We're hiring! Come work with us at Free Press Indiana, and put your passion for impactful journalism into service for Hoosiers. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs
We're hiring! Come work with us at Free Press Indiana, and put your passion for impactful journalism into service for Hoosiers. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs
I love working in a nonprofit newsroom and partnering with other local publications & organizations. I published a story about The Invisible Toll of Caregiving in this state, and 3 other newspapers (including my hometown Fort Wayne Journal Gazette!) co-ran it. mirrorindy.org/caregivers-h...
Don't forget to enter the Best in Indiana Journalism Awards. We've extended the deadline to Monday night, Feb. 9. Don't miss your chance to have your great work celebrated. Enter here: awards.indianaprospj.org
Hey Indiana journalists, we have some great news βΒ our 2025 Best of Indiana journalism contest awards deadline has been extended. Don't miss your chance to have your great work celebrated. For more info: www.indianaprospj.org.
Don't forget to enter the Best of Indiana Journalism Awards, sponsored by the @spjindprochapter.bsky.social. Again this year, contest money for the best investigative work, thanks to funding from @amarkfoundation.bsky.social. Enter today, deadline is Feb. 6. www.indianaprospj.org/news/2025/12...
Emerging journalists in Indiana, don't miss your opportunity to get FREE money for school. We give away at least $5K each year, and we'd love as many great applicants as possible. Apply today! www.indianaprospj.org/scholarships
A super timely piece from @smashfizzle.bsky.social about how LGBTQ+ young people β and their allies β can help kids over the upcoming long winter break.
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Do yourself a favor and read this piece from @smashfizzle.bsky.social, her first for Free Press Indiana. How lucky we are to have her with us! mirrorindy.org/harmony-in-h...
Join us in December for a free educational program about ethical, transparent use of AI. Register at www.indianaprospj.org.
The Indiana Pro Chapter of SPJ is hosting one final free educational program for 2025. Join us for what's sure to be a great discussion of ethical, transparent use of AI, featuring Lynn Walsh from @trustingnews.bsky.social. Register online at www.indianaprospj.org.
Don't miss the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists' free financial literacy workshop tomorrow.
Weβre kicking off our year-end fundraiser π
The more you know, the more you can do. Support local news that keeps Indy informed.
Every dollar you give to Mirror Indy through Dec. 31 is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $80,000. First-time donors are matched twice. https://bit.ly/47kVdSR
The Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists had this to share about the situation at IU:
In my first email exchange with Sister Jannette Pruitt, I noticed her signature line included this statement, βStand up, Speak out, Get in some Good Trouble!β Then I drove to Oldenburg and spent an afternoon chatting with herβ¦ sheβs a beautiful force.
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You can support the critical work of Indy Documenters, with a donation during this matching gift campaign. Democracy dies in darkness, and our Documenters work to shine a light. Thank you!
Our @mirrorindy.org Documenters team has a chance for a matching gift opportunity. Democracy dies in darkness, but our documenters help shine light into the corners and crevices of a government that thrives when citizens engage. Help protect that mission β thank you! mirrorindy.org/donate-indy-...
Found and read this piece from @outsidemag.bsky.social while I was on vacation, and man was it worth the time. Give this lovely essay from @kevinchroust.bsky.social a read: www.outsideonline.com/culture/essa...
The @bostonglobe.com is recruiting for their summer 2026 intern class. Great opportunity for young journalists to work with some of the country's best talent. Deadline is Nov. 1. More info here: www.bostonglobemedia.com/student-oppo...
Thrilled to be welcoming @smashfizzle.bsky.social to Free Press Indiana!
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Our Indiana Pro Chapter of SPJ is hosting a free Zoom event next month to dive into documents, and how best to try to access them. Sign up at www.indianaprospj.org.
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
Our @spjindprochapter.bsky.social is hosting an important conversation for journalists who work with members of immigrant communities. Please join us for this important discussion with our smart panelists. It's free and open to journalists anywhere. Register at www.indianaprospj.org.
New this year to our Best of Indiana contest: monetary rewards for the state's top investigative journalism. Sponsored by the A-Mark Foundation, the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will award prizes totaling $15,000.
Enter your work at: awards.indianaprospj.org
Indianapolis remains the largest city in the country without universal curbside recycling, and it will continue to hold that distinction until at least 2028 β three years after Mayor Joe Hogsettβs administration initially said it would launch mirrorindy.org/curbside-rec...
Enter the 2024 @spjindprochapter.bsky.social Best of Indiana Journalism Awards. Don't miss out on your chance for your great work to be celebrated. Enter here: awards.indianaprospj.org
We're hiring a summer intern. This is a great opportunity, funded through the Indy Press Club Foundation. Please share with all who could benefit: www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/mirror-...
NEW: Mirror Indy uncovers widespread allegations of sex abuse at Options Behavioral Health Hospital, operated by Acadia Healthcare.
Former employees told me the cases are a symptom of a company culture that places profits over patientsπ§΅
Our Mirror Indy team is hiring an arts and culture reporter, and you best believe this role is a special one. We're a newsroom where everyone is essential personnel, and in the arts/culture role you'll get to think about storytelling in nontraditional ways. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/arts-an...
The Indianapolis Housing Agency owes some landlords thousands of dollars in rent payments.
Tenants are left fearing they will be held responsible for IHAβs failures.
We wrote a guide to help Section 8 tenants navigate this difficult time.
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Since Section 8 renters can't get answers from the Indianapolis Housing Agency, @tyfenwick.bsky.social and @emilyhopkins.bsky.social put together a guide to help: mirrorindy.org/what-section...