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The event invited neighbors to talk honestly about what it’s like to live and rent in Indianapolis, through conversations with tenant advocate Laurin Embry and attorney Fran Quigley.

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From right, Mirror Indy community journalism director Ariana Beedie leads a panel discussion with Laurin Embry and Fran Quigley during a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Laurin Embry speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

People listen to panelists during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

An attendee speaks during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Fran Quigley speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Zines share information on what to do if you get evicted, available during a Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Mirror Indy reporter Mary Claire Molloy welcomes guests to a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Mirror Indy community journalism director Ariana Beedie talks to guests after a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Mirror Indy reporter Tyler Fenwick welcomes guests to a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

Fran Quigley (left) speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy

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Photos: Real talk about housing at Mirror Indy Chat N Chew

by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy
March 27, 2026

<h1>Photos: Real talk about housing at Mirror Indy Chat N Chew</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy <br />March 27, 2026</p>

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<p>Mirror Indy hosted a Chat N Chew community discussion focused on housing March 24 at North United Methodist Church. </p>
<p>The event invited neighbors to talk honestly about what it's like to live and rent in Indianapolis, through conversations with tenant advocate Laurin Embry and attorney Fran Quigley. </p>
<p>Mirror Indy’s regular <a href="https://mirrorindy.org/events/chat-n-chew/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chat N Chews</a>, hosted by <a href="https://mirrorindy.org/author/abeedie/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">community journalism director Ariana Beedie</a>, invite neighbors to share what they want from local news and foster conversation around issues affecting Indy.</p>
<p>Join us at our next Chat N Chew.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mirror-indy-chat-n-chew">Mirror Indy Chat N Chew</h3>
<p>☀️ Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8<br />📍 The AMP at 16 Tech, <a href="https://g.co/kgs/MZsofDW" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1220 Waterway Blvd.</a></p>
<p>Join us to talk about local news with community photojournalist Brett Phelps.</p>
<p><em>No registration — just show up!</em></p>
</p></div>
</p></div>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW01.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76118" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">From right, Mirror Indy community journalism director Ariana Beedie leads a panel discussion with Laurin Embry and Fran Quigley during a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW02-1024x742.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76119" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Laurin Embry speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW03-1024x697.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76120" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to panelists during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW04-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76121" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An attendee speaks during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW05-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76122" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fran Quigley speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW06-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76123" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Zines share information on what to do if you get evicted, available during a Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW07.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76124" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mirror Indy reporter Mary Claire Molloy welcomes guests to a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW08-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76125" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to panelists during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW09-1024x650.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76126" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to panelists during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW10-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76127" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Laurin Embry speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW13.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76131" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mirror Indy community journalism director Ariana Beedie talks to guests after a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW12-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76130" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to panelists during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW15-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76133" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mirror Indy reporter Tyler Fenwick welcomes guests to a housing-focused Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260324_HOUSING-CHAT-N-CHEW_JRW14-1024x684.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-76132" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fran Quigley (left) speaks on a panel during a housing-focused Mirror Indy Chat N Chew on March 24, 2026, at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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