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Author Archives: Darian Benson
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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North eastsiders invited to community town hall
The meeting will focus on the 46218, 46226, 46205 ZIP codes.
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Indianapolis Foundation president resigns after 2 years
Lorenzo Esters told supporters he needs to support his mother through a medical matter.
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IndyGo opens survey ahead of Blue Line construction
IndyGo is surveying people who live or work close to the future bus rapid transit route.
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Indy immigrants can get legal help at this eastside event
Attendees can speak to an immigration attorney and learn how to advocate at the Statehouse.
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CAFE is offering free career classes on the far east side
The new courses address barriers to finding work.
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Damien Center opens eastside coffee shop, training center
Cafe Oztara was created as a sober safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
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What to know about Blue Line construction
IndyGo will host public information meetings beginning next week.
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Why one generation of Black men in Indy have been dying of overdoses for decades
In Indy, survivors are fighting to help the next generation.
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How to get help for substance use in Indianapolis
Find hotlines, harm reduction supplies and local treatment options.
