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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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Indy councilor steps down as education chair amid assault allegations
Keith Graves, an eastside Democrat, says the accusations against him are false.
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How Indy councilors are using $27 million in new spending
The new spending package includes funding for roads, parks, urban forests and more.
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Carlino apologizes, but tensions among Indy Democrats remain
A lot has happened since Carlino called for the mayor’s resignation and new council leadership.
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Vision Zero advocates frustrated with Indy’s progress
A task force discussed its plan to end traffic fatalities and make streets safer.
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Democratic councilor calls for Hogsett resignation and new council leadership
Carlino said her own experiences made it difficult to act before now.
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Indy councilors differ on next steps after harassment investigation
Some want to see law firm hand over all documentation related to its inquiry.
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Council President Vop Osili shares ‘regret’ after ousting Roberts
But at least one supporter expressed skepticism over Osili’s public statement.
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Q&A: Hogsett on the texts, Roberts’ ejection and calls for resignation
Mirror Indy was given about five minutes to ask questions of Mayor Joe Hogsett.
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Third councilor urges Mayor Hogsett to resign
Josh Bain is the first Republican on council to call for the mayor’s resignation.
