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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 9h

Shenia Suggs was voted as the new superintendent of Wayne Township schools during a board meeting on Oct. 6.

She’s had different roles during her nearly 30 years with the district, starting as an English teacher at Ben Davis High School: https://bit.ly/48R4h2L

Wayne Township has found its next superintendent

Shenia Suggs will lead the westside school district starting this January.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 10h

Sci-fi lovers, you won’t want to miss this year’s Translocal Afrofuturism Conference Oct. 8-11.

Hosted by the Kheprw Institute, the event invites attendees to to dream of and create a future everyone wants to be a part of: https://bit.ly/4h1QDvX

Dance and dream at Kheprw Institute’s Afrofuturism conference

The community conference is Oct. 8-11 in Indianapolis with dance workshops, conversations with authors about AI and more.

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Emily Hopkins is reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: @mirrorindy.org art director @jennarwatson.bsky.social took to the new protected bike lanes and two-way conversion on New York Street.

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@indydocumenters.bsky.social went to the city’s education committee meeting in September and took notes on what happened.

They learned that Indy Achieves requested $2 million from the City-County Council to continue funding its programs: https://bit.ly/46NpMyM

90% of Indy Achieves students finish college

With a proven track record at IU Indianapolis, the city-funded program requested $2 million in the 2026 city budget to expand completion grants and scholarships for local students.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 1d

The City-County Council voted 17-8 on Monday, Oct. 6, to adopt Mayor Joe Hogsett’s $1.7 billion budget proposal.

Here are the winners and losers in the 2026 budget: https://bit.ly/4mVwKI6

Indy council passes Hogsett’s $1.7B budget: How the city plans to spend money

State and federal budget cuts posed challenges for some departments.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 1d

IPS high schools will be hosting FAFSA nights to help students and parents apply for financial aid.

Check out the upcoming dates: https://bit.ly/4n4ovtC

Here’s when each IPS high school will have FAFSA nights

Mark your calendar for these dates to get help filling out the FAFSA.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 1d

As Purdue in Indy’s acceptance rate decreases, private colleges have been adding engineering programs to give Indy students more options.

✍️ @clairerafford.bsky.social talked to people at Marian University, Butler University and UIndy about how this impacts Indy students: https://bit.ly/4h86w44

New engineering programs at Indy colleges provide alternative to Purdue

UIndy, Marian and Butler have added engineering programs in the last decade.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

At Enlace Academy on Indy’s west side, the annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration helps students feel a sense of belonging.

Students explored eight Latino cultures through art, food and family stories. https://bit.ly/4mR0iqe

This westside school teaches students to embrace their heritage

Here’s how Enlace Academy staff help their students find belonging.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 2d

The Indianapolis Public Library is hosting its first Black Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Central Library.

There’ll be free health screenings and resources from over 30 vendors: https://bit.ly/48WmZWG

Indy Public Library hosts first Black Health Fair

Residents can get free screenings from more than 30 health vendors.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 5d

Southport’s first new apartment complex in over 40 years is here.

Southport Mayor Jim Cooney hopes the Jacob Apartments will bring more residents to the south side. https://bit.ly/4mTAJoF

Southport welcomes first apartment complex in more than 40 years

The Jacob Apartments’ 93-unit building is named after one of the city’s pioneers.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 6d

Elanco Animal Health opened its $200 million headquarters on the west side.

Residents living near the site wonder if they will benefit from all the progress they can see from their front porch: https://bit.ly/46Bk844

Residents hope new Elanco HQ doesn’t leave neighborhood behind

Elanco Animal Health had a grand opening for its new westside headquarters Oct. 1, but neighbors hope they’re not left behind.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 6d

The Lawrence budget meeting lasted about 11 minutes.

Mayor Deb Whitfield shared that the loss of state and federal funding is going to be challenging, and there will be a hiring freeze for any vacant city jobs.

The budget has to be approved by Nov. 3: https://bit.ly/4mPCFP9

Lawrence councilors say they’re ‘up against the clock’ on the budget

Mayor Deb Whitfield, meanwhile, listed several funding challenges confronting the city.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 6d

@indydocumenters.bsky.social went to the IHA’s Sept. board meeting and learned that due to a potential lack of funds, some families’ Section 8 vouchers could be taken away.

Read more: https://bit.ly/477B4zm

Families may be terminated from IHA program

A potential funding shortfall in housing assistance payments leads the board to consider terminating families from the Housing Voucher Program.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 7d

Since Trump’s initial NIH cuts took effect, Indiana has lost about $29 million and 127 jobs, with big hits to research in Marion and Lake counties.

Indy researchers are speaking out about the effects these cuts — and potential future ones — will have on our communities: https://bit.ly/4pRHnOV

Indy researchers speak out on Trump’s science cuts

A project to help children with kidney disease may not receive funding.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 8d

From food festivals to films to Halloween frights, there’s no shortage of things to do in Indy in October.

What events are you planning on going to? https://bit.ly/46N502k

45 things to do in October in Indianapolis

Bring in fall with a vintage movie night, an Afrofuturism conference, dance parties and Halloween festivities.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 8d

Over 1,600 people have ideas for changes to I-65 and I-70.

INDOT took those ideas and is proposing changes to five sections of the Indy’s interstate loop. Check out what’s being proposed and how you can respond: https://bit.ly/3IDTD4Y

See the options for a modern I-65, I-70 made with your input

ProPEL Indy’s draft report presents options for five portions of Indianapolis’ inner loop.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 8d

Indianapolis schools, libraries and local governments are set to lose about $16 million in property tax revenue as the county’s top health agency maneuvers to make up for steep state budget cuts.

✍️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social breaks it down in her latest piece: https://bit.ly/42Wgnno

Here’s why Indy schools and libraries are set to lose $16 million

To make up for state cuts, the county’s top health agency will collect more property taxes.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 9d

International student enrollment is down at IU Indy by 28% this fall, reflecting a national trend tied to stricter visa policies that began under Trump in spring.

✍️ @clairerafford.bsky.social broke down what this means for the city: https://bit.ly/4q1F3Fg

Fewer international students are in Indianapolis this fall

A national expert tied the decrease to Trump administration policies surrounding student visas.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 9d

Google withdrew its data center plan but questions remain about how Mayor Joe Hogsett’s development agency quietly pushed the deal despite community pushback.

Catch up on the latest data center news: https://bit.ly/46L8ORI

Data center is first test for Hogsett’s new economic development organization

Indy residents and councilors have been pushing back.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 9d

With IPS’ future in limbo, board trustees are starting to publicly share their positions on charter oversight, facility use and transportation reform.

Read more from @carleylanich.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/46ZUBS9

With IPS’ future in limbo, trustees begin to weigh in

As charter advocates call for change, the IPS board is putting together its own recommendations.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 10d

@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings. It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community.

Check out the public meetings we are attending this week.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 11d

Indy showed out last night to cheer on the Fever in Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals.

📸 Brett Phelps captured the energy buzzing through the city.

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Nav (Indy Documenter) @nav-indydocumenter.bsky.social · 13d

Hi everyone, I’ll be live-reporting from today’s Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Works Committee meeting for #indydocumenters ! @indydocumenters.bsky.social @mirrorindy.org

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Carley Lanich @carleylanich.bsky.social · 12d

We're starting to hear from IPS commissioners as work picks up for the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance.

What do the elected commissioners think about appointed school boards? And, does Indy have too many schools?

Here's the latest, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

With IPS’ future in limbo, trustees begin to weigh in

As charter advocates call for change, the IPS board is putting together its own recommendations.

Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 12d

After initially proposing a $100,000 budget cut to Indy’s immigrant legal services fund, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration decided to restore the funding.

Mirror Indy’s @mcmolloy.bsky.social first reported the proposed budget cut in August: https://bit.ly/4pEfcmB

Funding cut to Indy’s immigrant legal defense fund is reversed

Plus: Despite ICE concerns, the sheriff’s budget also passed out of committee.