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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

Mayor Joe Hogsett was once named “Mr. Clean” by a watchdog organization for his tough stance on government corruption as U.S. attorney.

A Mirror Indy/IndyStar investigation finds that the mayor ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives. https://bit.ly/3L8OOBe

Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest as city incentives flowed to developers

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ran on ethics reform, but an investigation found that he ignored conflicts of interest.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 7h

Samantha Stratton, Beech Grove’s clerk-treasurer and a fourth-generation resident, loves her small city on the southside. Formerly the owner of Silver Linings Coffeehouse, she now serves her city as a member of the local government, making an impact on the local level. https://bit.ly/4qfgHba

Beech Grove clerk-treasurer leaves the coffee grind to serve neighbors

Samantha Stratton poured her last cup in August before The Mocha Nut Coffee Shop took over.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 1d

When Janet Fry’s mother gave her a diary from her great-great-grandmother dated 1875, she put it away for almost 20 years. As the 150th anniversary approached, she decided to pull it out. Fry shares the diary in an art exhibition opening Oct. 17 at Storage Space Gallery. https://bit.ly/3W7ITPl

An art project 150 years in the making

Janet Fry’s great-great-grandmother’s journal from 1875 is the subject of a new exhibition at Storage Space Gallery.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 1d

You can learn more about the challenges of food access, and what people are doing to help, at a talk Thursday, Oct. 16, at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave. https://mirrorindy.org/elanco-a-longer-table-leaders-talk-childhood-hunger-fall-2025/

What’s being done to end child hunger in Indianapolis?

You can learn about a few local approaches at this talk on Oct. 16.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

Purdue University officials plan to purchase two downtown apartment buildings near its Purdue in Indianapolis campus downtown. The two complexes are Canal Square Apartments, at 359 N. West St., and 501 Indiana Ave. https://bit.ly/46MJqfM

Purdue will purchase 2 apartment buildings near Indy campus

Purdue University will purchase Indianapolis’ Canal Square Apartments and a new development on 501 Indiana Ave. for housing post-IUPUI split.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

Forget Spirit Halloween. The best way to decorate and dress for the spooky season is by shopping local. We’ve found nine Indianapolis artists whose creations will get you in the mood for a monstrous and magical October. https://bit.ly/47670mq

9 Indianapolis artists making dark, gothic and spooky art

Give your home a magic — or horrific — touch with artworks by Indianapolis artists.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

Women ages 14 to 21 can attend a free leadership summit from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 18, hosted by HOPS Heart of Charity. The eastside nonprofit helps young women build skills and navigate school, careers, relationships and finances. https://bit.ly/4ogONcY

Free leadership summit for young Indy women ages 14 to 21

The eastside event features a panel of speakers and mentorship opportunities.

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Tony Cook @tonycook317.bsky.social · 2d

Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has cultivated a reputation for public integrity, ignored conflicts of interest involving his former top aide Thomas Cook, a secret relationship, and millions of dollars in city incentives. New joint investigation from IndyStar and @mirrorindy.org indystar.com/story/news/i...

Hogsett ignored Thomas Cook's secret relationship as money flowed to developers

An IndyStar and Mirror Indy investigation has found that Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives.

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Emily Hopkins is reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 2d

A @mirrorindy.org/IndyStar investigation has found that Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives.

Perhaps nobody benefited as much as Thomas Cook.

Read the full story here:

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Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest as city incentives flowed to developers

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ran on ethics reform, but an investigation found that he ignored conflicts of interest.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

Mayor Joe Hogsett was once named “Mr. Clean” by a watchdog organization for his tough stance on government corruption as U.S. attorney.

A Mirror Indy/IndyStar investigation finds that the mayor ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives. https://bit.ly/3L8OOBe

Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest as city incentives flowed to developers

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ran on ethics reform, but an investigation found that he ignored conflicts of interest.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 3d

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is currently fundraising to help cover child care costs for families impacted by recent state cuts to voucher reimbursement rates.

They aim to raise $750,000 to support around 350 affected families through the end of the year. https://bit.ly/4h3E8QB

The YMCA is raising money to help Indy families with child care

The Y hopes to fill gaps after a cut to state child care vouchers.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 4d

Northside Congregations for Housing is a group making move-in kits for Indy’s homeless neighbors.

The group is giving the kits to people who are housed through the Streets to Home initiative to give them supplies to really make their new places feel like home: https://bit.ly/473QLq7

Northside churches help Indy’s homeless with move-in kits

“This is a tangible thing that people can do,” one person said.

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Claire Rafford @clairerafford.bsky.social · 5d

News: Purdue University will buy 2 apartment buildings on the canal to use for student housing. One of them is Canal Square Apartments, the other 501 Indiana Ave.

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Purdue will purchase 2 apartment buildings near Indy campus

Purdue University will purchase Indianapolis’ Canal Square Apartments and a new development on 501 Indiana Ave. for housing post-IUPUI split.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 4d

For 15 years, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has hosted an annual event for community members to learn about the law.

Check out this year’s schedule: https://bit.ly/4h5DFxe

Indy’s prosecutor will host three informational sessions this month

Topics include the Blue Envelope program, grand juries and a serial killer

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 5d

Garfield Park will welcome three new businesses before the end of the year thanks to the investment of Phil and Joel Kirk, brothers who want to help expand the southside’s cultural district: https://bit.ly/3VVOvMB

Garfield Park expands emerging cultural art district on Shelby Street

Three new businesses will open, including a popular vendor at the Garfield Farmers Market.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 5d

Research shows that Black women face barriers to accessing prenatal care, which helps prevent premature births and infant mortality.

After Republican lawmakers cut Indy’s public health funding by 70%, a free prenatal class for Black mothers will come to and end in 2026: https://bit.ly/46LeGMe

Prenatal care group for Black women faces state funding cuts

“People do not have to be dying, and the solutions are simple,” an Indy midwife said.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 5d

Do you know some of Indy’s lesser-known greenways?

The weather is crisp and perfect for a stroll or bike ride. Check out some of the trails you might not have known of: https://bit.ly/4q39evv

Have you biked these Indy greenways?

Photographer Ted Somerville set out to capture the city’s lesser traveled bike paths.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 5d

Councilor Michael-Paul Hart will host a free panel discussing solutions to homelessness on Oct. 15.

You can reserve a seat online or submit any questions ahead of time: https://bit.ly/3VXFhzq

Learn about solutions to homelessness at free panel

The event is Oct. 15, and you can submit questions ahead of time.

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Emily Hopkins is reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 6d

Frequent @mirrorindy.org contributor Ted Somerville set out to capture some of Indy’s lesser known bike paths.

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Have you biked these Indy greenways?

Photographer Ted Somerville set out to capture the city’s lesser traveled bike paths.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 6d

Shenia Suggs was voted as the new superintendent of Wayne Township schools during a board meeting on Oct. 6.

She’s had different roles during her nearly 30 years with the district, starting as an English teacher at Ben Davis High School: https://bit.ly/48R4h2L

Wayne Township has found its next superintendent

Shenia Suggs will lead the westside school district starting this January.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 6d

Sci-fi lovers, you won’t want to miss this year’s Translocal Afrofuturism Conference Oct. 8-11.

Hosted by the Kheprw Institute, the event invites attendees to to dream of and create a future everyone wants to be a part of: https://bit.ly/4h1QDvX

Dance and dream at Kheprw Institute’s Afrofuturism conference

The community conference is Oct. 8-11 in Indianapolis with dance workshops, conversations with authors about AI and more.

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Emily Hopkins is reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI: @mirrorindy.org art director @jennarwatson.bsky.social took to the new protected bike lanes and two-way conversion on New York Street.

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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 7d

@indydocumenters.bsky.social went to the city’s education committee meeting in September and took notes on what happened.

They learned that Indy Achieves requested $2 million from the City-County Council to continue funding its programs: https://bit.ly/46NpMyM

90% of Indy Achieves students finish college

With a proven track record at IU Indianapolis, the city-funded program requested $2 million in the 2026 city budget to expand completion grants and scholarships for local students.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 7d

The City-County Council voted 17-8 on Monday, Oct. 6, to adopt Mayor Joe Hogsett’s $1.7 billion budget proposal.

Here are the winners and losers in the 2026 budget: https://bit.ly/4mVwKI6

Indy council passes Hogsett’s $1.7B budget: How the city plans to spend money

State and federal budget cuts posed challenges for some departments.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 8d

IPS high schools will be hosting FAFSA nights to help students and parents apply for financial aid.

Check out the upcoming dates: https://bit.ly/4n4ovtC

Here’s when each IPS high school will have FAFSA nights

Mark your calendar for these dates to get help filling out the FAFSA.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 8d

As Purdue in Indy’s acceptance rate decreases, private colleges have been adding engineering programs to give Indy students more options.

✍️ @clairerafford.bsky.social talked to people at Marian University, Butler University and UIndy about how this impacts Indy students: https://bit.ly/4h86w44

New engineering programs at Indy colleges provide alternative to Purdue

UIndy, Marian and Butler have added engineering programs in the last decade.