The Marion County Health department will have a free training 2-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at CAFE.
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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Indy Parks opens city’s first basketball pavillion
The eastside pavilion has two full courts, two half courts, bleachers and lighting at Wes Montgomery Park.
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Free flu shot clinic Nov. 16 on the far east side
Receive a free flu vaccine from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, 7995 E. 21st St., on the far east side. The Gennesaret Free Clinics mobile clinic will offer the shots to people of all ages. No appointment is needed. The mobile clinic will be in the parking lot […]
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Here’s when Fort Harrison State Park will close for deer hunts
The first two-day hunt is Nov. 18-19 and the second hunt is Dec. 2-3.
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Citizens mailed letters about lead pipes. Here’s what we know.
The utility estimates 75,000 customers may still have lead pipes in their water service lines.
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Relive the ’90s with a skate party at Ellenberger Park
People of all ages are invited to a ’90s themed skate party 5-8 p.m. Nov. 8.
Posted inGovernment
Voter turnout is surging in Indy after new vote centers opened
Indy residents are waiting in line for hours to make sure their vote is counted.
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Share ideas for improving the south split at this Oct. 29 workshop
The Southeast Gateway Planning study will explore design alternatives for the I-65/I-70 inner loop
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Arborists work to ensure Irvington’s Kile Oak continues to stand tall
The 450-year-old tree is a central part of Irvington’s identity.
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Family friendly Halloween events on the east side
Check out haunted houses, trunk-or-treats and costume contests.
