The origins of Safeway, Ayr-Way, Roselyn Bakery and Porky Lane.
Author Archives: Enrique Saenz
Alma Mater: Tufts University
As Mirror Indy's westside neighborhood reporter, I cover issues that matter to people living on the west side.
I was a U.S. Marine combat correspondent before becoming a photojournalist from KRGV in deep south Texas. I was later a founding journalist for the Indiana Environmental Reporter.
In my free time, I like to play guitar and watch The Simpsons with my daughter.
I decided to be part of this team because traditional media is missing a lot of stories important to Indianapolis residents. With Mirror Indy, we can dig deeper into what people care about.
My phone number is 317-983-4203 and my email address is enrique.saenz@mirrorindy.org.
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‘Forever chemicals,’ microplastics and data centers. What you need to know.
Officials discussed the state’s clean water supply at the 9th annual Indiana Water Summit.
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Climate change makes extreme weather normal
We’re locked in to heavier rain and hotter days for decades. But there’s still hope.
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Carmel sewage could flow downriver to Indy. Here’s why.
Carmel officials worry a sewage pipe to a wastewater plant on 96th Street could fail.
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Flooding displaced residents and damaged property. Photos tell the story.
Photos captured Aug. 15 show flooding from the White River in parts of Indianapolis.
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Massive Indy 500 crowd troubles Speedway wastewater plant again
Excessive amounts of ammonia in the wastewater could be toxic to fish and other aquatic life.
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Floods, droughts and heat domes. Is this the future?
Hoosiers should expect more extreme weather events like this Saturday’s severe storms and flooding.
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Soldiers, cops and criminals: Who’s buried at Mount Jackson Cemetery?
A few stories of some of the people buried in the old westside cemetery.
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Pike Township considers building $12M fire station
Station 63 on 86th Street is too small and too old to renovate, according to the township’s fire chief.
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Indy’s Global Village Museum facing funding trouble
The westside cultural museum is facing an uncertain future due to rising costs and fewer grants.
