Lace up your sneakers and recruit a three-person basketball team to raise scholarship money for Indianapolis students this summer. The 3-on-3 BFA Enterprises’ Ball for All tournament runs from noon to 4 p.m. July 25 at Keenan-Stahl Boys & Girls Club, 1949 E. Troy Ave. It costs $50 per team to sign up. All the […]
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 inArts & Culture
Celebrate Juneteenth and be part of a short film
At the Juneteenth Juke Joint event, filmmakers will ask: ‘What does Blackness mean to you?’
Posted inBusiness
Join a nonprofit organization’s board at Get on Board
If you’re looking for a way to use your skills to make a difference, you can meet people from more than 100 nonprofits at Leadership Indianapolis’ Get On Board event June 16. It’s a place for nonprofits to find new board members, committee members and volunteers. This year’s event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at […]
Posted inArts & Culture
17 ways to celebrate Juneteenth
Honor the holiday with a book fest, a block party or a drag performance.
Posted inArts & Culture
Tell us a story about your childhood in Indianapolis
We’re gathering all the nostalgic feels for our America’s 250th special series.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Fake news or not? This Indianapolis student can help you tell the difference.
Liam Hoffman, 20, created an online tool to evaluate the bias and credibility of news and information.
Posted inResources
Get free clothes and get treated ‘just like family’
Anyone in Marion County can go to the Center Township clothing closet for dresses, scrubs, swimsuits or shoes.
Posted inGovernment
The city’s new, bigger animal shelter will open May 11
IACS hopes you will adopt or foster a dog to make the move easier.
Posted inArts & Culture
Tell us why you love the mom in your life
For Mother’s Day, fill out an ‘All about my mom’ worksheet and send it to Mirror Indy.
Posted inGovernment
Pick up one of our election zines to learn about the primary election
Find the printed guide at nine library branches across Indianapolis with info on voter’s rights and which positions will be on the ballot.
