Darian Benson
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Eastside @mirrorindy•Formerly: @SideEffectsNews @WFYINews @IPBS_News•@IUIJournalismPR•Indy Native•DM tips or [email protected]•Views=mine•she/her
Indianapolis, IN
Joined February 2011
Do you have questions or concerns about how journalists do their jobs? Want to learn the differences between media outlets? The Indianapolis media market has a new Public Editor. https://t.co/DO7w7j3XDZ
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The Poynter Institute has hired journalist Tracey Compton as the first-ever Indianapolis Public Editor.
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You can read the full story here:
indystar.com
Rep. Ed Clere said he won't run for re-election and will campaign for New Albany mayor as an independent.
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Contentious meeting at Frederick Douglass Community Center as residents of Martindale-Brightwood press data center developer Metrobloks on a project proposal near E 25th and Sherman.
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The Indiana House just approved an amendment to HB 1119 that would allow "one pooled media witness, selected by the department from media organizations that primarily cover the statehouse" at state executions.
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If you read one thing today, it should be this story from @Ty_Fenwick. “I do everything right,” mom of 3 Precious Sarver said, “and I end up here.” https://t.co/JVDkb742IX
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‘I never would’ve thought in a million years that I’d be homeless,’ she said.
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New: I spoke with half a dozen students and alumni of Martin University, who expressed shock, frustration and most of all, a deep sadness at the closure. Read more - including about what led to this point - here: https://t.co/RWYcIBWGy9
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The university announced Dec. 9 it would pause operations with no plans to reopen.
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Wow— Martin University will pause operations at the end of the month, citing “financial and student enrollment challenges…” Martin is Indiana’s only predominantly Black college. The president stepped down in November. College is asking for donations to keep operating through
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Imagine living across the street from your neighbor and being in different congressional districts. If the Republicans' proposed map passes, that'll be the case for these eastside neighbors. Read more from @Ty_Fenwick
https://t.co/8ca1TuIwp1
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A proposed congressional map would divide several neighborhoods into multiple districts.
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Over the next 3 years, 125 more Indianapolis families will get $500 a month as part of an eastside basic income program. Learn more here @mirrorindy
https://t.co/AVimiCuzEo
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‘It’s a mental relief,’ a former participant said of the monthly cash.
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GOP redistricting bill limits court action against it in 'highly irregular' move @hayleighcolombo @indystar
https://t.co/mAQY8Yu1O9
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If the legislation is passed, the wording could limit the ability of redistricting opponents to fight against the new map in court and seek judicial relief.
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Shop small this holiday season with @mirrorindy's gift guide. A lot of guides will claim to have something for everyone and this one TRULY does, let me tell ya! https://t.co/czdxxYFN3w
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From trendy and fun to artsy and sentimental, Mirror Indy’s 2025 gift guide is packed with gift ideas from local businesses.
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IU Indy is the unexpected darling for college basketball fans this szn. I decided to learn why!! Big shoutout to @Ty_Fenwick for being an on-call statistician and @brettphelps101 for these absolutely AMAZING photos!! https://t.co/HoJa4E48KG
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New head coach Ben Howlett is leading the team to high scores.
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What is the average rent landlords want for a two-bedroom apartment in Marion County? Test your knowledge here:
mirrorindy.org
We’re known as an affordable city. How far does that go?
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A statewide partnership seeks to address the disparity in youth sports participation where, by age 14, girls are leaving athletics at twice the rate of boys. Read more: https://t.co/XCJ6AjcoyY
#News #Sports #IndyRecorder #Community #Health #Wellness
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Do you want to edit some of the coolest& best reporters around! (no bias here!!) Apply to be @mirrorindy's news editor and work with us to do awesome, community centered journalism :) https://t.co/etALm46K7d
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Indianapolis is full of churches, food banks and community volunteers ready and willing to step in to provide families in need with free turkeys or full meals. Read more: https://t.co/ZYBdS0Ru6Z
#News #ArtsAndCulture #IndyRecorder #OurNewsYourVoice
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In Indianapolis, 100 pregnant women are about to get $20k over the course of three years. They can spend the money on whatever they want. The program will support families living in areas with the most infant deaths. @mirrorindy has info on applying: https://t.co/6hx1wuSBv4
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Monthly stipends will go to families living in areas with the most infant deaths.
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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
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NEW: The fired adviser of Indiana University's student newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, is suing the university, arguing his constitutional rights were violated, as part of a sweeping lawsuit that alleges collusion to stifle the student publication. https://t.co/sdyLlcmV3d
indystar.com
Jim Rodenbush, IU's former director of student media, was fired Oct. 14 amidst growing administrative tension over the publication's content.
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East side Wawa rejected under transit-friendly Indianapolis laws, but fight could continue
indystar.com
Wawa tried to replace an empty parking lot in east Indy with a store and gas station. City staff rejected the plan for being too car-centric.
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