Elizabeth Gabriel

Indianapolis, United States

Health Reporter at WFYI-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

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Articles

Hearing for the disputed southside data center plan is June 12

2 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

The Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing Examiner will review a proposal on June 12 to rezone farmland on the south side that could be used for a data center. The rezoning proposal from Deep Meadow Ventures requests to use 468 acres around Post Road and 74th Street, near Beech Grove, to construct a data center campus with several buildings. If approved, the land could also be used for other facilities such as light manufacturing or a research center.
How Indianapolis electric bills could jump if a data center comes to the south side

4 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

Residents are already seeing increases to their electricity bills this summer as air conditioners ramp up to keep homes cool. But those price hikes could get even worse if a local utility company spends billions on infrastructure improvements in order to serve high-energy businesses like data centers.
Southsiders still oppose updated Franklin Township data center plans

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

Carol Engh moved to Franklin Township in the late 1990s because she wanted the serenity of living across from a farm. But now she worries her home could get a front row seat to years of noisy construction before multiple five-story tech buildings become her new viewpoint. “I don’t want to move, but I don’t want to live across the street from a data center,” said Engh, who lives on Troy Avenue near Beech Grove.
Indy Southsiders are livid about Ingredion’s 5-year permit renewal

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

At a community meeting last week, a handful of neighbors questioned why the state doesn’t provide stricter environmental oversight of Ingredion. Ingredion, an Illinois-based specialty starch manufacturer, has operated a factory just southwest of downtown for more than 20 years. Neighbors have been complaining about the air quality for just about as long.
Chin Community of Indiana will host vaccine clinic on May 21

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

The Chin Community of Indiana will partner with Franciscan Health to host a southside immunization clinic on May 21 in Indianapolis. The free vaccine clinic is open to everyone and walk-ins are welcome. Attendees need to bring their insurance card and photo identification. Consent forms will be issued for people who don’t have insurance. The clinic will be open from 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the Chin Community of Indiana, 2524 E. Stop 11 Road.
Do you need groceries? Here’s a map of southside food pantries

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

More families are experiencing food insecurity over the past few months as inflation rises and the U.S. braces for a potential recession. According to the Indy Hunger Network, there are around 200 food pantries in Marion County, and around 40 reside on the south side — including areas of Beech Grove, Franklin Township, Southport, Perry Township and Decatur Township.
Southside meeting will discuss air quality concerns, Ingredion expansion on May 15

3 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management will hold a public meeting May 15 to discuss air quality concerns ahead of a potential expansion of the lngredion plant. The Illinois-based specialty starch manufacturer has operated near Indianapolis’ Old Southside neighborhood for more than 20 years. The company uses corn to produce specialty starches that are included in food, beauty and pharmaceutical products.
Old Southside affordable housing project named after longtime advocate

3 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

A neighborhood development association unveiled a new affordable housing project May 9 in honor of a local advocate. Anthony Bridgeman moved from New York to Indianapolis in the early 1990s and spent most of his career advocating for comprehensive and equitable community development projects across the city. Bridgeman, who lived on the west side, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2020 and died in 2023, the day after his 51st birthday.
Mirror Indy wins nearly $40K from United Way during innovation pitch competition

4 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

Mirror Indy won nearly $40,000 in grant money May 8 at the United Way of Central Indiana’s Propel pitch contest. Launched in December 2023, the local newsroom was among six nonprofits that vied for around $100,000 during the pitch competition before a panel of community leaders who judged the competition at Salesforce Tower. Mirror Indy won $19,994.95 through the People’s Choice Award, which was based on votes submitted by community members in person and virtually.
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to visit UIndy May 7

1 month ago | mirrorindy.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will stop at the University of Indianapolis on May 7. In honor of the former member of The Beatles, the vehicle provides community members with a free opportunity to engage with state-of-the-art music and video production technology. Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono and Brian Rothschild, the executive director of the project, began the bus tours in 1998 as a way to inspire artistic expression. Now the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus travels the United States and Europe.