This institution provides free groceries to Franklin Township residents
Volunteer-run God’s Bounty food pantry has served the southeast side for 15 years.
How Ivy Tech Indy is building community through intramural sports
The group hosted an end-of-year kickball tournament April 25.
Stringtown ‘neighborhood drama’ fuels debate about planned apartments
The apartments would be for people making between 50% and 70% of the area median income.
‘This alley needs some work.’ Here are the 13 alleys Indy will repair
A $5 million city program seeks to pave alleys and clean up illegal dumping.
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2026 Election Guide
All the info you need to make informed decisions at the polls. See the guide →
Deadlines
April 6: Register to vote
April 7-May 4: Early voting at the City-County Building
Early voting at the City-County Building starts April 7 and ends at noon May 4. Anyone registered to vote in Marion County can vote at the City-County Building. Bring a valid photo ID with you to vote.
April 23: Request absentee ballot
There are 12 valid reasons to ask for a ballot you can complete at home and drop off or mail in. You can find them listed on the downloadable application form. All absentee ballots have to be submitted by 6 p.m. on May 5.
Get the full guide: How to vote absentee
April 25-May 4: Early voting at eight more vote centers
Eight vote centers across Marion County’s townships are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from April 25-May 3. Anyone registered to vote in Marion County can go to any of the sites to vote. Bring a valid photo ID with you to vote.
May 5: Primary election day
The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 5. Find one near you.
arts & culture
40 things to do in May in Indianapolis
Try tile painting for Cinco de Mayo, a construction-themed outdoor party, tons of festivals and classical music.
Tell us why you love the mom in your life
For Mother’s Day, fill out an ‘All about my mom’ worksheet and send it to Mirror Indy.
Lock up your phone, make new friends. Or not.
At Indy Offline events, people opt in for a 90-minute digital detox and pass the time however they want.
Herbalism and food: New art show explores passed-down knowledge
Sheila Clemente-Zoto’s photos and prints are on display May 1-15 at Aurora PhotoCenter.
Stage set for ‘Hedwig’ will include auction of local queer and punk art
Cryptid Entertainment will auction the artworks during performances with all proceeds going to the artists.
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