Volunteers installed traffic barriers at East 10th and Bosart last weekend. The Little Flower Neighborhood Association is asking for people to help finish painting the rest of the traffic barriers Sept. 27:https://bit.ly/3V8NR13

This year, the Wildcats are coming for the state title. We spent time with the girls flag football team at Lawrence North to learn more about the emerging sport and what it’s like to be on the team. https://bit.ly/4yj59qU

Football is a girls sport. Lawrence North is proving it.

Inside one team’s quest to dominate a new high school sport in Indiana.

bit.ly

What’s it like inside one of America’s most notorious maximum security prisons? You can get a rare and intimate look during a screening of the documentary “Beyond” at 5 p.m. Sept. 27. https://bit.ly/4rqZagZ

Documentary to screen about Sing Sing prison in Indy

“Beyond” follows a group of incarcerated men. You can catch the documentary Sept. 27 at Phoenix Theatre Culture Centre.

bit.ly

Beech Grove City Councilor Dan McMillan, a Republican, announced his 2027 mayoral bid Sept. 19 during the city’s fall festival. The city hasn’t had a Republican mayor since 2011. https://bit.ly/47dAvmN

Republican Beech Grove councilor announces 2027 mayoral bid

City Councilor Dan McMillan hopes to be the first Republican mayor since 2011.

bit.ly

Scholar and activist Angela Davis will be back in Indy Oct. 2 for a panel discussion on how incarceration affects long-term stability. It is her first public speaking event in the city since 2016. It’s free, but you must register online. https://bit.ly/4hsenKp

Prison abolitionist Angela Davis to speak in Indianapolis on Oct. 2

The celebrated scholar and activist will join local criminal justice experts for a conversation at the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

bit.ly

Circle City Classic is back Sept. 25-26, but this year it’s going to be different. Instead of focusing on HBCU football teams, the event will showcase Central Indiana high school girls and boys football teams. https://bit.ly/3V5r2eM

Time is testing the Circle City Classic

The longtime HBCU celebration is back, but with a local high school football focus.

bit.ly

Father and son drummers Kenny and Dorian Phelps are fixtures in Indy's jazz scene. Read about the musicians ahead of Indy Jazz Fest.https://bit.ly/4jcdvfe

Sign up for a library card during Library Card Days. From Sept. 26-28, you can go to any Indianapolis Public Library location and get a free tote bag and cookies for signing up or showing your current card:https://bit.ly/46FtfzV

Indiana has new high school graduation requirements giving teens more choices in how to earn their diploma. The requirements kick in with the class of 2029 and include work experience, public service or advanced classes to tailor students’ education to their interests. https://bit.ly/4y90rvL

How to navigate Indiana’s new high school graduation requirements

Teens have more choices than ever before to graduate. So where should you get started?

bit.ly

Washington Square Mall has been declining since the mid-2000s. Councilor Michael-Paul Hart wants to redevelop the 94-acre east side site with housing, retail and green space. He hopes owners agree on a sale price by end of 2027: https://bit.ly/46wUVXP

Shopping for a comeback: What will it take to revive Washington Square?

City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart is pushing to redevelop the once thriving eastside Indy mall.

bit.ly

Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield presented a nearly $56 million budget with a projected surplus of $1.3 million. It includes a 3% salary increase for city employees. The Lawrence city council finance committee will start to review the proposed budget Oct. 5. https://bit.ly/3TKWcYi

Lawrence proposes nearly $56 million budget for 2027

Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield introduced a $56 million budget for 2027 and said the city is in better shape than last year.

bit.ly

Indianapolis runner Cole Hocker earned $100,000 at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships. The 2024 Olympic gold medalist finished second in the 5,000 meters and fourth in the 1,500 meters: https://bit.ly/46wUVXP

Shopping for a comeback: What will it take to revive Washington Square?

City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart is pushing to redevelop the once thriving eastside Indy mall.

bit.ly

You can get paid to work the polls for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Students 16 and older can apply too. https://bit.ly/4cVqe1Y

The city’s Department of Metropolitan Development wants to test out how to spur housing development at three vacant sites on the east side. - Black Mountain - Oaktree Apartments - The former Indiana Women’s Prison Learn more about how the city plans to redevelop the areas: https://bit.ly/4yIwVNg

Indy’s plan to drive housing development includes getting your feedback

“This is not another study or another plan that sits on a shelf,” the DMD director said.

bit.ly

The destroyed section of River Road south of 96th Street is expected to be rebuilt by the end of the year. Sam Beres, CFO of the city’s public works department, said he’s optimistic that most of the costs will be covered under federal funding. https://bit.ly/3T0nF8e

Here’s when River Road will reopen south of 96th

The northside Indianapolis road was washed out in floodwaters. Indy officials hope U.S. funds will pay for reconstruction.

bit.ly

Koby Bluitt has been guiding Indy residents through local farmers markets to help them find fresh food all summer. The last Meet Motha at the Market meetup is Sept. 20 at Bodi Buzz and Rooted Legacy urban farm, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:https://bit.ly/4AjVkuj

Indy has sci-fi writing classes, book clubs and more for anyone who wants to get into the genre. Check out our list of monthly book clubs, free workshops and upcoming events:https://bit.ly/4AjVkuj

Eunice Trotter, a leading figure in the movement to preserve Black history across Indiana, is leaving her role at Indiana Landmarks. She said that her decision came in part out of concerns the program would lose the financial support needed to ensure its success. https://bit.ly/4h0RH4L

Eunice Trotter to step down as Black history preservationist at Indiana Landmarks

Trotter, 73, leads the Black Heritage Preservation Program. A Lilly Endowment grant expires in 2027.

bit.ly

Despite months of community opposition, developers of a proposed southside data center were approved for $240 million in tax abatements. Seattle-based Sabey Data Centers agreed to spend a minimum $29.8 million to improve the Decatur Township community. https://bit.ly/4rmcgfB

Indy officials greenlight $240M in tax breaks for southside data center

Sabey Data Centers is expected to begin construction on its $4.3 billion project in 2027.

bit.ly

There will be a full moon yoga party along the downtown canal Sept. 26, 7-10 p.m. Free yoga class at 8:30 p.m., local DJs, glow sticks, food and drinks. Bring your mat and water. Registration required: https://bit.ly/3T97rtd

Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz, will visit Indy Sept. 18-20. They will be bringing 134 works of art by Black artists from their personal collection. It’s one of a few local art galleries you can visit this fall. Check out the list. https://bit.ly/4y9qV0b

10 art exhibits to see in Indianapolis this fall

Beyond the Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz exhibit at Newfields, check out these other very good local shows.

bit.ly

Kids Dance Outreach is building its first permanent home after 14 years. The new center in Mapleton-Fall Creek will have two studios and a 180-seat performance space. Ground breaks spring 2027. Opens fall 2028. KDO serves 2,000+ students a year for free:https://bit.ly/46vfXGa

Beech Grove is proposing a $19.6 million budget for 2027. A 1% raise for city employees is in. Elected officials get nothing. A state property tax cut could reduce city revenue by up to $1.2 million over the next few years. Council votes Oct. 19:https://bit.ly/4rhofLp

Beech Grove officials talk 2027 budget, uncertain financial future

The overall 2027 budget remains largely unchanged from last year.

bit.ly

Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15. Mirror Indy has 24 events across Central Indiana through October, from FIESTA Indianapolis to the Indiana Latino Expo: https://bit.ly/4xZMJLM

24 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Central Indiana

Perreo parties, great food and opportunities to be in community.

bit.ly

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Indiana's general election is Nov. 3. Deadline to register is Oct. 5. Register or check your status at indianavoters.in.gov. https://bit.ly/3UQTyR7

Indy Parks wants $54 million in 2027, up 7% from last year. Money goes toward repairs, staff pay and utilities. The city will study which pools need work this fall. Public comment on the city budget is Oct. 5. Council votes Oct. 19:https://bit.ly/4xwcGBv

How will Indy Parks use nearly $54 million in 2027?

The slight increase to the Indy Parks budget includes more money for facility maintenance and pay adjustments for employees.

bit.ly

Several Indiana colleges are waiving application fees from Sept. 21-25, including IU Indianapolis, Purdue, Butler and Ball State. Five $1,000 scholarships are also available. Deadline is Nov. 24: https://bit.ly/4h4oaWN

Three school board seats are up for election this year in Beech Grove. We sent out surveys to each candidate. See how they responded. https://bit.ly/4dxIEGd

Here’s who’s running for school board in Beech Grove

These three candidates will run unopposed to keep their seats.

bit.ly

Three school board seats are up for election this year in Warren Township. We sent out surveys to each candidate in the running. See how they responded: https://bit.ly/4xSmkzu

Warren Township school board could change after fall election

6 candidates are running for 3 seats in the packed school board race.

bit.ly

There are four school board members in Wayne Township running uncontested to keep their seats. We sent out surveys to each candidate. See how they responded: https://bit.ly/4xkLMMQ

4 familiar faces running for Wayne Township school board

All candidates in the westside district are sitting school board members.

bit.ly