The city may scrap a plan for bike lanes along Pennsylvania Street after Meridian-Kessler neighbors complained.
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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Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield faces bipartisan scrutiny over city finances
Some want to know if the mayor used city funds to buy a vehicle and remodel her office.
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This Statehouse race in Indianapolis looks like a toss up
Democrat Mitch Gore is facing Republican Yvonne Metcalfe in a largely southeast House district.
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Jefferson Shreve couldn’t sway Indy, so he’s trying Congress
Now that he’s no longer running for Indy mayor, Shreve doesn’t need to moderate his views.
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Here’s who councilors picked to investigate the Hogsett administration
Atlanta-based Fisher Phillips is among the largest labor law firms in the U.S.
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Aaron Freeman is ready for more fights with Indy Democrats
The senator’s opposition to IndyGo has drawn a grassroots challenger in Katrina Owens.
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Hogsett says he won’t release proof of 2017 sexual harassment investigation
Former campaign employee Lauren Roberts has questioned whether the investigation actually occurred.
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Council OKs investigation of Hogsett administration
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted Sept. 9 to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.
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Sexual harassment continues to plague Hogsett administration
The firing of a city staffer for sexual misconduct is the latest development in an ongoing scandal at city hall.
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Black coalition led push for more EV charging stations in Indy
Indianapolis will receive $15 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
