Mayor Joe Hogsett thanked Republican lawmakers for working with the city on House Bill 1461.
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 immigrants can learn about their rights at online info session
U.S. Rep. André Carson’s office is holding a webinar for immigrant families to learn about their rights and access to benefits.
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IMPD seeks community feedback on future of policing in Indy
The department is developing a long-term strategic plan to guide its future.
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Here’s what’s happening in Center Township in April
Free haircuts, diapers and car seats are offered through the Center Township Trustee’s Office.
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Indy has a new snow removal policy
Residential streets will get plowed if it snows more than 4 inches.
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Hogsett’s pick for deputy mayor is sidelined by City-County Council
Lena Hill faced complaints from city employees over her leadership style.
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How you can report Indy’s most dangerous streets
A new Vision Zero tool allows residents to notify the city about problematic roads.
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Indy could get millions more to fix roads in proposed bill
A Republican-backed bill asks Indy to match $50 million to receive new state funding.
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Haitian leader in Indy talks ‘stress and anxiety’
Heated rhetoric and increased immigration enforcement are affecting Haitians here.
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5 immigration bills to watch in the Indiana Statehouse
Opponents of the Republican-led efforts are trying to stop five bills from becoming law.
