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Hearing for the disputed southside data center plan is June 12

1 day 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.
Black Lives Matter mural artists produce new exhibit

3 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Dan Grossman

Walking into Gary Gee’s studio, you can glimpse a painting in progress, “Blue Corner Hustler.” The stylized, hip-hop vibe of the canvas might make you think of an old-school rap lyric. You’ll be able to see Gee’s work on canvas, and some of his work in ceramic as well, in “Around the Corner: We Outside,” a group show at the Schwitzer Gallery — the main gallery located on the second floor — at Factory Arts District.
How Indianapolis electric bills could jump if a data center comes to the south side

3 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.
Indianapolis near westsiders have higher rates of lung disease, cancer

4 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

Sandy Leeds remembers the glory days of West Indianapolis. Now 80 years old, she was born in 1944 and lived in a post-war era she remembers as prosperous — her neighborhood a hot spot for manufacturing and other industries. As a young girl, Leeds would watch her father set off for work at the Kingan and Co. meat packing plant on foot. The plant was located about a mile from the neighborhood until it burned down in the late 1960s.
Is your alley a hotspot for illegal dumping? Help might be on the way.

5 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Tyler Fenwick

If your alley has become a magnet for illegal dumping, help from the city might be on the way. The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services is about to move into the second phase of its alley cleanup project. The program is focused on cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping. Some alleys could also be resurfaced as part of the project — as long as the alley has also been identified as a hotspot for dumping. Residents all over Indianapolis know their alleyways could use some help.
10 Ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Indianapolis

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Lavanya Narayanan

While this year’s Juneteenth will look a little different than previous years, with the Indy Juneteenth parade being cancelled due to being unable to secure a location, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Expect markets, concerts, poetry, food festivals, boxing, pageants and storytelling events. Juneteenth has been a part of American history since 1865, when it was celebrated on June 19 as the official end of slavery in our country.
Photos: Keep Indy Home rally calls for change in Indianapolis

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Stephanie Amador |Jenna Watson

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Indiana made an unprecedented investment in public health. It’s being cut already.

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.
Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center hunger documentary screening

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

Come out to the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center on June 5 for a free screening of a documentary focused on hunger and food insecurity in Indiana. The screening of “Food, Insecure: A Documentary That Hits Home” will run from 4-5:15 p.m. and will be followed by a community conversation to reflect, share and explore how community members can work together to create lasting change.
Get free groceries at giveaway in Lawrence

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Darian Benson

Lawrence residents can receive free groceries at a giveaway June 4. The giveaway is 4-6 p.m. at Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Road. The giveaway is a partnership between the Indianapolis Division of Community Nutrition & Food Policy and the Lawrence Police Department. Groceries will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Lisa Harvey at 317-281-6390.