If you saw news about the city of Indianapolis closing a homeless encampment on Fall Creek Trail, the city told me that's not accurate. They'll start CLEANING the area probably next week. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Tyler Fenwick
Tyler Fenwick
@tyfenwick.bsky.social
Writing about Indianapolis housing and labor at Mirror Indy. I'm also a dad and baseball coach, and I like reading and watching sports.
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Another gas station on Indy's east side? That's part of what's planned for 16th and Emerson. The owner isn't answering questions, but plans submitted to the city show a gas station, convenience store and new bar & grill (to replace Shi-Kay). mirrorindy.org/gas-station-...
Streets to Home Indy has housed 231 people in just over a year. That's 12 months of rent paid. I've spent some time getting to know a few of those residents. Their lives have changed quickly and dramatically, from years of living outside to suddenly having a home. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Kenneth Washington is one of more than 230 people housed through Indy’s ambitious effort to end street homelessness. A year later, his journey from a high-profile encampment through recovery programs and skills training shows the program’s potential:
A truck crashed into her daycare. She’s ready to leave.
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Most of the apartments are for transitional housing, meaning veterans stay for around six months before moving into their own apartment. Some units are for permanent supportive housing, which comes with case management. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
I was waiting to see @byryanmartin.bsky.social bulldoze through the crowd
Annnnd they’re off!! Gen Con 2026 has officially started!
11 workers laid off from the Indiana Historical Society, mostly from the teams in charge of education and exhibits. One laid off worker said it feels like the historical society was "gutted from the inside out." mirrorindy.org/indiana-hist...
How obscure has Indy's ethics commission become? One of the members didn't even know that he's on the commission lol mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Went out in Indy this week to talk with people living outside during this heat wave mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Went to the strike at Vestis in Indianapolis today. Here’s a temp (“scab” if you prefer) crossing the picket line. More coming later for @mirrorindy.org
Full story on the strike: www.instagram.com/reel/Da3iWM0...
Fuck…… devastating story from @enriquesaenz.bsky.social about an Indianapolis deportation. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Former workers at the MLK Center in Indianapolis say the nonprofit’s new director created a culture of fear and intimidation. The union wants an investigation into alleged labor law violations. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Indy library CEO officially gets a raise: $127.40/hour, $265,000/hour. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Indy library's CEO is in line for a raise to $265,000 this month. How does that compare to your typical librarian? mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
We're hiring a women & girls reporter for the statewide newsroom team. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/women-g...
How to check how much your county vehicle excise tax was most recently, since it could kick up to $100 next year. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Praying that my grandchildren get to see the revitalized City Market someday 🧎➡️ www.ibj.com/articles/cit...
See an orange public hearing sign in your neighborhood? mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
In the westside Stringtown community, two rival neighborhood associations are on opposite sides of a debate over a planned apartment complex. The conflict played out at a zoning hearing of all places. “Yes, there is some neighborhood drama here.” mirrorindy.org/low-income-a...
I saw Kristina Brown talking to a friend by Pleasant Run Creek, and we got to talking about life. I wondered, what would hers look like if she had a place to live? “I could go home when I want, with a bed and running water.” mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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An enemy of Dawn Staley is an enemy of mine. sports.yahoo.com/mens-college...
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“As the two eviction programs merge, housing advocates worry there aren’t enough trained navigators in court.” mirrorindy.org/indianapolis... By @tyfenwick.bsky.social
Councilor Ron Gibson is in "strong support" of a Martindale Brightwood data center, saying residents concerns stem from "understandable confusion." mirrorindy.org/martindale-b...
I met a single mother this week who’s trying her best to keep Christmas alive in a hotel room. She and her three kids have been homeless for more than a month. “It’s gotta be something else for us.”
What is the average rent landlords want for a two-bedroom apartment in Marion County? Test your knowledge here: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
For Indiana SNAP recipients: The Family and Social Services Administration says they haven't heard from the Trump admin yet about partial payments, including when payments would go out and how much people would get. @mirrorindy.org
The Wayne Township who rules on eviction cases defended himself from social media critics during a meeting last week. He printed off orders from 87 cases. "The orders speak for themselves." It all started with a post on Facebook from @mrwildstyle.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Indy councilors say AES settlement is ‘far too generous’ to company mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...
“I’ll have you negotiating economic development deals under me.” -former Indianapolis DMD director’s text to Thomas Cook during their kinda-sorta secret affair. The public was in the dark, but Hogsett wasn’t. mirrorindy.org/joe-hogsett-...
Citizens Energy Group sues Indianapolis Housing Agency, claims over $200k utility payments owed www.wfyi.org/news/article...