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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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Far Eastsiders encouraged to complete community survey
The online survey will be used to improve the neighborhood.
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Martindale Brightwood data center recommended for approval
The proposal will next be heard by the Metropolitan Development Commission.
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Business owners oppose Martindale Brightwood data center
The Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner will consider the proposal Feb. 12.
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CAFE will offer 2 free workshops for young parentsÂ
The workshops are for parents ages 13 to 24.
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Public meeting with Martindale Brightwood data center developer
A community meeting with data center developer Metrobloks is 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2.
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Far Eastsiders can share wants and needs at listening session
The Jan. 31 event is part of the neighborhood’s quality of life planning process.
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Rezoning decision delayed for Martindale Brightwood data center
The petition will now be heard Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Gibson in ‘strong support’ of proposed eastside data center
The proposal for a data center in Martindale Brightwood is up for public comment Thursday, Jan. 15
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Clergy members denounce proposed Martindale Brightwood data center
It’s the latest piece of local resistance to Metrobloks, a Los Angeles-based developer.