The Trump administration has put up roadblocks for immigrants seeking citizenship.
Author Archives: Peter Blanchard
Alma Mater: Ithaca College
Before arriving at Mirror Indy, I wrote about state politics and economic development for the Indianapolis Business Journal, where my work was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and The Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Prior to moving to Indiana in 2021, I worked for newspapers, online publications and radio stations in upstate New York and my native state of Pennsylvania.
I joined the Mirror Indy team because I believe that local journalism is an essential public service that is vital to a functioning democracy. As local, for-profit newspapers continue to shutter or make cutbacks, non-profit newsrooms can help fill in gaps in coverage, ensuring that communities have access to information that shines a light on the truth and holds public officials accountable.
When I'm not working, I enjoy hiking, playing music and spending time with my wife and our two cats at our home in Irvington.
My phone number is 317-605-4836 and my email address is peter.blanchard@mirrorindy.org.
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Lauren Roberts seeks damages after being forcibly removed from council meeting
She is seeking $50,000 in a claim against the city.
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What to know about tree disposal and trash pickup this holiday season
Residents can dump their Christmas tree at one of the city’s 7 drop-off locations.
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Redistricting bill dies in Indiana Senate
Senators voted 31-19 to reject Donald Trump’s demands for new congressional maps.
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38 immigrants turned away at naturalization ceremony
They were denied citizenship despite completing the naturalization process.
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Osili won’t seek reelection as council president
The City-County Council leader is one of several Democrats considering a mayoral run.
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Bill passes Senate committee after dozens testify against redistricting
More than 70 Hoosiers testified against redistricting during a lengthy Senate hearing.
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Task force adopts Vision Zero action plan
A working group released its plan for making Indy’s streets safer.
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’Hoosiers don’t cheat’: Hundreds protest Indiana redistricting effort
A newly proposed map would carve up Indianapolis into four congressional districts.
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What to know about Indy’s new snow removal policy
Residential streets will get plowed under certain circumstances.