City leaders say the changes will improve safety and increase foot traffic for eastside businesses.
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.
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Center Township events happening in August
Qualified residents can get free legal advice and help with their resume.
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Indy councilors got $1 million in the last budget. How are they spending it?
As Indy approaches the next budget, we looked back at the parks and streets projects funded last year.
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Trump official picks Indy to announce rollback of major climate policy
One Democratic activist stood outside, wondering where other protesters were.
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Indy councilor denies groping woman on second date
Fishers police closed an investigation and say they expect no charges to be filed.
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Indy neighborhoods can apply for city support of tactical urbanism projects
Neighborhood organizations can borrow materials like barriers and traffic cones.
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Hogsett’s HR division was audited years ago, but the report still isn’t public
The most recent delay comes as the City-County Council considers extensive changes to HR policies.
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How a new Indiana law about ‘noncompliant prosecutors’ could affect Indy
Marion County’s Democratic prosecutor has long been a Republican target.
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Center Township events happening in July
The Center Township Trustee’s Office offers several assistance programs to qualified residents.
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Indy councilor steps down as education chair amid assault allegations
Keith Graves, an eastside Democrat, says the accusations against him are false.
