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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.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Indy Parks unveils $3.5 million in upgrades at Washington Park
Changes include a new playground, splash pad and parking lot.
Posted inRaisin' These Kids
Picnic dinners are our new weekly tradition
Once a week, I pack my kids a picnic and head to an Indy park.
Posted inHealth, Resources
Find free period products in Irvington
A pink box filled with free menstrual products can now be found outside Irvington Vinyl & Books.
Posted inHealth
Some Indy libraries now offer more accessible restrooms
Full-size changing tables are now available at the Fort Ben, Nora and Pike branches.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Lawrence is experimenting with native gardening
The city hopes to attract more bees and butterflies with native planting.
Posted inHealth
Health department expands vital records office hours
The vital records office issues birth certificates and death certificates.
Posted inHealth
Attend free garden and wellness workshops in Martindale Brightwood
The workshops are noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 3.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Indy Library will show free movies at Kan-Kan Cinema
The screenings are open to the public, but tickets need to be reserved in advance.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Eastsiders divided over proposed Wawa
Some want the gas station a at East Washington Street and Shortridge Avenue. Others call for something different.
