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.
Help Indy’s unhoused students start the year with school supplies
Brightlane Learning’s back-to-school drive will help with supplies and other basic needs.
Fletcher Place residents mobilize against townhome proposal
They’re urging a city commission to uphold the neighborhood’s preservation plan.
She was living in hotels with her kids. Then HVAF found her a home.
The veteran organization has a new initiative focused on women veterans.
Indiana Statehouse
Here are articles about bills working their way through the state legislature that could affect the lives of you and your neighbors.
Medical marijuana: Indiana republicans show openness to limited legalization as Bohacek prepares bill
Bohacek announced earlier this week that he plans to introduce legislation that would legalize marijuana strictly for medical use.
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.
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.
Got questions about your smartphone? Check out these events.
The Indianapolis Public Library offers several opportunities for free smartphone assistance.
Cancel your Amazon order and borrow from the library instead
You can check out tools and toys from the Indianapolis Public Library.
Want to learn a new language? Check out these Indy resources.
Practice your ASL, Spanish or German with conversation circles and classes.
Events
What’s happening in Naptown? We’ve got you covered with a list of events happening throughout the city.
46 things to do in July in Indianapolis
Check out a zine festival, cheap family movie nights and group workouts, a hot clown trinket swap and a $10 and under flea market.
Reap food, new friendships at Garfield Park’s $1 community dinner
The Dollar Menu Night connects neighbors while harvesting and cooking garden-fresh veggies.
Indy invited to weigh in on data center growth
An upcoming forum will focus on the rapid proliferation of data centers.
