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Remember the Park Eat, McClarney’s or Iron Skillet? mirrorindy.org/westside-his...
Blackjack, hot rods and an old rail car: the history behind classic westside eateries
Take a look at the history behind some classic westside Indianapolis eateries.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Check out this article from IndyStar:

How a lawyer's unique obsession built a world-class watercolor collection in Indianapolis

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How a lawyer's unique obsession built a world-class watercolor collection in Indianapolis
Late attorney Kurt Pantzer Sr. said he'd buy a J.M.W. Turner artwork once he made $100,000. His lifelong pursuit was a big win for Indianapolis.
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September 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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President Trump is conducting “the most punishing government crackdown against major American media institutions in modern times, using what seems like every tool at his disposal to eradicate reporting and commentary with which he disagrees,” our reporter writes in an analysis.
What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About the Trump Administration’s Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
ABC’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show illuminates the administration’s efficacy so far.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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For a year, @mirrorindy.org has investigated abuse allegations at Options Behavioral Health.

Patients held against their will for insurance money. Widespread sex abuse. No 911 call for a hurt child.

Now, the Acadia Healthcare facility is shutting down.

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After years of abuse allegations, Options Behavioral Health is shutting down
The Acadia Healthcare facility has been at the center of several lawsuits and a Mirror Indy investigation.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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What happens to dogs when you reduce how often volunteers can help at the city-owned shelter?

“They’re hitting their tails against the bars until they bleed,” one volunteer said.

Tough one to read. mirrorindy.org/after-their-...
After their hours were cut, Indy animal shelter volunteers see the impact
“They’re throwing themselves against the walls,” one volunteer said about the dogs.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Homeless in Indy? New help with housing is on the way mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Homeless in Indy? New help with housing is on the way
Streets to Home Indy will first focus on people who are living outside.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Combat Banks, Beckwith, Rokita stunts with earnestness.
Opinion from metro columnist @jamesebriggs.bsky.social

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Combat Banks, Beckwith, Rokita stunts with earnestness | Opinion
These Republican leaders drowned their humanity inside made-for-MAGA personas engineered to generate likes and shares.
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April 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Some Indy animal shelter volunteers described fears of retaliation for speaking out against Hogsett's pick to run the agency.

In this clip, Councilor Dan Boots gets loud cheers for acknowledging those concerns.
February 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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A landing page for our three-part Out of Options investigation is now posted.

We're not only posting links to the investigative articles; we're also highlighting how to report abuse and how to get help, as well as adding context about mental health in Indy. mirrorindy.org/out-of-options
Out of Options
Mirror Indy investigates widespread allegations of abuse at Options Behavioral Health Hospital: Patients held against their will. No therapy. Sex abuse. Employees struggling to contain the chaos.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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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 patients🧵
December 12, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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Hoosier women face a stark reality.

They are paid 70 cents to every dollar a man makes, on average.

In a state with the third highest maternal mortality rate in the nation.

And where 60% of evictions are shouldered by single mothers.

@mcmolloy.bsky.social

mirrorindy.org/indiana-wome...
‘Moving backwards’: Hoosier women face health disparities
Indiana women still make less than men and face death in the delivery room.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:19 PM
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The Indianapolis Housing Agency owes some landlords thousands of dollars in rent payments.

Tenants are left fearing they will be held responsible for IHA’s failures.

We wrote a guide to help Section 8 tenants navigate this difficult time.

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What Section 8 renters need to know about eviction, contacting IHA
Indy’s housing agency hasn’t been paying some landlords, but that’s not your fault.
mirrorindy.org
December 9, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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Many of us reuse single-use plastics like water bottles, takeout containers and plastic bags. But is that safe?
Reusing plastic water bottles, to-go containers? Scientists say that’s a bad idea.
Many of us reuse single-use plastics like water bottles, takeout containers and plastic bags. But is that safe?
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December 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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We can all have a hand in making the roads safer for all of us.

Here's what 10 Indy cyclists want you to know.

#Indianapolis

mirrorindy.org/bike-safety-...
10 Indy cyclists share what drivers can do to keep them safe on the road
Remember bicyclists are human, give them three feet of clearance and check twice before turns.
mirrorindy.org
November 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM