Indianapolis, IN
Nick Roberts becomes second youngest city-county councilor in Indianapolis history
INDIANAPOLIS— It’s a new year and a new era for the Indianapolis City-County Council. On Monday all 25 members were sworn in, including Nick Roberts who represents District 4.
“My dads a disabled veteran, Purple Heart veteran, my grandparents are all small business owners, veterans themselves. I grew up at a young age being taught and told really giving back to something bigger than yourself,” said Roberts.
Roberts worked hard to get to the seat that he’s in. He’s just 23 years old and is now the second youngest person to serve on the Indianapolis City-County Council.
Roberts says he knocked on 21,000 doors during his campaign.
“I’m really a firm believer that it’s important to meet the people that are on your ballot,” said Roberts.
Roberts says he sees his age as an asset to the council.
“Youth is an important one to have on that, there’s things we look at from a different angle. Being a young person I was more recently in school than a lot of my colleagues, I more recently have had to deal with renting an apartment, I’m not a homeowner so I have different perspective on home ownership and the housing market,” said Roberts.
Roberts represents district 4 which encompasses the Geist and Castleton area. His priorities for his district and the city as a whole includes improving roads and public safety.
According to IMPD homicides have been trending downward since 2021, but Roberts says there’s still work to be done.
“We need to make sure our city is safe and we’re fully funding our law enforcement offices to make sure they’re able to staff at an adequate level,” said Roberts.
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Elizabeth Gabriel, Mirror Indy
(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Love Fest 2026, an initiative happening over four days, will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
The STR8UP Mentoring Foundation, touted as an Indianapolis-based nonprofit to help at-risk urban youths, aims for the event to be a safe and productive start to summer for Indianapolis youth and families.
The kickoff rally will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 4958 Ribble Road. That’s off East 30th Street west of its intersections with Massachusetts Avenue and Emerson Avenue.
A community cleanup day will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at 3036 N. Sherman Drive, just north of East 30th Street.
A basketball tournament and a health and resource fair will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St.
STR8UP programs include educational partnerships that support students from kindergarten through young adulthood, and intramural sports to encourage teamwork and healthy competition.
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