Martindale Brightwood could see a $22.5M investment if tax breaks are approved, but residents are skeptical.
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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Get help applying for flood recovery permits at these clinics
The city of Indianapolis will host flood recovery and building permit clinics in October.
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Have questions about what’s next for the Metrobloks data center?
Indy Economic Development will host a meeting Oct. 7 at Frederick Douglass Park.
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CĂłmo encontrar ayuda legal si su familiar es detenido por ICE
Mirror Indy habló con expertos de inmigración sobre cómo estar preparados, cómo evitar fraude, y qué documentos debe tener listos.
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How to find legal help if a family member is detained by ICE
Mirror Indy spoke to immigration experts about preparing documents and avoiding fraud.
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Shopping for a comeback: What will it take to revive Washington Square?
One councilor is working to revive the once thriving eastside staple as malls across the country die.
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Lawrence proposes nearly $56 million budget for 2027
Mayor Deb Whitfield said the city is in “much better shape” than last year.
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Near eastside town hall to cover environmental issues
The meeting will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Englewood Christian Church.
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Headed to your first Indy farmer’s market? Meet your new guide.
Koby Bluitt’s Meet Motha at the Market helps people shop intentionally for healthy food.
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How will Indy Parks use nearly $54 million in 2027?Â
The slight increase to the Indy Parks budget includes more money for facility maintenance and pay adjustments for employees.
