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Vop Osili is running for mayor of Indianapolis.
He has effectively fired the first shot in what is expected to be a highly contested and expensive Democratic primary election.
Osili will have a head start in fundraising, having reported over $300,000 in cash on hand at the beginning of 2025.
He has effectively fired the first shot in what is expected to be a highly contested and expensive Democratic primary election.
Osili will have a head start in fundraising, having reported over $300,000 in cash on hand at the beginning of 2025.
January 15, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Vop Osili is running for mayor of Indianapolis.
He has effectively fired the first shot in what is expected to be a highly contested and expensive Democratic primary election.
Osili will have a head start in fundraising, having reported over $300,000 in cash on hand at the beginning of 2025.
He has effectively fired the first shot in what is expected to be a highly contested and expensive Democratic primary election.
Osili will have a head start in fundraising, having reported over $300,000 in cash on hand at the beginning of 2025.
Purdue students, there’s a new program to help you get access to basic needs.
The university's basic needs initiative will connect students to resources so they can get food, housing, clothing transportation, child care or technology: https://bit.ly/4oVE5IM
The university's basic needs initiative will connect students to resources so they can get food, housing, clothing transportation, child care or technology: https://bit.ly/4oVE5IM
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Purdue students, there’s a new program to help you get access to basic needs.
The university's basic needs initiative will connect students to resources so they can get food, housing, clothing transportation, child care or technology: https://bit.ly/4oVE5IM
The university's basic needs initiative will connect students to resources so they can get food, housing, clothing transportation, child care or technology: https://bit.ly/4oVE5IM
@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings and take notes about the decisions that are being made.
What other meetings should we cover? Let us know at [email protected].
What other meetings should we cover? Let us know at [email protected].
December 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings and take notes about the decisions that are being made.
What other meetings should we cover? Let us know at [email protected].
What other meetings should we cover? Let us know at [email protected].
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
About 100 immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship showed up to a recent naturalization ceremony at Union Station expecting to leave with a Certificate of Naturalization.
But 38 of them left empty-handed: https://bit.ly/4iS00ze
But 38 of them left empty-handed: https://bit.ly/4iS00ze
December 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
About 100 immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship showed up to a recent naturalization ceremony at Union Station expecting to leave with a Certificate of Naturalization.
But 38 of them left empty-handed: https://bit.ly/4iS00ze
But 38 of them left empty-handed: https://bit.ly/4iS00ze
As Indiana lawmakers consider mid-decade redistricting, people continue to show up at the Statehouse. Most showed up to protest the bill. Fewer people showed up in support.
Here is what Brett Phelps saw through his lens: https://bit.ly/4rUQGPi
Here is what Brett Phelps saw through his lens: https://bit.ly/4rUQGPi
December 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
As Indiana lawmakers consider mid-decade redistricting, people continue to show up at the Statehouse. Most showed up to protest the bill. Fewer people showed up in support.
Here is what Brett Phelps saw through his lens: https://bit.ly/4rUQGPi
Here is what Brett Phelps saw through his lens: https://bit.ly/4rUQGPi
City-County Council president Vop Osili will not seek reelection to his leadership role.
He is one of several Democrats rumored to be considering running for mayor in 2027: https://bit.ly/44WisRi
He is one of several Democrats rumored to be considering running for mayor in 2027: https://bit.ly/44WisRi
December 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
City-County Council president Vop Osili will not seek reelection to his leadership role.
He is one of several Democrats rumored to be considering running for mayor in 2027: https://bit.ly/44WisRi
He is one of several Democrats rumored to be considering running for mayor in 2027: https://bit.ly/44WisRi
There are a lot of ways you can protest, but have you ever tried protesting with a rave?
Outside the steps of the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, DJs played back-to-back sets while people danced against redistricting.
Outside the steps of the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, DJs played back-to-back sets while people danced against redistricting.
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
There are a lot of ways you can protest, but have you ever tried protesting with a rave?
Outside the steps of the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, DJs played back-to-back sets while people danced against redistricting.
Outside the steps of the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, DJs played back-to-back sets while people danced against redistricting.
There’s nothing like staying in on a cold night with a book. Even better if the book was $3 and the money went to supporting the library’s programs.
Check out the Indianapolis Public Library’s book sale this month. You can find books and vinyl for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pZcU0B
Check out the Indianapolis Public Library’s book sale this month. You can find books and vinyl for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pZcU0B
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
There’s nothing like staying in on a cold night with a book. Even better if the book was $3 and the money went to supporting the library’s programs.
Check out the Indianapolis Public Library’s book sale this month. You can find books and vinyl for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pZcU0B
Check out the Indianapolis Public Library’s book sale this month. You can find books and vinyl for cheap: https://bit.ly/4pZcU0B
@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings and take notes about the decisions that are being made.
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
November 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
@indydocumenters.bsky.social are people like you that we train and pay to attend public meetings and take notes about the decisions that are being made.
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
It’s one of the ways we try to get people more involved in the community and hold government officials accountable. This week’s meetings include:
Stop by CAFE’s annual elf party on Friday, Dec. 5.
The free event will have pictures from Santa, a cookie decorating station and you’ll get to meet animals from Broganville Farm: https://bit.ly/4ofGYUB
The free event will have pictures from Santa, a cookie decorating station and you’ll get to meet animals from Broganville Farm: https://bit.ly/4ofGYUB
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Stop by CAFE’s annual elf party on Friday, Dec. 5.
The free event will have pictures from Santa, a cookie decorating station and you’ll get to meet animals from Broganville Farm: https://bit.ly/4ofGYUB
The free event will have pictures from Santa, a cookie decorating station and you’ll get to meet animals from Broganville Farm: https://bit.ly/4ofGYUB
The Naptones are a lot like the Grammys, but in Indy.
It’s a music award show for Indiana-based artists. You can submit your work by Dec. 31: https://bit.ly/49HGDX6
It’s a music award show for Indiana-based artists. You can submit your work by Dec. 31: https://bit.ly/49HGDX6
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Naptones are a lot like the Grammys, but in Indy.
It’s a music award show for Indiana-based artists. You can submit your work by Dec. 31: https://bit.ly/49HGDX6
It’s a music award show for Indiana-based artists. You can submit your work by Dec. 31: https://bit.ly/49HGDX6
Instead of shopping at the big, corporate stores this holiday season, stop by local Indy shops on Small Business Saturday.
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Instead of shopping at the big, corporate stores this holiday season, stop by local Indy shops on Small Business Saturday.
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
There’s a lot of sales and neighborhood-wide events happening, be sure to check it out: https://bit.ly/4p1uZuX
Every month, Square Cat Vinyl hosts an open mic night. It’s for neighbors to have a chance to perform original music, no covers allowed.
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Every month, Square Cat Vinyl hosts an open mic night. It’s for neighbors to have a chance to perform original music, no covers allowed.
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
The next one is Monday, Dec. 1. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/3KadbPa
Dozens of Pike Township residents showed up to a Nov. 19 meeting about a proposed data center in their neighborhood.
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Dozens of Pike Township residents showed up to a Nov. 19 meeting about a proposed data center in their neighborhood.
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
For neighbors like Samantha Alba, the idea of a data center so close to home is concerning: https://bit.ly/48cvZoG
There are a lot of different organizations and groups that are giving out free turkeys or other Thanksgiving meal items.
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
There are a lot of different organizations and groups that are giving out free turkeys or other Thanksgiving meal items.
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
We’ve put together a list of all of them so you can easily find one near you: https://bit.ly/4oOftlT
The city wants to get as many people experiencing homelessness inside during the coldest months of the year.
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The city wants to get as many people experiencing homelessness inside during the coldest months of the year.
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
Its winter contingency plan, which opens up more shelters, will begin Dec. 1 and last through March 31.
You can call 211 for shelter information as well: https://bit.ly/4ibH3qL
Bags strapped. Turkey hats on. Grocery lists in hand. The cyclists of Cranksgiving donated over 2,000 pounds of food this year.
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Bags strapped. Turkey hats on. Grocery lists in hand. The cyclists of Cranksgiving donated over 2,000 pounds of food this year.
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
The food drive on two wheels, organized by Nine13sports, donates to schools in the near northwest side, a neighborhood known to be a food desert: https://bit.ly/43zoGpS
This one is for our Martindale Brightwood neighbors.
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This one is for our Martindale Brightwood neighbors.
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
You can take home a free meal at the Edna Martin Christian Center’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 25: https://bit.ly/43CXmHj
Janet Easley will be giving away turkeys to Indy families on Saturday. She’s been doing a turkey giveaway for the last 41 years.
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Janet Easley will be giving away turkeys to Indy families on Saturday. She’s been doing a turkey giveaway for the last 41 years.
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Watkins Park. Every car can get one free turkey until they run out: https://bit.ly/488y1WZ
Neighbors on the Far Eastside, you’re invited to share your ideas and aspirations for the neighborhood at a free community event Friday, Nov. 21.
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Neighbors on the Far Eastside, you’re invited to share your ideas and aspirations for the neighborhood at a free community event Friday, Nov. 21.
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
It’s part of the planning process for the Far Eastside quality of life plan: https://bit.ly/485ANfI
Submit your art to be a part of the Urban Winter Wonderland exhibit at Grassy Creek Park. Submissions are accepted Nov. 24-25.
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Submit your art to be a part of the Urban Winter Wonderland exhibit at Grassy Creek Park. Submissions are accepted Nov. 24-25.
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
The community art exhibit will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5: https://bit.ly/48mFxPi
Do you live in Broad Ripple? Your feedback on how to revitalize the neighborhood through the Broad Ripple Master Plan is wanted.
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Do you live in Broad Ripple? Your feedback on how to revitalize the neighborhood through the Broad Ripple Master Plan is wanted.
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
Stop by the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19: https://mirrorindy.org/broad-ripple-master-plan-community-meetings/
How much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Indy? How hard is it to find an affordable place to live?
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
How much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Indy? How hard is it to find an affordable place to live?
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
Test your knowledge about housing in Indianapolis with our quiz: https://bit.ly/47GKl1L
Southsiders, there’s another developer wanting to build a data center in your area—this time in Decatur Township.
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Southsiders, there’s another developer wanting to build a data center in your area—this time in Decatur Township.
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI
There’s a town hall Tuesday, Nov. 18, for residents to meet with the developer, the city and AES Indiana to discuss what this means for the community: https://bit.ly/49S0SkI