Mary Claire Molloy

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy

State legislators have cut Indianapolis public health funding by more than 70% — hampering long-term efforts to improve the city’s vaccination rates, maternal mortality and child health. The money was from Health First Indiana, a bipartisan initiative led by former Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb that funneled $225 million into local health departments across the state in the last two years. The goal was to reverse Indiana’s poor health outcomes by investing in basic services.

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy

As Indianapolis gears up to celebrate WNBA All-Star Weekend, you can enjoy free Zumba classes. The May 31 session is the first of four hosted by the WNBA All-Star Host Committee and the Centers of Wellness for Urban Women, a local nonprofit. Participants will meet for a high-energy dance class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morris Bicentennial Plaza, 117 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time ever this year.

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy

Outside U.S. Sen. Todd Young’s office, children sang. “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine!”Their voices rang out from under the cover of their parents’ umbrellas. Most of the city was inside, waiting for the Pacers playoff game to tip off. But this group, about 50 strong, stood in the rain outside the East 96th Street office and prayed for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — and for Republican leaders to have a change of heart.

3 weeks ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Mary Claire Molloy |Peter Blanchard

The sheriff of Marion County is an elected Democrat serving in an overwhelmingly blue city. But he says his politics and values cannot affect his decision to allow U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents to detain hundreds of people in the local jail. “My personal beliefs and religious convictions do not override my sworn duty as it relates to immigration matters,” Sheriff Kerry Forestal wrote in a May 14 letter to Mirror Indy, in part.

3 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy |Peter Blanchard

The sheriff of Marion County is an elected Democrat serving in an overwhelmingly blue city. But he says his politics and values cannot affect his decision to allow U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents to detain hundreds of people in the local jail. “My personal beliefs and religious convictions do not override my sworn duty as it relates to immigration matters,” Sheriff Kerry Forestal wrote in a May 14 letter to Mirror Indy, in part.