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Author Archives: Darian Benson
As Mirror Indy's eastside neighborhood reporter, I write stories to help eastsiders stay connected and informed about what is going on their neighborhood.
Darian Benson is an Indianapolis native and spent the past few years covering local government and regional health at WFYI. There she reported on the intersections of policy and health with a focus on substance use and maternal health.
Her work has aired nationally on NPR and Here & Now and has appeared in KFF Health News.
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Community members file for legal review of eastside data center
DC Blox plans to build a $2 billion data center campus near South Kitley Avenue.
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Ravenswood residents lean on each other as floodwaters recede
After historic flooding in Indy, many neighbors face a long road to recovery.
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Floods, droughts and heat domes. Is this the future?
Hoosiers should expect more extreme weather events like this Saturday’s severe storms and flooding.
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IndyGo offers park-and-ride service to Indiana State Fair
Fair attendees can park in Lawrence and ride the Purple Line to this year’s state fair.
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City officials delay Metrobloks tax break vote
Tax incentives for the proposed eastside data center will be considered Aug. 19.
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What is in the vision plan for Washington Square mall?
Some eastsiders say the plan for the property is a good start, but not everyone is sold.
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Renovations are coming to the Irvington library
The library branch will close next year for renovations.
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Get free school supplies at this eastside festival
The Edna Martin Christian Center festival will be 5-7 p.m. Aug. 6.
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What’s next for Washington Square mall?
A vision plan will be presented 6-7 p.m. Aug. 3 at a community meeting.
