The Center Township Trustee’s Office is hosting community events this month.
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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Workers describe ‘toxic’ culture in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s city hall
‘He would yell at me for small things. Him yelling was not rare,’ his former assistant said.
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Some planned bike lanes in Mapleton-Fall Creek scrapped over parking concerns
Some parts of the original plan, including two-way bike lanes, will still go forward.
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Indianapolis police chief talks curfew, ICE and state takeover
IMPD Chief Chris Bailey says downtown is safe and violence is trending downward.
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Highlights from Mayor Hogsett’s $1.7B Indy budget proposal
The mayor did not seek a tax increase as most departments faced modest cuts.
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Indy protesters push back against White House plan to give more power to Republicans
Vice President JD Vance met with top Indiana Republicans to discuss the effort.
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Construction is complete: New York, Michigan streets set for two-way traffic
City leaders say the changes will improve safety and increase foot traffic for eastside businesses.
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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.