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.
Indianapolis Public Schools transfers unused land to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis will use the land to build up to 16 homes as part of a push to make affordable homeownership possible for IPS employees.
TWG approved for tax break to make upgrades at downtown apartments
Residents at some properties have complained about living conditions.
Stringtown ‘neighborhood drama’ fuels debate about planned apartments
The apartments would be for people making between 50% and 70% of the area median income.
Indiana Statehouse
Here are articles about bills working their way through the state legislature that could affect the lives of you and your neighbors.
Moorhead wins in Senate District 29 Democratic primary
Former state Sen. John Ruckelshaus was ahead in the Republican primary late Tuesday.
Rep. John Bartlett wins House District 95 primary
District 94 Rep. Cherrish Pryor and District 97 Rep. Justin Moed also won primary races in the Democratic primary election.
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.
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.
Want to be a pharmacy tech? Check out this info session
The Nehemiah Project will offer virtual and in-person classes for its pharmacy tech program.
Want to volunteer? Use this website to find opportunities.
United Way of Central Indiana recently launched Volunpair.
Students can get books and supplies at this new resource library
A near eastside nonprofit wants students to have access to supplies all school year.
Events
What’s happening in Naptown? We’ve got you covered with a list of events happening throughout the city.
Free cooking demonstration on north side
A chef will teach participants how to make meals May 20 at North Central career center.
Trade plants at this free Fort Ben library event
The plant exchange is from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16.
Martindale Brightwood residents share stories at library art event
The event is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays in May at the Martindale Brightwood library branch.