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· Oct 13
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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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
A Mirror Indy/IndyStar investigation finds that the mayor ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives. https://bit.ly/3L8OOBe
Instead of shopping at the big, corporate stores this holiday season, stop by local Indy shops on Small Business Saturday.
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Instead of shopping at the big, corporate stores this holiday season, stop by local Indy shops on Small Business Saturday.
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
Everything is getting more expensive, including riding the bus.
So we put together a guide on how to get around the city for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pp2Ayw
So we put together a guide on how to get around the city for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pp2Ayw
Find free and affordable transportation in Indy
Whether you need bus passes, a bike or a ride to medical appointments, here are options.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Everything is getting more expensive, including riding the bus.
So we put together a guide on how to get around the city for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pp2Ayw
So we put together a guide on how to get around the city for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pp2Ayw
Need plans for visiting family?
We’ve got five ideas of what you can do with your family in Indy during the holidays: https://mirrorindy.org/day-out-with-mom-indianapolis-music-books-gifts-food/
We’ve got five ideas of what you can do with your family in Indy during the holidays: https://mirrorindy.org/day-out-with-mom-indianapolis-music-books-gifts-food/
5 ideas for a day out with family in Indy
I always struggled to plan activities to do with my mom and grandma, until I found these 5 spots.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Need plans for visiting family?
We’ve got five ideas of what you can do with your family in Indy during the holidays: https://mirrorindy.org/day-out-with-mom-indianapolis-music-books-gifts-food/
We’ve got five ideas of what you can do with your family in Indy during the holidays: https://mirrorindy.org/day-out-with-mom-indianapolis-music-books-gifts-food/
@indydocumenters.bsky.social went to last month’s city-council meeting and learned about a proposal to transfer $6.8 million from the county general fund and the sheriff’s medical care for inmates fund.
The money would most likely go to law enforcement in some form. https://bit.ly/3Xi31Pq
The money would most likely go to law enforcement in some form. https://bit.ly/3Xi31Pq
More money for law enforcement, less for inmates’ health
The City-County Council proposed to transfer a total of $6.8 million out of the county general fund and medical care for inmates fund.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
@indydocumenters.bsky.social went to last month’s city-council meeting and learned about a proposal to transfer $6.8 million from the county general fund and the sheriff’s medical care for inmates fund.
The money would most likely go to law enforcement in some form. https://bit.ly/3Xi31Pq
The money would most likely go to law enforcement in some form. https://bit.ly/3Xi31Pq
Every month, Square Cat Vinyl hosts an open mic night. It’s for neighbors to have a chance to perform original music, no covers allowed.
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Every month, Square Cat Vinyl hosts an open mic night. It’s for neighbors to have a chance to perform original music, no covers allowed.
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
What do our neighbors in Indy think about the push to redistrict?
We talked to people across the city to get a feel for what the overall vibe is. Everyone we interviewed opposed redistricting early: https://bit.ly/3Ml7LBj
We talked to people across the city to get a feel for what the overall vibe is. Everyone we interviewed opposed redistricting early: https://bit.ly/3Ml7LBj
Indy residents sound off on redistricting
This time, we asked and you answered.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
What do our neighbors in Indy think about the push to redistrict?
We talked to people across the city to get a feel for what the overall vibe is. Everyone we interviewed opposed redistricting early: https://bit.ly/3Ml7LBj
We talked to people across the city to get a feel for what the overall vibe is. Everyone we interviewed opposed redistricting early: https://bit.ly/3Ml7LBj
A developer in Stringtown has pulled its plan to demolish a block of vacant homes in Stringtown.
The properties are now under contract to be sold, leaving residents who opposed the demolition with more questions: https://bit.ly/4oiAg01
The properties are now under contract to be sold, leaving residents who opposed the demolition with more questions: https://bit.ly/4oiAg01
Stringtown developer pulls plan to demolish 10 vacant homes
Brougher Developments LLC owns nearly an entire block in the westside neighborhood.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A developer in Stringtown has pulled its plan to demolish a block of vacant homes in Stringtown.
The properties are now under contract to be sold, leaving residents who opposed the demolition with more questions: https://bit.ly/4oiAg01
The properties are now under contract to be sold, leaving residents who opposed the demolition with more questions: https://bit.ly/4oiAg01
Supporting local stores keeps the hearts of our neighborhoods beating with beautiful storefronts and shopkeepers we can call friends.
To help you get the creative gift ideas flowing, we visited more than 50 local shops and collected gifts in a range of price points: https://bit.ly/48yeuR2
To help you get the creative gift ideas flowing, we visited more than 50 local shops and collected gifts in a range of price points: https://bit.ly/48yeuR2
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Supporting local stores keeps the hearts of our neighborhoods beating with beautiful storefronts and shopkeepers we can call friends.
To help you get the creative gift ideas flowing, we visited more than 50 local shops and collected gifts in a range of price points: https://bit.ly/48yeuR2
To help you get the creative gift ideas flowing, we visited more than 50 local shops and collected gifts in a range of price points: https://bit.ly/48yeuR2
Enjoy a winter parade, variety show and the lighting of Lawrence’s Christmas tree at A Lawrence Christmas.
The free Nov. 29 event will also have a holiday market, food trucks and an ice skating rink: https://bit.ly/4ilh5Bi
The free Nov. 29 event will also have a holiday market, food trucks and an ice skating rink: https://bit.ly/4ilh5Bi
Lawrence will kick off the holiday season with tree lighting and parade
‘A Lawrence Christmas’ will feature a tree lighting, parade and ice skating Saturday, Nov. 29 at Lawrence Civic Plaza
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November 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Enjoy a winter parade, variety show and the lighting of Lawrence’s Christmas tree at A Lawrence Christmas.
The free Nov. 29 event will also have a holiday market, food trucks and an ice skating rink: https://bit.ly/4ilh5Bi
The free Nov. 29 event will also have a holiday market, food trucks and an ice skating rink: https://bit.ly/4ilh5Bi
Fathers and Families Center’s Out and Up program offers parenting classes to men who are incarcerated.
Through the classes, the group wants to give men the tools they need to be emotionally supportive parents: https://bit.ly/3XbkoBq
Through the classes, the group wants to give men the tools they need to be emotionally supportive parents: https://bit.ly/3XbkoBq
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Fathers and Families Center’s Out and Up program offers parenting classes to men who are incarcerated.
Through the classes, the group wants to give men the tools they need to be emotionally supportive parents: https://bit.ly/3XbkoBq
Through the classes, the group wants to give men the tools they need to be emotionally supportive parents: https://bit.ly/3XbkoBq
Health insurance premiums are going up, making it harder for Hoosiers to get the care they need.
Indianapolis Realtor Martine Locke said her $670 premium will spike to $1,500 next year. She and her wife can’t afford it and will have to be uninsured: https://bit.ly/3XvioUR
Indianapolis Realtor Martine Locke said her $670 premium will spike to $1,500 next year. She and her wife can’t afford it and will have to be uninsured: https://bit.ly/3XvioUR
Hoosiers on ACA health plans feel the pain of spiking premiums
Indy residents talk about how they’ll handle rising costs after federal subsidies expire.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Health insurance premiums are going up, making it harder for Hoosiers to get the care they need.
Indianapolis Realtor Martine Locke said her $670 premium will spike to $1,500 next year. She and her wife can’t afford it and will have to be uninsured: https://bit.ly/3XvioUR
Indianapolis Realtor Martine Locke said her $670 premium will spike to $1,500 next year. She and her wife can’t afford it and will have to be uninsured: https://bit.ly/3XvioUR
Dozens of Pike Township residents showed up to a Nov. 19 meeting about a proposed data center in their neighborhood.
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Dozens of Pike Township residents showed up to a Nov. 19 meeting about a proposed data center in their neighborhood.
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
Lugar Tower residents Tony Bright and Sandra Barnes are suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency, which operates the building.
Their concerns center around health and safety. Squatters enter the building and stay in the vacant units, and the IHA plans to end 24-hour security. https://bit.ly/4ichzJP
Their concerns center around health and safety. Squatters enter the building and stay in the vacant units, and the IHA plans to end 24-hour security. https://bit.ly/4ichzJP
‘I’m just over the BS’: Lugar Tower residents 5 months into another IHA lawsuit
The housing agency’s CEO said being forced to provide security would lead to Lugar Tower closing.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Lugar Tower residents Tony Bright and Sandra Barnes are suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency, which operates the building.
Their concerns center around health and safety. Squatters enter the building and stay in the vacant units, and the IHA plans to end 24-hour security. https://bit.ly/4ichzJP
Their concerns center around health and safety. Squatters enter the building and stay in the vacant units, and the IHA plans to end 24-hour security. https://bit.ly/4ichzJP
Are you interested in being a part of the decision making for Wayne Township schools?
You can apply through Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/4a0CRYU
You can apply through Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/4a0CRYU
Wayne Township looking for new school board member
Here’s what to know to get involved.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Are you interested in being a part of the decision making for Wayne Township schools?
You can apply through Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/4a0CRYU
You can apply through Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/4a0CRYU
There are a lot of different organizations and groups that are giving out free turkeys or other Thanksgiving meal items.
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
There are a lot of different organizations and groups that are giving out free turkeys or other Thanksgiving meal items.
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells. Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a chopper full of toys!
On Saturday, Nov. 29, hundreds of bikers will dress up for the annual Circle City Toy Run. Details on how to donate toys or join the ride here: https://bit.ly/4a5nfmV
On Saturday, Nov. 29, hundreds of bikers will dress up for the annual Circle City Toy Run. Details on how to donate toys or join the ride here: https://bit.ly/4a5nfmV
Donate toys for motorcycle-riding Santas to hand out
The Salvation Army’s Circle City Toy Run will provide gifts for kids Nov. 29.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells. Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a chopper full of toys!
On Saturday, Nov. 29, hundreds of bikers will dress up for the annual Circle City Toy Run. Details on how to donate toys or join the ride here: https://bit.ly/4a5nfmV
On Saturday, Nov. 29, hundreds of bikers will dress up for the annual Circle City Toy Run. Details on how to donate toys or join the ride here: https://bit.ly/4a5nfmV
Do you need help getting together ingredients for Thanksgiving?
BFA Enterprises, a local event coordinating business, will give away Thanksgiving dinner boxes on Nov. 24.
Text 317-680-6165 to reserve a box: https://bit.ly/4oMj3Nv
BFA Enterprises, a local event coordinating business, will give away Thanksgiving dinner boxes on Nov. 24.
Text 317-680-6165 to reserve a box: https://bit.ly/4oMj3Nv
Reserve a free Thanksgiving dinner box in Garfield Park
BFA Enterprises will organize food pickup from 1-3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Do you need help getting together ingredients for Thanksgiving?
BFA Enterprises, a local event coordinating business, will give away Thanksgiving dinner boxes on Nov. 24.
Text 317-680-6165 to reserve a box: https://bit.ly/4oMj3Nv
BFA Enterprises, a local event coordinating business, will give away Thanksgiving dinner boxes on Nov. 24.
Text 317-680-6165 to reserve a box: https://bit.ly/4oMj3Nv
Girls ages 4-12 can play basketball at the YMCA for free this fall and winter.
The Court is Hers initiative waives registration fees for girls, but you will still need to buy a jersey: https://bit.ly/3K7U1JD
The Court is Hers initiative waives registration fees for girls, but you will still need to buy a jersey: https://bit.ly/3K7U1JD
Girls can join YMCA winter basketball leagues for free
The new initiative The Court is Hers aims to create more opportunities for Indianapolis girls ages 4-12 to play basketball.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Girls ages 4-12 can play basketball at the YMCA for free this fall and winter.
The Court is Hers initiative waives registration fees for girls, but you will still need to buy a jersey: https://bit.ly/3K7U1JD
The Court is Hers initiative waives registration fees for girls, but you will still need to buy a jersey: https://bit.ly/3K7U1JD
The city wants to get as many people experiencing homelessness inside during the coldest months of the year.
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The city wants to get as many people experiencing homelessness inside during the coldest months of the year.
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
Indianapolis Women’s Chorus’ annual fall concert will celebrate the beauty within each person.
There will be two performances: One at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and another at 3 p.m. Nov. 23. The concert will also be live-streamed: https://bit.ly/3M9HzcQ
There will be two performances: One at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and another at 3 p.m. Nov. 23. The concert will also be live-streamed: https://bit.ly/3M9HzcQ
Feel beautiful at this fall concert
Indianapolis Women’s Chorus will perform songs Nov. 22-23 at the Warren Performing Arts Center.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Indianapolis Women’s Chorus’ annual fall concert will celebrate the beauty within each person.
There will be two performances: One at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and another at 3 p.m. Nov. 23. The concert will also be live-streamed: https://bit.ly/3M9HzcQ
There will be two performances: One at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and another at 3 p.m. Nov. 23. The concert will also be live-streamed: https://bit.ly/3M9HzcQ
Bags strapped. Turkey hats on. Grocery lists in hand. The cyclists of Cranksgiving donated over 2,000 pounds of food this year.
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Bags strapped. Turkey hats on. Grocery lists in hand. The cyclists of Cranksgiving donated over 2,000 pounds of food this year.
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
This one is for our Martindale Brightwood neighbors.
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This one is for our Martindale Brightwood neighbors.
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
Janet Easley will be giving away turkeys to Indy families on Saturday. She’s been doing a turkey giveaway for the last 41 years.
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Janet Easley will be giving away turkeys to Indy families on Saturday. She’s been doing a turkey giveaway for the last 41 years.
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
Neighbors on the Far Eastside, you’re invited to share your ideas and aspirations for the neighborhood at a free community event Friday, Nov. 21.
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Neighbors on the Far Eastside, you’re invited to share your ideas and aspirations for the neighborhood at a free community event Friday, Nov. 21.
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
Submit your art to be a part of the Urban Winter Wonderland exhibit at Grassy Creek Park. Submissions are accepted Nov. 24-25.
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Submit your art to be a part of the Urban Winter Wonderland exhibit at Grassy Creek Park. Submissions are accepted Nov. 24-25.
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi