Sophie Young

Indianapolis

Service Reporter at Mirror Indy (US)

(she/her) Mirror Indy Service Reporter • Kent State grad ⚡️ • Formerly @DJNF x @nytimes, @daytondailynews, @KentWired and @TheBurrMagazine • opinions are mine

Articles

BBC comedian headlining charity's stand-up night for mental health

1 week ago | suffolkbusiness.co.uk | Sophie Young

A star of one of the BBC’s most loved comedy shows is set to grace a Suffolk stage for a one-night-only stand up event for mental health. Angelos Epithemiou, who was a regular on comedy quiz show Shooting Stars with legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, will be performing at Seckford Hall on Thursday, June 26 to raise money for Suffolk Mind.
How to teach kids to be smart about money

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Sophie Young

How early is too early to start teaching your kids about managing money? Thomas Carter Jr., the 10-year-old author of “The ABC’s of Money,” thinks it’s never too early. He learned from his mom, Symone Carter, who also learned when she was young. When she was in sixth grade, she got detention and thought she’d sleep through it. Instead, her teacher used the time to talk to her about stocks.
The DPO Centre is shortlisted for two ICA Compliance Awards

2 weeks ago | suffolkbusiness.co.uk | Sophie Young

The DPO Centre is proud to be shortlisted for two categories in the highly esteemed ICA Compliance Awards: Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year and Rising Star. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, collaboration, and innovation of regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention teams across the globe.
Yutree expands with management buyout and new Norwich office

2 weeks ago | suffolkbusiness.co.uk | Sophie Young

Newmarket based independent insurance broker Yutree Insurance has completed a management buyout (MBO), securing its future as a locally run, independent business with strong roots in Newmarket, Cambridge and now, Norwich. The buyout sees long-standing directors Laura Hancock and Kevin Hancock take full ownership of the Chartered insurance broker and underwriting agency, ensuring the business remains independently owned and committed to its people, its clients and its local communities.
Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival 24 and 25 August

3 weeks ago | suffolkbusiness.co.uk | Sophie Young

The annual Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival is again being held on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August over the late summer bank holiday weekend in Suffolk’s foodie capital. Organised by Our Bury St Edmunds BID, the free entry two-day event will feature live food and drink demonstrations at the Chefs on Stage Cookery Theatre in Cornhill from local chefs, eateries, wine and cocktail specialists. Explore the Farmers’ Market on Angel Hill and indulge in a variety of delicious treats.
Belmont Beach offers free community events and activities - Indianapolis News

3 weeks ago | wishtv.com | Sophie Young |Ashley Fowler

INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — On April 5, Belmont Beach will kick off another season of free community events on the near westside with an afternoon of field day games, nature walks, music and food. In the 1920s, the beach was where Black residents could swim in the heat of the summer. The stretch of the White River by Belmont Beach, near 16th Street, was polluted, but it was the only option, because the city’s parks were segregated.
Belmont Beach opens April 5 with a celebration for the west side

3 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Sophie Young

On April 5, Belmont Beach will kick off another season of free community events on the near westside with an afternoon of field day games, nature walks, music and food. In the 1920s, the beach was where Black residents could swim in the heat of the summer. The stretch of the White River by Belmont Beach, near 16th Street, was polluted, but it was the only option, because the city’s parks were segregated. In 2021, Friends of Belmont Beach started turning it into a gathering place for the community.
The Indianapolis Public Library seed library is back

1 month ago | mirrorindy.org | Sophie Young

Start your garden for free with seeds from the Indianapolis Public Library’s seed library. Seeds to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers are available at all 25 library branches, plus the bookmobile, from March to September. During each visit, you can get up to five packets from displays around each branch. You don’t need a library card.
Easter and spring events in and around Bury St Edmunds

1 month ago | suffolkbusiness.co.uk | Sophie Young

Escape to the cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds in the heart of Suffolk this Easter. With an array of family events, historic houses and country parks plus pretty villages and rambling walks there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. There’s also a wide choice of places to stay from boutique hotels in the heart of the town, to country inns and glamping pods in woodland settings.
Peace Learning Center to host retreat at Eagle Creek Park

1 month ago | mirrorindy.org | Sophie Young

If you’re seeking rest and renewal, Peace Learning Center is hosting a personal peace practices retreat at Eagle Creek Park Sunday, March 23. The Peace Learning Center teaches that peace can be found through taking care of yourself and others. This retreat is a way to try out a few practices for your personal peace, which can include things like exercising regularly and getting enough sleep.