndy brief →Calumet Inc. announced on Sept. 14, 2026 that it raised commitments under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility to $600 million and that Montana Renewables received a final $34 million draw under an amended DOE loan guarantee; the company says remaining MaxSAF expansion capital is $137 million.
Heart & Soul Free Clinic in Westfield reports it treated about 700 people — roughly 1,700 visits — in 2025 and relies on volunteers, grants and fundraisers to provide no-cost care. The clinic received a $50,000 grant Sept. 1, 2026, and the Mission Hills Charity Jam is set for Sept. 19, 2026 to raise additional support.
Heart And Soul Clinic – Heart And Soul Clinic ↗
Advancing Westfield Foundation Awards $499,000 in Grant Funding to Local Organizations ↗
As reported Sept. 14, 2026, Noblesville resident and Park Tudor senior Aryav Das and co-founder Samarth Dunakhe have directed more than $25,000 to the ALS Therapy Development Institute and planned a fundraiser at the Chipotle at 14635 Hazel Dell Crossing in Noblesville on Sept. 19, 2026, 4–8 p.m.
On Sept. 13, 2026, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Despite the loss, fans gathering at nearby bars — including The Hanger — described a festive downtown atmosphere; the Colts were scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 20, 2026.
Sep 14, 2026 · WISH-TVRead BusinessIndy brief →Saraga International Grocery plans to lease about 68,000 square feet at East Washington Plaza in Indianapolis and expects to open between July and September 2027 as part of a $20M–$30M overhaul of the 170,000‑sq‑ft center by owner Singleton Companies.
Sep 14, 2026 · hoodline.comRead BusinessIndy brief →On Sept. 3, 2026 Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine marked the topping out of a new Fishers facility at 13680 Jack Walker Lane; the practice says the center will include 14 clinic rooms, outpatient imaging and a dedicated pain procedure room and is set to open in 2027.