Meet Lawrence’s new used bookstore (and bookstore dog) by @darianbenson.bsky.social #Indianapolis mirrorindy.org/red-dog-book...

Washing Park on the east side unveiled $3.5 million in upgrades this week. A new playground, splash pad, event lawn, covered shelters and improved parking lot. The upgrades are the latest improvements in the Indy Parks system funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment. mirrorindy.org/washington-p...

New Damien Center HQ just opened! @darianbenson.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/damien-cente...

The community recycling drop off site at Washington Square Mall has been removed. Officials say fires and illegal dumping have been a problem. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Cafe Oztara opened Friday. The coffee shop was created as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and surrounding neighborhood. Plus, the cafe will offer hands on hospitality training through Damien Center’s employment skills development program. mirrorindy.org/damien-cente...

In Indy, Black men born between 1951-1970 have died nearly 3 times the city’s rate and 10 times the national rate. But there are reasons to be hopeful. We spoke to men in recovery who are working to fight systemic barriers to help the next generation survive. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

New resource in Lawrence Township: Residents can get free rides to two food pantries in the area. mirrorindy.org/lawrence-tow...

I love Indy. Midday countdown at the best (and largest) children’s museum. I’m back to work Thursday and have a few stories I’m really excited about publishing in the coming weeks. I promise I’ll use Bluesky more in 2025…

Public history and architecture buffs, this one's for you: Woodruff Place finds replacement statue in Germany for historic fountain cc @darianbenson.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/historic-woo...

I love all of the upgrades at Frederick Douglass Park, but this double swing is a personal favorite. A lifesaver for a mom of two toddlers.

The city’s first covered basketball pavilion features two full-sized basketball courts, two half courts, bleachers and lighting. And it’s on the east side! mirrorindy.org/indy-parks-r...

New from me and @tyfenwick.bsky.social: Years of mismanagement has hampered the Indianapolis Housing Agency's ability to provide subsidized housing to low-income residents. We spent six months trying to understand why. mirrorindy.org/broken-housi...