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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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Andrew Merkley officially approved as OPHS director. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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IndyGo will use cameras at some of the city’s most dangerous intersections and bus stops to analyze times when drivers come close to hitting pedestrians. mirrorindy.org/indygo-near-...

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Lawmakers removed the part of Senate Bill 197 that would have created a new criminal penalty for some people experiencing homelessness. But the language could always come back somewhere else. mirrorindy.org/indiana-lawm...

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How many seals die every time I have ChatGPT animate a picture of myself?

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Up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine for camping on public land. A new amendment attached to a bill being considered by state lawmakers could lead to people experiencing homelessness getting charged with a Class C misdemeanor. mirrorindy.org/indiana-bill...

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AES hasn't disconnected customers for more than a year because of problems with its new billing system. But the company says that system is working fine now, and disconnections are coming back next month. mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...

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If a renter reports health violations, their landlord can escape accountability by simply moving the tenant to another unit or evicting them. That's because the county's Health and Hospital Corporation dismisses cases when a unit becomes vacant. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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“I will support it because I love my community.” “It’s who comes in and runs the apartment.” “I think it’s kind of dumb to put apartments right there.” See what neighbors are saying about a proposed development on the east side. by @tyfenwick.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/proposed-ind...

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This could be helpful for Section 8 renters. We heard from some renters that they didn't get their utility assistance from IHA for this month. Neither IHA nor the city would answer our questions, but the utility companies gave us some advice to pass along. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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A federal lawsuit is threatening a program that helps small businesses compete for contracts with INDOT. Because it's for "disadvantaged" businesses, the program seems to have been swept up by the broader push from Trump and Mike Braun to eliminate DEI. mirrorindy.org/indot-contra...

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How many "cautionary tales" do these lawyers need?

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A bill that would make it a Class C misdemeanor for homeless people to stay on public land and sidewalks passed out of a House committee this morning. The bill would require a warning, followed by arrest if the person hasn't left after 24 hours.

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Residents were asking for IHA’s help because the agency subsidizes their rent. The apartment building also is managed by an IHA employee, according to residents and Indiana’s public employee compensation portal. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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Also, some contractors said they’re owed thousands in unpaid invoices.

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Residents at a senior apartment complex on Indiana Ave say they don’t feel safe. IHA subsidizes their rent but had few answers for them at a board meeting this week. I went over there and got a short tour from a resident before getting kicked out. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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I'm trying to guess what injuries a cooler is causing before I click.

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Median incomes in Indiana have increased by about 8% since 2016. But the rise of Indiana home prices have far outpaced income, increasing by about 60% during the same time period. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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The city of Indianapolis is taking over development of the long-planned housing hub (homeless shelter, housing navigation, day center). As part of the shift, the city is reimbursing the original developer, RDOOR, which purchased the land. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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My texting group about housing is a good way to stay up with my work. I usually send one text a week. And it's a good way to send me questions, tips and story ideas. Text 'home' to 317-548-1599 to sign up.

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The city tells IBJ that there isn't a decision yet on whether to ask for development proposals for the other half of the Jail I site. The site could also be sold, leased or donated to a private developer. www.ibj.com/articles/cit...

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Housing discrimination continues to shape Indianapolis. You can learn more at a couple of events happening this week. Details from @tyfenwick.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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Emerging from a multi-month depressive episode because it's warm and sunny.

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The city tells IndyStar it hopes to see the eastern portion of the Jail I site become housing, public space, infrastructure or economic development. That would be right next to the Fever practice facility. www.indystar.com/story/news/r...

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Just received a press release announcing the Fever have re-signed Kelsey MItchell. Love to see it!

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Statement from a city spokesperson: “We are actively monitoring and awaiting further guidance.”

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I've been on the phone with housing and homelessness service providers today talking about the federal funding freeze. They're waiting for answers like everyone else - not only about services but also their jobs. As one person told me, “I can’t really wrap my head around the implications.”

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The announcement of a new practice facility for the Indiana Fever drew plenty of praise. But for some, this piece of city-owned land next to the transit center could have been so much more. mirrorindy.org/indiana-feve...

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The Indianapolis Housing Agency has a new leader. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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We're hiring a reporter to cover the south side of Indianapolis. This is one of our neighborhood beats. Really cool opportunity. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/southsi...

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My son doesn’t understand we’re listening to pop country ironically and started dancing :(

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The Community Food Box Project has been helping feed people in Indianapolis for almost 10 years. I talked to the founder about how the project started, why the language around food access is changing and how to get involved/help. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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A pretty comprehensive look at the city's commitment to 'housing first' and why it consistently falls short. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

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IPS board, families push back against bill that would disband district

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It’s 2025, and newspaper columnists are still announcing when something makes them cry. Knock it off.

submitted 119 days ago • 0 comments

Just dusted off the ol Indy housing text group. I send about a text a week with updates on my reporting - usually homelessness, but not always. Text HOME to 317-548-1599 to sign up. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

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Update from my small hometown: The police department is reminding everyone they have to do an annual renewal for their golf carts.

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