The northside road was washed out from floodwaters in August.
Author Archives: Peter Blanchard
Alma Mater: Ithaca College
As Mirror Indy's local government reporter, I report on city policies that impact the lives of Indy residents.
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.
Posted inArts & Culture
Eunice Trotter to step down as Black history preservationist at Indiana Landmarks
Trotter worries about the future of the program as grant funding is set to expire.
Posted inGovernment
Hogsett pushed tough lobbyist penalties. Now he won’t say if he’ll enforce them.
The mayor’s office has refused to answer questions about whether his administration will enforce the city ethics code.
Posted inGovernment
Ali Brown resigns from City-County Council
Brown, a Democrat, is stepping down to accept a position at a nonpartisan organization.
Posted inGovernment
Check out these major road, trail projects set for 2027
From a Keystone pedestrian bridge to eliminating one-way roads, Indy plans several major projects.
Posted inGovernment
New southside city-county councilor focused on improving quality of life
Republican Josh Masquelier wants to get back to the basics of local government.
Posted inGovernment
Southside City-County Council seat finds likely successor
Joshua Masquelier serves on the Decatur Township Board and is active in Republican politics.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Hogsett extends disaster declaration, waives permit fees for flood damages
The suspension remains in effect for the next 30 days.
Posted inGovernment
‘Communication issues’ hampered Indy’s response to flooding
Some residents said it was hard to tell who was in charge, and they were given little time to evacuate.
Posted inGovernment
Indy data center moratorium clears final hurdle
The temporary ban does not apply to three data centers already in development.
