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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
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
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
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
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
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
Do you live in Broad Ripple? Your feedback on how to revitalize the neighborhood through the Broad Ripple Master Plan is wanted.
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Do you live in Broad Ripple? Your feedback on how to revitalize the neighborhood through the Broad Ripple Master Plan is wanted.
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
How much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Indy? How hard is it to find an affordable place to live?
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
How much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Indy? How hard is it to find an affordable place to live?
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
Southsiders, there’s another developer wanting to build a data center in your area—this time in Decatur Township.
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Southsiders, there’s another developer wanting to build a data center in your area—this time in Decatur Township.
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
Indianapolis has 9 townships. These local governing bodies help people pay for necessities.
Due to a pause on SNAP funds, Wayne Township signed an $80,000 deal to get food to its people: https://bit.ly/49P42pq
Due to a pause on SNAP funds, Wayne Township signed an $80,000 deal to get food to its people: https://bit.ly/49P42pq
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Indianapolis has 9 townships. These local governing bodies help people pay for necessities.
Due to a pause on SNAP funds, Wayne Township signed an $80,000 deal to get food to its people: https://bit.ly/49P42pq
Due to a pause on SNAP funds, Wayne Township signed an $80,000 deal to get food to its people: https://bit.ly/49P42pq
If you don’t have money to feed your family, what can you do?
With SNAP benefits up in the air, this Indianapolis mom is having to make one dinner stretch the whole weekend: https://bit.ly/4pd8kvv
With SNAP benefits up in the air, this Indianapolis mom is having to make one dinner stretch the whole weekend: https://bit.ly/4pd8kvv
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If you don’t have money to feed your family, what can you do?
With SNAP benefits up in the air, this Indianapolis mom is having to make one dinner stretch the whole weekend: https://bit.ly/4pd8kvv
With SNAP benefits up in the air, this Indianapolis mom is having to make one dinner stretch the whole weekend: https://bit.ly/4pd8kvv
We might’ve had our first snowfall of the season, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your bike. It’s almost Cranksgiving, after all.
Join this food drive on two wheels this Saturday, Nov. 15: https://bit.ly/43qtD46
Join this food drive on two wheels this Saturday, Nov. 15: https://bit.ly/43qtD46
November 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We might’ve had our first snowfall of the season, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your bike. It’s almost Cranksgiving, after all.
Join this food drive on two wheels this Saturday, Nov. 15: https://bit.ly/43qtD46
Join this food drive on two wheels this Saturday, Nov. 15: https://bit.ly/43qtD46
Indy’s so-called “bench mench” is doing the community some good, even though it’s technically illegal.
For $40, Anderson York is bringing benches to parks and bus stops across the city: https://bit.ly/3LAdfrJ
For $40, Anderson York is bringing benches to parks and bus stops across the city: https://bit.ly/3LAdfrJ
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Indy’s so-called “bench mench” is doing the community some good, even though it’s technically illegal.
For $40, Anderson York is bringing benches to parks and bus stops across the city: https://bit.ly/3LAdfrJ
For $40, Anderson York is bringing benches to parks and bus stops across the city: https://bit.ly/3LAdfrJ
Are you a college student at an Indianapolis school? Do you need some help finding food?
Your school might have a food pantry you can use. Check out the schools that do and if you need to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/49bVSaz
Your school might have a food pantry you can use. Check out the schools that do and if you need to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/49bVSaz
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Are you a college student at an Indianapolis school? Do you need some help finding food?
Your school might have a food pantry you can use. Check out the schools that do and if you need to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/49bVSaz
Your school might have a food pantry you can use. Check out the schools that do and if you need to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/49bVSaz
We’re hiring a news editor! In this role, you will help lead a team of reporters, shape daily coverage for Indy and drive community-centered journalism that serves our neighbors.
Apply by Dec. 5: https://bit.ly/497QYeD
Apply by Dec. 5: https://bit.ly/497QYeD
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We’re hiring a news editor! In this role, you will help lead a team of reporters, shape daily coverage for Indy and drive community-centered journalism that serves our neighbors.
Apply by Dec. 5: https://bit.ly/497QYeD
Apply by Dec. 5: https://bit.ly/497QYeD
The first snow ❄️
Ted Somerville captured Indy's first snow fall of the season last night.
Were you just as surprised as us when it started snowing?
Ted Somerville captured Indy's first snow fall of the season last night.
Were you just as surprised as us when it started snowing?
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The first snow ❄️
Ted Somerville captured Indy's first snow fall of the season last night.
Were you just as surprised as us when it started snowing?
Ted Somerville captured Indy's first snow fall of the season last night.
Were you just as surprised as us when it started snowing?
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA) was formed to study how IPS and charter schools in the district work together to share transportation and buildings.
You can attend meetings in Nov. to learn more about their findings and recommendations for IPS’ future: https://bit.ly/3JzsUXJ
You can attend meetings in Nov. to learn more about their findings and recommendations for IPS’ future: https://bit.ly/3JzsUXJ
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA) was formed to study how IPS and charter schools in the district work together to share transportation and buildings.
You can attend meetings in Nov. to learn more about their findings and recommendations for IPS’ future: https://bit.ly/3JzsUXJ
You can attend meetings in Nov. to learn more about their findings and recommendations for IPS’ future: https://bit.ly/3JzsUXJ
@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings and take notes about the decisions that are being made.
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings and take notes about the decisions that are being made.
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
We’re kicking off our year-end fundraiser 💚
The more you know, the more you can do. Support local news that keeps Indy informed.
Every dollar you give to Mirror Indy through Dec. 31 is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $80,000. First-time donors are matched twice. https://bit.ly/47kVdSR
The more you know, the more you can do. Support local news that keeps Indy informed.
Every dollar you give to Mirror Indy through Dec. 31 is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $80,000. First-time donors are matched twice. https://bit.ly/47kVdSR
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re kicking off our year-end fundraiser 💚
The more you know, the more you can do. Support local news that keeps Indy informed.
Every dollar you give to Mirror Indy through Dec. 31 is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $80,000. First-time donors are matched twice. https://bit.ly/47kVdSR
The more you know, the more you can do. Support local news that keeps Indy informed.
Every dollar you give to Mirror Indy through Dec. 31 is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $80,000. First-time donors are matched twice. https://bit.ly/47kVdSR
Happy Halloween 👻
Indianapolis is no stranger to getting weird and spooky on Halloween. In fact, there’s photos to prove it.
See how the people who lived here before us celebrated the holiday.
📸 Indiana Historical Society
Indianapolis is no stranger to getting weird and spooky on Halloween. In fact, there’s photos to prove it.
See how the people who lived here before us celebrated the holiday.
📸 Indiana Historical Society
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happy Halloween 👻
Indianapolis is no stranger to getting weird and spooky on Halloween. In fact, there’s photos to prove it.
See how the people who lived here before us celebrated the holiday.
📸 Indiana Historical Society
Indianapolis is no stranger to getting weird and spooky on Halloween. In fact, there’s photos to prove it.
See how the people who lived here before us celebrated the holiday.
📸 Indiana Historical Society
Creativity can be a powerful way for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to communicate.
Noble Arts, Noble of Indiana’s new center in Speedway, offers therapeutic art services to 30+ clients: https://bit.ly/4ntrL1P
Noble Arts, Noble of Indiana’s new center in Speedway, offers therapeutic art services to 30+ clients: https://bit.ly/4ntrL1P
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Creativity can be a powerful way for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to communicate.
Noble Arts, Noble of Indiana’s new center in Speedway, offers therapeutic art services to 30+ clients: https://bit.ly/4ntrL1P
Noble Arts, Noble of Indiana’s new center in Speedway, offers therapeutic art services to 30+ clients: https://bit.ly/4ntrL1P