Dear Indy,
I’d encourage you, if you haven’t already, to read the investigation by Ryan Martin, Peter Blanchard and Jenna Watson into Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff.
Here’s an excerpt from the article.
Thomas Cook rarely appears in news articles or press releases, but for years he worked as the second most powerful man in city government. Mayor Joe Hogsett trusted him to not only lead policy decisions and essentially run the daily operations of the city but also to lead his mayoral campaigns.
Out of the public eye, though, Cook used his formal power and his proximity to the mayor in ways that would make at least three women feel trapped and victimized by his behavior. They are still working through the trauma of those experiences.
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In other news
- Free Press Indiana, the sponsoring organization for Mirror Indy, is partnering this summer to tell stories in Rush County, Indiana, that otherwise would not be told. Jessica Velez wrote about the 1.5% of the Rushville population that’s Black and what it’s been like living and raising families in small town Indiana.
- Need help with school supplies? Here’s an upcoming event with resources.
- Enjoy free food, games and interactive public safety demonstrations at Wayne Township’s Public Safety Day on Aug. 10
Today’s weather from WTHR
Today will be mainly sunny and warm with highs 80-85 degrees. Highs will be in the 70s for a few days starting tomorrow.
— Angela Buchman, WTHR meteorologist
What’s going on around the city
- Tonight, Aug. 8: Bring family, friends and pets to Fountain Fletcher District’s night of live local music starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave. Three local acts will perform at the free event, which you can bring your own food and drinks to.
- Saturday, Aug. 10: The Historic Hannah House, 3801 Madison Ave., is having a paranormal festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes local vendors, food trucks, music and tours of the historic estate. Tickets are $5 with proceeds supporting the house.
- Saturday, Aug. 10: Indy Gay Market will have a pop-up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monument Circle, 55 Monument Circle. Fifty-five local LGBTQ+-owned vendors will be at the free event, which takes place rain or shine.
— Breanna Cooper, arts and culture reporter
Looking for other things to do? Check out Mirror Indy’s events calendar.
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What else we’re reading today
- WRTV: Crown Hill community connects with law enforcement at National Night Out.
- IndyStar: Hoosiers will be able to see meteor showers and a blue moon in coming weeks in the night sky.
- IndyStar: Columnist Mike Hicks says Indiana day care centers cost too much and don’t pay workers enough.
Arts and Culture
For more than 15 years, Indy-based author, journalist and playwright Lou Harry has shared his favorite new games following Gen Con. And, for the first time, he’s sharing his popular list with Mirror Indy readers.
Lou, who also hosts the free, weekly Game Night Social at the Garage Food, mostly highlights clever and easy-to-learn games that are not intimidating, so this list really is for everyone.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
Want to explore more of our city’s vibrancy? Find more arts and culture coverage here.
Reflections
My 3-year-old Lucy picks out her own clothes each day. The last few days, she’s been so excited to show her teacher at day care what she’s wearing. And she absolutely beams when her teacher says she likes her shirt or her outfit.
Monday it was rainbows. Tuesday it was hearts. Wednesday it was all blue.
She ran up to her teacher Wednesday saying “blue, blue, blue” and gave her a big hug.
Chris
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