The civil rights group issued a letter on March 9 that it stands with community members who oppose the project.
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 spending time outdoors, playing music and spending time with my wife and our cat 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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State quietly scraps plans for expanded White River State Park
‘We kind of got the wrong end of the stick over here,’ said a westside resident.
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Hogsett’s economic development org supports Metrobloks data center
The mayor chairs the board of the organization backing a proposed data center in Martindale Brightwood.
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Bill gives governor greater influence over Marion County judge selection
House Bill 1033 also removes a requirement to consider diversity.
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‘Rules are rules’: Indy Democratic leader rejects candidates
Among those rejected: the Marion County Young Democrats’ leader, a U.S. Army soldier, a former Democratic governor’s spokesman.
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Dozens of Democratic candidates face challenges from party leader
Critics say the practice discourages everyday people from getting involved in politics.
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State could close ‘loophole’ that lets councilors pick road projects
The practice is under scrutiny after reporting from Mirror Indy.
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Speedway official announces run for Marion County prosecutor
Philip Foust, a Republican, wants to unseat Ryan Mears, a Democrat.
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‘Stop the games’: Some residents want temporary ban on data centers
But city-county councilors haven’t expressed much appetite for a moratorium.
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New IMPD boss is Indy’s first female chief of police
Tanya Terry “is well recognized for her leadership and character.”