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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
‘We are here for the community:’ Damien Center opens new headquarters
An expanded campus now includes a dental clinic and pharmacy.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Get free groceries at giveaway in Lawrence
The giveaway is 4-6 p.m. June 4 at Lawrence Community Park.
Posted inHealth
How to sign up for free diabetes education classes in Indy
The June classes are 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Martindale Brightwood library branch.
Posted inGovernment
Lawrence wants to improve relations between residents and police
The city is creating a critical response team to help with certain still-being-defined situations.
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Learn how to improve your finances at free far east side event
Money Day May will be from 2-6 p.m. May 30 at CAFE, 8902 E. 38th St.
Posted inArts & Culture
Broganville Farm wants to spread joy on the far east side
The farm on the far east side is a Black-owned business focused on engaging the community.
Posted inEducation
Kids can create fossil impressions at free Indy library workshop
The first Geology Rocks workshops will be held May 28 at the Martindale Brightwood and Glenwood branches.
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Indy Parks opens city’s largest playground, new nature center on far east side
Grassy Creek is the city’s fourth park focused on nature and the environment.
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Hope and resilience: Indy artists photograph the east side
Four Indy artists participated in Portraits of Resilience, an IU Indianapolis research project.
