Immigration
Keep tabs on what’s happening with immigration laws and policies in Indianapolis, and find resources to get help.
Public Editor: ICE detainees’ deaths raise questions about news coverage of Asian communities
Indy’s press is missing key voices.
Anti-ICE protests planned ahead of Final Four games in Indianapolis
The same airline transporting teams for NCAA March Madness also runs deportation flights.
Trust, speeding and ICE: New IMPD chief addresses westside problems
Tanya Terry spoke to residents at Haughville Coffee with the Chief event Feb. 24
Housing
Indianapolis has been struggling to provide residents with affordable, stable housing for a long time. Here’s some of our past coverage of housing, homelessness and the safety nets that are failing to keep up.
‘I hate how we get categorized’: Indy woman reflects on 4 years of homelessness
Kristina Brown has spent most of that time living in a tent.
Southeast Neighborhood Development gears up for weeklong fundraiser
Residents can participate in a food tour and youth robotics night the week of April 25–30.
Damien Center will expand housing for families and people in need of supportive services
The nonprofit announced it will receive funding for supportive housing as part of a larger federal funding package for Indianapolis projects.
Indiana Statehouse
Here are articles about bills working their way through the state legislature that could affect the lives of you and your neighbors.
Republicans hope to flip this Indiana Senate seat
Two former state senators are among those running to replace J.D. Ford in District 29, which includes westside Indianapolis.
Meet the Indiana Senate candidates who want to succeed Andrea Hunley
The 3 candidates are focused on issues such as affordability and funding public schools.
Meet the candidates running to represent the far east side
1 of these 3 Democrats will likely run uncontested in the November general election.
Resources
From voter awareness guides to how to apply for utility or rent assistance, Mirror Indy guides offer verified information to help you navigate all aspects of life in Indianapolis.
Sign up for Mirror Indy’s new text group, The Jobs Line
Text “JOBS” to 317-676-4163 to get weekly texts about opportunities in Indy.
Looking for a job after prison or jail? Check this out
2nd Chance Indiana’s new site includes thousands of second-chance employers.
Meet with employers at a reentry job fair April 30
The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at P30 on the east side.
Events
What’s happening in Naptown? We’ve got you covered with a list of events happening throughout the city.
Mirror Indy Chat N Chew talks all things elections ahead of midterms
See photos of neighbors gathering to talk about voting and elections April 21 at Julia M. Carson Government Center.
Indianapolis’ 10th Street Jazz Journey celebrates city’s rich jazz history
The event May 16 celebrates the city’s rich jazz history while supporting the St. Clair neighborhood’s ongoing revitalization.
All are welcome to the annual Sikh Day Parade
Celebrate Sikh history, culture and community April 25 at the War Memorial Park.