At a pub in Little Flower, residents used bingo boards to make new friends.
Author Archives: Sophie Young
Alma Mater: Kent State University
As Mirror Indy’s service reporter, my goal is to serve the Indianapolis community by sharing resources that make life a little easier. I also write our daily newsletter, In the Mirror, which is a mix of news, community events, and arts and culture.
I joined Mirror Indy because I believe in the mission of community-based journalism wholeheartedly. When I’m not working, I love to take walks, read and try new recipes and restaurants.
I graduated from Kent State in 2023 with my journalism degree. Before coming to Indianapolis, I had internships at The New York Times through the Dow Jones News Fund and Dayton Daily News.
Posted inGovernment
What I learned at poll worker training
Bring your own snacks on Election Day, be nice even when you’re tired — and setting up the voting machine is the hardest part.
Posted inGovernment
How to vote absentee in Indiana’s 2026 primary election
There are 11 reasons you can request a mail-in ballot. The deadline to apply is April 23.
Posted inNeighborhoods
When is Central Library reopening? Now we know.
After a 575-pound glass panel fractured in February, the library will open its doors April 13.
Posted inGovernment
Indiana’s primary election is May 5. Here’s what you need to know.
What primary elections are, how to check your voter registration and where to find a polling place.
Posted inGovernment
Ready to vote? Here’s what ID you need.
To vote in Indiana, you must have a photo ID with your name and an expiration date on it.
Posted inGovernment
How to vote early in Indiana’s 2026 primary election
Voting opens April 7 downtown and on April 25 at eight other vote centers throughout Marion County.
Posted inArts & Culture
Chinese royalty, a lost photo and where ‘Hoosier’ comes from
Three women who are historians shared their favorite lesser-known stories of Indianapolis history.
Posted inResources
How Eskenazi’s community weavers help with more than health care
These health workers, based in five Indianapolis neighborhoods, connect people to resources like food and transportation.
Posted inResources
What to know this tornado season
How to prepare for an emergency, a peek into the city’s twister history and how to install your own safe room.