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

“As the two eviction programs merge, housing advocates worry there aren’t enough trained navigators in court.” mirrorindy.org/indianapolis... By @tyfenwick.bsky.social

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.

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.”

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. @mirrorindy.org

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 mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...

Indy councilors say AES settlement is ‘far too generous’ to company mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...

“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 www.wfyi.org/news/article...

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

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...

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...

mirrorindy.org/nick-roberts... Indianapolis councilor Nick Roberts denies groping woman on second date

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The mayor's office has canceled a press conference today about a homelessness initiative that Joe Hogsett was scheduled to be at. The announcement says it's canceled "in light of recent events." No specific mention of the council meeting last night.

Video of Lauren Roberts being removed by law enforcement tonight from the City-County Council meeting as she tried to speak during the public comment period.

Looking for stores in Indy to find good bourbon. I don’t need super rare/expensive bottles, but something beyond Makers Mark….. if that makes sense.

The Kiss of Judas, by Luca Giordano, 1655-75, 📸 by @albello55

We just published a story about a landlord I’ve been reporting on for about a year. His approach to rental properties has created a challenge for attorneys and low-income renters in Beech Grove. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

We just published a story about a landlord I’ve been reporting on for about a year. His approach to rental properties has created a challenge for attorneys and low-income renters in Beech Grove. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

IndyGo is looking to bump up fares from $1.75 to $2.75. IndyGo said the additional revenue would help with operating costs (fuel, drivers, etc). Plenty of opportunities to weigh in starting in June. mirrorindy.org/indygo-fares...

Andrew Merkley officially approved as OPHS director. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

IndyGo will use cameras at some of the city’s most dangerous intersections and bus stops to analyze times when drivers come close to hitting pedestrians. mirrorindy.org/indygo-near-...

Lawmakers removed the part of Senate Bill 197 that would have created a new criminal penalty for some people experiencing homelessness. But the language could always come back somewhere else. mirrorindy.org/indiana-lawm...

How many seals die every time I have ChatGPT animate a picture of myself?

Up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine for camping on public land. A new amendment attached to a bill being considered by state lawmakers could lead to people experiencing homelessness getting charged with a Class C misdemeanor. mirrorindy.org/indiana-bill...

AES hasn't disconnected customers for more than a year because of problems with its new billing system. But the company says that system is working fine now, and disconnections are coming back next month. mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...

If a renter reports health violations, their landlord can escape accountability by simply moving the tenant to another unit or evicting them. That's because the county's Health and Hospital Corporation dismisses cases when a unit becomes vacant. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

“I will support it because I love my community.” “It’s who comes in and runs the apartment.” “I think it’s kind of dumb to put apartments right there.” See what neighbors are saying about a proposed development on the east side. by @tyfenwick.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/proposed-ind...

This could be helpful for Section 8 renters. We heard from some renters that they didn't get their utility assistance from IHA for this month. Neither IHA nor the city would answer our questions, but the utility companies gave us some advice to pass along. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

A federal lawsuit is threatening a program that helps small businesses compete for contracts with INDOT. Because it's for "disadvantaged" businesses, the program seems to have been swept up by the broader push from Trump and Mike Braun to eliminate DEI. mirrorindy.org/indot-contra...

How many "cautionary tales" do these lawyers need?

A bill that would make it a Class C misdemeanor for homeless people to stay on public land and sidewalks passed out of a House committee this morning. The bill would require a warning, followed by arrest if the person hasn't left after 24 hours.

Residents were asking for IHA’s help because the agency subsidizes their rent. The apartment building also is managed by an IHA employee, according to residents and Indiana’s public employee compensation portal. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Also, some contractors said they’re owed thousands in unpaid invoices.

Residents at a senior apartment complex on Indiana Ave say they don’t feel safe. IHA subsidizes their rent but had few answers for them at a board meeting this week. I went over there and got a short tour from a resident before getting kicked out. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

I'm trying to guess what injuries a cooler is causing before I click.

Median incomes in Indiana have increased by about 8% since 2016. But the rise of Indiana home prices have far outpaced income, increasing by about 60% during the same time period. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

The city of Indianapolis is taking over development of the long-planned housing hub (homeless shelter, housing navigation, day center). As part of the shift, the city is reimbursing the original developer, RDOOR, which purchased the land. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...