Tyler Fenwick

Lugar Plaza is now a park. That means it’s easier to make arrests. You aren’t allowed to smoke, drink or use ‘abusive language’ at Indy parks.

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‘We’re angry’: Ransburg YMCA to close March 31 The YMCA, set to close March 31, cited ‘ongoing financial challenges.’ Some eastsiders aren’t ready to give up.

More details/reactions from the Ransburg YMCA closing. mirrorindy.org/ransburg-ymc...

Indy programs that offer free eviction help are merging But some key positions are still unfilled.

“As the two eviction programs merge, housing advocates worry there aren’t enough trained navigators in court.”

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Gibson in ‘strong support’ of proposed proposed data center Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson submitted a letter to the Metropolitan Development Commission in support of a proposed data center in Martindale Brightwood.

Councilor Ron Gibson is in "strong support" of a Martindale Brightwood data center, saying residents concerns stem from "understandable confusion." mirrorindy.org/martindale-b...

The Indiana Senate bill that could lead to a $500 fine/60 days in jail for homeless people who stay on public land passed out of committee today, 8-2. This is the bill from the Cicero Institute that failed last year.

Next up: back to the full Senate for amendments.

Indy mom preps her 3 kids for Christmas in a hotel ‘I never would’ve thought in a million years that I’d be homeless,’ she said.

I met a single mother this week who’s trying her best to keep Christmas alive in a hotel room. She and her three kids have been homeless for more than a month. “It’s gotta be something else for us.”

Quiz: How much do you know about renting in Indianapolis? We’re known as an affordable city. How far does that go?

What is the average rent landlords want for a two-bedroom apartment in Marion County? Test your knowledge here: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

For Indiana SNAP recipients: The Family and Social Services Administration says they haven't heard from the Trump admin yet about partial payments, including when payments would go out and how much people would get.
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Is that pleasant run/michigan area?

Wayne Township judge defends how he handles evictions Judge Gerald Coleman hosted a meeting with housing advocates to explain how he handles eviction cases.

The Wayne Township who rules on eviction cases defended himself from social media critics during a meeting last week. He printed off orders from 87 cases. "The orders speak for themselves."

It all started with a post on Facebook from @mrwildstyle.bsky.social

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We reached out to the two councilors who hadn't signed the letter. Carlos Perkins said he supports the letter. We haven't heard back from Leroy Robinson.

Indy councilors say AES settlement is ‘far too generous’ to company And the city of Indianapolis is defending its role in the rate agreement on Facebook.

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Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest as city incentives flowed to developers Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ran on ethics reform, but an investigation found that he ignored conflicts of interest.

“I’ll have you negotiating economic development deals under me.” -former Indianapolis DMD director’s text to Thomas Cook during their kinda-sorta secret affair.

The public was in the dark, but Hogsett wasn’t. mirrorindy.org/joe-hogsett-...

I just saw this over the weekend. Group of early 20s guys pounding espresso martinis talking about how LSU +1.5 was a steal. (It was not)

Citizens Energy Group sues Indianapolis Housing Agency, claims over $200k utility payments owed Caption: Citizens Energy Group is suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency. The utility company claims IHA has breached their contract by not paying gas, water and sewer utility services at Laurelwood an...

Citizens Energy Group sues Indianapolis Housing Agency, claims over $200k utility payments owed
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Update on the proposed Google-backed data center in Franklin Township:

Three more city-county councilors have said they will vote no, bringing the total to 16. 15 “no” votes are needed to end the proposal.

Catch up on the story: https://bit.ly/4nh45hn

Indy residents packed a community center room last night to oppose a rate increase from AES. No one's testimony was more compelling than Darcy Staser's. She's been living without electricity for months. But two strangers stepped up to pay her overdue bill. mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...

It's a milestone day over at Calling Home. Just hit 500 subscribers. I send a weekly(ish) text about housing in Indianapolis, plus answer questions and get ideas for what to write about next. Text HOME to 317-548-1599 to sign up

‘It’s a miracle’: Fountain Square homeless camp residents to get housing The city’s Streets to Home project will work with people living there.

Good news: People who have been living at the Leonard Street homeless encampment are next in line for housing through the city's Streets to Home program. Just happened to stop by there shortly after they got the news. "It's a miracle." mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Unless they get really lucky, like Rick did. He has an apartment now. “I’m very blessed.” But he still goes back to the encampment to see some of his friends.

What’s next for Fountain Square homeless camp residents? ‘I don’t even know.’ The city plans to close the encampment by Aug. 11.

The uncomfortable truth about the Fountain Square homeless encampment is that come Aug 11, people living there won’t have any more options than they do right now. “Can we get people housed by the 11th? No, probably not.” mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Indy councilor denies groping woman on second date An 18-year-old woman filed a police report against Nick Roberts, a Democrat.

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Anita Burks is close with a lot of people there. But I don’t think anyone ranks above her dog Stormy.

Fountain Square homeless camp residents trying to protect their image ‘You feel like you’re a part of the trash that people take out,” one person said.

I went out to the homeless encampment in Fountain Square this morning to talk to people living there. They’re trying to protect their image after complaints. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Homeless camp near downtown cleared ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend “Y’all just moving us around,” one resident said.

Went to the former homeless encampment on E Washington yesterday and met a few of the people displaced by a camp sweep. A lot of advocates don’t think it’s a coincidence that this happened ahead of the WNBA All-Star weekend. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Homeless camp near downtown cleared ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend “Y’all just moving us around,” one resident said.

Went to the former homeless encampment on E Washington yesterday and met a few of the people displaced by a camp sweep. A lot of advocates don’t think it’s a coincidence that this happened ahead of the WNBA All-Star weekend. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Canal Village vote is delayed by council committee again The developer brought about a dozen residents to show support for the project.

A local developer is still looking for a tax break for his housing project in northwest Indianapolis. Some neighborhood residents are happy he hasn't gotten it yet. And a city council committee keeps delaying a vote on the proposal. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

What to know about Kroger’s union contract negotiations Union members say their biggest concerns are wages and staffing.

Unionized Kroger workers in Indianapolis are negotiating a new contract. Workers say they want better pay and staffing. They recently rejected an offer by such a wide margin that it authorized a strike. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Council President Osili orders removal of Lauren Roberts she tries to speak Vop Osili, a Democrat, ordered deputies to remove Roberts from the building.

My bad. I’m not active enough on here. This is Indianapolis. Here’s the context: mirrorindy.org/vop-osili-la...

Hogsett appearance canceled after tense council meeting Some advocates asked him not to attend a planned press conference.

Joe Hogsett was supposed to be at a press conference today talking about homelessness. Instead, his office canceled the event after some advocates asked the mayor not to attend. mirrorindy.org/indy-mayor-j...