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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · 2d

For Indiana SNAP recipients: The Family and Social Services Administration says they haven't heard from the Trump admin yet about partial payments, including when payments would go out and how much people would get.
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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · 8d

Is that pleasant run/michigan area?

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · 9d

The Wayne Township who rules on eviction cases defended himself from social media critics during a meeting last week. He printed off orders from 87 cases. "The orders speak for themselves."

It all started with a post on Facebook from @mrwildstyle.bsky.social

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Wayne Township judge defends how he handles evictions

Judge Gerald Coleman hosted a meeting with housing advocates to explain how he handles eviction cases.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · 14d

We reached out to the two councilors who hadn't signed the letter. Carlos Perkins said he supports the letter. We haven't heard back from Leroy Robinson.

Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · 14d

Indy councilors say AES settlement is ‘far too generous’ to company mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...

Indy councilors say AES settlement is ‘far too generous’ to company

And the city of Indianapolis is defending its role in the rate agreement on Facebook.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · 23d

“I’ll have you negotiating economic development deals under me.” -former Indianapolis DMD director’s text to Thomas Cook during their kinda-sorta secret affair.

The public was in the dark, but Hogsett wasn’t. mirrorindy.org/joe-hogsett-...

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.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Oct 2

I just saw this over the weekend. Group of early 20s guys pounding espresso martinis talking about how LSU +1.5 was a steal. (It was not)

Amanda Mull @amandamull.bsky.social · Oct 2

I watch sports in bars a lot, and in the past two years, a new and distressing Type of Guy has emerged: under 30ish, always by himself, scowling silently at the TVs with a pack of Zyns and a Mich Ultra in front of him, not appearing to root for any team in particular

John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · Oct 2

% of US men under 30 who say legal sports betting is a *bad thing* for society

22% in 2022
47% in 2025

No other demographic group has seen a bigger increase.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Sep 18

Citizens Energy Group sues Indianapolis Housing Agency, claims over $200k utility payments owed
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Citizens Energy Group sues Indianapolis Housing Agency, claims over $200k utility payments owed

Caption: Citizens Energy Group is suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency. The utility company claims IHA has breached their contract by not paying gas, water and sewer utility services at Laurelwood an...

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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · Sep 4

Update on the proposed Google-backed data center in Franklin Township:

Three more city-county councilors have said they will vote no, bringing the total to 16. 15 “no” votes are needed to end the proposal.

Catch up on the story: https://bit.ly/4nh45hn

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Aug 22

Indy residents packed a community center room last night to oppose a rate increase from AES. No one's testimony was more compelling than Darcy Staser's. She's been living without electricity for months. But two strangers stepped up to pay her overdue bill. mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Aug 20

It's a milestone day over at Calling Home. Just hit 500 subscribers. I send a weekly(ish) text about housing in Indianapolis, plus answer questions and get ideas for what to write about next. Text HOME to 317-548-1599 to sign up

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Aug 15

Good news: People who have been living at the Leonard Street homeless encampment are next in line for housing through the city's Streets to Home program. Just happened to stop by there shortly after they got the news. "It's a miracle." mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

‘It’s a miracle’: Fountain Square homeless camp residents to get housing

The city’s Streets to Home project will work with people living there.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 30

Unless they get really lucky, like Rick did. He has an apartment now. “I’m very blessed.” But he still goes back to the encampment to see some of his friends.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 30

The uncomfortable truth about the Fountain Square homeless encampment is that come Aug 11, people living there won’t have any more options than they do right now. “Can we get people housed by the 11th? No, probably not.” mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

What’s next for Fountain Square homeless camp residents? ‘I don’t even know.’

The city plans to close the encampment by Aug. 11.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 29

mirrorindy.org/nick-roberts... Indianapolis councilor Nick Roberts denies groping woman on second date

Indy councilor denies groping woman on second date

An 18-year-old woman filed a police report against Nick Roberts, a Democrat.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 24

Anita Burks is close with a lot of people there. But I don’t think anyone ranks above her dog Stormy.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 24

I went out to the homeless encampment in Fountain Square this morning to talk to people living there. They’re trying to protect their image after complaints. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Fountain Square homeless camp residents trying to protect their image

‘You feel like you’re a part of the trash that people take out,” one person said.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 17

Went to the former homeless encampment on E Washington yesterday and met a few of the people displaced by a camp sweep. A lot of advocates don’t think it’s a coincidence that this happened ahead of the WNBA All-Star weekend. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Homeless camp near downtown cleared ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend

“Y’all just moving us around,” one resident said.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 17

Went to the former homeless encampment on E Washington yesterday and met a few of the people displaced by a camp sweep. A lot of advocates don’t think it’s a coincidence that this happened ahead of the WNBA All-Star weekend. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Homeless camp near downtown cleared ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend

“Y’all just moving us around,” one resident said.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jul 15

A local developer is still looking for a tax break for his housing project in northwest Indianapolis. Some neighborhood residents are happy he hasn't gotten it yet. And a city council committee keeps delaying a vote on the proposal. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Canal Village vote is delayed by council committee again

The developer brought about a dozen residents to show support for the project.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jun 27

Unionized Kroger workers in Indianapolis are negotiating a new contract. Workers say they want better pay and staffing. They recently rejected an offer by such a wide margin that it authorized a strike. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

What to know about Kroger’s union contract negotiations

Union members say their biggest concerns are wages and staffing.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jun 11

My bad. I’m not active enough on here. This is Indianapolis. Here’s the context: mirrorindy.org/vop-osili-la...

Council President Osili orders removal of Lauren Roberts she tries to speak

Vop Osili, a Democrat, ordered deputies to remove Roberts from the building.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jun 10

Joe Hogsett was supposed to be at a press conference today talking about homelessness. Instead, his office canceled the event after some advocates asked the mayor not to attend. mirrorindy.org/indy-mayor-j...

Hogsett appearance canceled after tense council meeting

Some advocates asked him not to attend a planned press conference.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jun 10

The mayor's office has canceled a press conference today about a homelessness initiative that Joe Hogsett was scheduled to be at. The announcement says it's canceled "in light of recent events." No specific mention of the council meeting last night.

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Tyler Fenwick @tyfenwick.bsky.social · Jun 10

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