Construction for a trail near Garfield Park will be delayed until at least 2026.
Author Archives: Elizabeth Gabriel
Alma Mater: The University of Texas at Austin
As Mirror Indy’s southside reporter, I’m excited to connect with different people around the south side of Marion County and provide news that’s driven by the needs of the community.
Before joining Mirror Indy, I covered health and education stories for WFYI — Indy’s local public radio station — and some of my reporting has aired on NPR and the BBC. My passion for teaching is why I’m a deputy managing editor for Next Gen Radio, a national mentorship program for early career journalists.
When I’m not reporting, I’m teaching yoga or HIIT classes, listening to podcasts or cuddling with my dachshund named Henry and my cat, Jheri.
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Storytelling by plants? Yep, that’s a thing.
The Garfield Park Conservatory will host free concerts inspired by plant growth patterns.
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Dust off your unfinished manuscript for Indy Reads’ writing workshops
The southside event is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged.
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Have fun while helping Indy Reads with year-end fundraiser
The southside bookstore will have a mailing party to help sustain programs it offers.
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Help keep Fountain Square’s fountains flowing
Tickets to the Fountain Fright Night fundraiser Oct. 30 cost $20.
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Pedal through the south side during a community bike ride Oct. 26
Southside United for Indianapolis Trails will ride through central Perry Township.
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Franklin Township welcomes a new playground and pickleball courts
Indy Parks will unveil upgrades across the south side, including in Decatur Township, Perry Township and Garfield Park.
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Beech Grove city councilors warn of salary freezes in 2027
Beech Grove passed its 2026 budget without canceling raises for union workers — for now.
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Join Bates-Hendricks’ neighborhood fall cleanup and bonfire party
Tools will be provided during the neighborhood cleanup and native planting on Oct. 26.
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Here’s how a Monrovia data center could impact Marion County
AES will discuss its future electrical capacity during a virtual meeting Oct. 22.