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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.
Posted inGovernment
Officers’ acquittal in Herman Whitfield III’s death evokes familiar feelings
His death has ignited conversations about how police respond to mental health calls.
Posted inGovernment
‘Tragic and all-too-familiar pattern’: Reaction to verdict in IMPD officers’ trial
Steven Sanchez and Adam Ahmad were acquitted of all charges.
Posted inGovernment
IMPD officer defends decision not to put Herman Whitfield III on his side
Adam Ahmad testified that his actions were “objectively reasonable.”
Posted inGovernment
Officer who deployed Taser on Herman Whitfield III takes witness stand
And so did the pathologist who ruled Whitfield’s death a homicide.
Posted inGovernment
Rookie IMPD officer said he asked about turning Whitfield on his side
But, he told jurors, another IMPD officer told him not to.
Posted inGovernment
Prosecutor says ‘Herman needed help’ but officers acted recklessly
Trial begins for IMPD officers Adam Ahmad, Steven Sanchez in death of Herman Whitfield III.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Ice skating returns to Holliday Park
The northside rink offers public ice skating and hockey lessons.
Posted inGovernment
City scraps idea for protected bike lanes on north side
Some in Meridian-Kessler had complained about the loss of on-street parking.
Posted inGovernment
‘Her dream came true’: 87-year-old grandmother becomes U.S. citizen
More than 100 Indy area residents were sworn in Nov. 20 as naturalized U.S. citizens.
