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.

sophie.young@mirrorindy.org

An illustration of a map is the background of a collage, which has four illustrations of Riverside landmarks on top of it.There's a photo of a woman in a black shirt that says "Global Preparatory Academy" next to it, with a text bubble that says "Riverside" above her head.

Careena Jackson is planning Riverside’s 100th parade

by Sophie Young April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

The neighborhood leader remembers getting free candy and waving to ‘dignitaries’ as a kid.

A kid wearing a green flannel shirt and a white tee shirt holds a book, titled "The ABC's of money."

How to teach kids to be smart about money

by Sophie Young April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Get advice from a 10-year-old, a teacher and a finance director (who’s also a dad).

Belmont Beach kicks off season 5 of free community events April 12

by Sophie Young March 31, 2025April 15, 2025

There are yoga classes, gardening workshops and movie nights each month.

A person with gray curly hair and a gray shirt reaches onto a shelf, taking seed packets.

Get growing with free seeds from the library

by Sophie Young March 24, 2025March 26, 2025

Grab 5 seed packets at any of the city’s 25 library branches from March to September.

An image on the left shows a woman with white hair wearing a green shirt. She's smiling. On the right is a photo showing a path through a forest.

Stressed? Relax with a spring retreat at Eagle Creek Park

by Sophie Young March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

A yoga teacher will lead breath work exercises, a nature walk and self-reflection.

Bruce Bye, who is a white-haired man wearing glasses and a fleece jacket, stands in front of an illustration showing landmarks of the Southdale neighborhood: Bethany Lutheran Church, Forest Creek Village, The Corner Bar and Martin Fine Furniture.

Bruce Bye started a community garden to feed his neighbors

by Sophie Young March 19, 2025March 21, 2025

The project planted the seeds for the Southdale Neighborhood Association.

Adam Henze and Siren Hand pose together for a photo in an under-construction space. Adam is holding up a key, and they're both smiling.

Two poets to open a typewriter and book shop in Garfield Park

by Sophie Young March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Indy Type Shop will also have a small theater and serve tea.

Books are on display on a shelf in the center of a local bookstore, with more shelves (plus some plants) visible in the background.

27 bookstores to visit for the 2025 Indy Indie Book Crawl

by Sophie Young March 5, 2025July 22, 2025

Plan your route with this guide to every stop.

A pothole on the street is in the foreground of the photo. You can see buildings in the background.

It’s pothole season. Here’s how to get the city to fix them.

by Sophie Young March 3, 2025July 29, 2025

So far this season, DPW has filled 53,000 potholes. It has 6,100 requests left.

Looking past the shoulders of two people wearing bright yellow vests, we see a woman holding a tree sapling while speaking. Behind her is a trailer of digging equipment.

Nonprofit worries $400K was cut over phrases like biodiversity, tree equity

by Sophie Young and Enrique Saenz February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful had a federal grant to plant trees in areas with the most need.