Ryan Martin
@byryanmartin.bsky.social
Investigative journalist in Indianapolis. Executive editor at IndyStar. Enjoying nature, kindness and a good book.
ryan.martin@mirrorindy.org
Tips, Signal: 317-500-4897
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ryan.martin@mirrorindy.org
Tips, Signal: 317-500-4897
https://ryanmartin.start.page/
https://byryanmartin.substack.com/
My neighborhood does Halloween right. Check out these photos from IndyStar photojournalist Grace Smith: www.indystar.com/picture-gall...
October 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My neighborhood does Halloween right. Check out these photos from IndyStar photojournalist Grace Smith: www.indystar.com/picture-gall...
The Fourth Estate. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
October 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Fourth Estate. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
Southsiders prevail in fight against Google data center: mirrorindy.org/google-withd...
🖊️ Elizabeth Gabriel
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
🖊️ Elizabeth Gabriel
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
September 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Southsiders prevail in fight against Google data center: mirrorindy.org/google-withd...
🖊️ Elizabeth Gabriel
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
🖊️ Elizabeth Gabriel
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
A push to preserve an Indianapolis neighborhood built by Black WWII veterans: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
📷 Flanner House, Indiana Historical Society
📷 Flanner House, Indiana Historical Society
September 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A push to preserve an Indianapolis neighborhood built by Black WWII veterans: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
📷 Flanner House, Indiana Historical Society
📷 Flanner House, Indiana Historical Society
Indy residents crowded the City-County Council chambers last night to voice their opposition a Google data center on the south side.
See the scenes and catch up on the news on @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
See the scenes and catch up on the news on @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Indy residents crowded the City-County Council chambers last night to voice their opposition a Google data center on the south side.
See the scenes and catch up on the news on @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
See the scenes and catch up on the news on @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
Scenes from the Students Demand Action walkout in Indianapolis on Friday: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
September 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Scenes from the Students Demand Action walkout in Indianapolis on Friday: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
Several Indianapolis councilors have voiced opposition to the southside Google data center.
Now, the fate of the project is in the hands of Indy Democrats: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
Now, the fate of the project is in the hands of Indy Democrats: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
September 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Several Indianapolis councilors have voiced opposition to the southside Google data center.
Now, the fate of the project is in the hands of Indy Democrats: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
Now, the fate of the project is in the hands of Indy Democrats: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
Indy, who’s coming out to Feast of Lanterns? Come say hi to the Mirror Indy crew! We’ve got airbrush tattoos and free community news
August 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Indy, who’s coming out to Feast of Lanterns? Come say hi to the Mirror Indy crew! We’ve got airbrush tattoos and free community news
New story on Mirror Indy from @peterblanchard.bsky.social: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
July 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
New story on Mirror Indy from @peterblanchard.bsky.social: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Jaime Pasillas was brought to the U.S. as a child. Now, after shoplifting at Walmart, the teenager could be deported to a country he's never known.
But many in Indianapolis are scrambling to save him: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social
But many in Indianapolis are scrambling to save him: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Jaime Pasillas was brought to the U.S. as a child. Now, after shoplifting at Walmart, the teenager could be deported to a country he's never known.
But many in Indianapolis are scrambling to save him: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social
But many in Indianapolis are scrambling to save him: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social
New on Mirror Indy: Mayor Joe Hogsett answers a few questions on the late-night texts, Lauren Roberts' removal from the council meeting and calls for his resignation: mirrorindy.org/joe-hogsett-...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Rylan Capper for Mirror Indy
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Rylan Capper for Mirror Indy
June 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
New on Mirror Indy: Mayor Joe Hogsett answers a few questions on the late-night texts, Lauren Roberts' removal from the council meeting and calls for his resignation: mirrorindy.org/joe-hogsett-...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Rylan Capper for Mirror Indy
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Rylan Capper for Mirror Indy
Lauren Roberts tried to share a statement to the City-County Council last night, but President Vop Osili ordered her removal for not adhering to a two-minute limit. Much to unpack here: mirrorindy.org/vop-osili-la...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social + Claire Nguyen
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social + Claire Nguyen
June 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Lauren Roberts tried to share a statement to the City-County Council last night, but President Vop Osili ordered her removal for not adhering to a two-minute limit. Much to unpack here: mirrorindy.org/vop-osili-la...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social + Claire Nguyen
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 @jennarwatson.bsky.social + Claire Nguyen
I'm not ready for my vacation to be over, so here's a picture of a big lake from my trip to Ireland.
Anyway, back to the keyboard I go!
Anyway, back to the keyboard I go!
June 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I'm not ready for my vacation to be over, so here's a picture of a big lake from my trip to Ireland.
Anyway, back to the keyboard I go!
Anyway, back to the keyboard I go!
It’s almost like @indylibrary.bsky.social knew my flight to Ireland is today.
May 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It’s almost like @indylibrary.bsky.social knew my flight to Ireland is today.
New on Mirror Indy: How the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis became a "pit stop" for more than 400 ICE detainees: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
May 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
New on Mirror Indy: How the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis became a "pit stop" for more than 400 ICE detainees: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Two Indy neighborhoods, two city projects to add bike lanes, but only one moving forward.
“We don’t have as many connections. The median income and house price is lower, and our voices aren’t as strong.” mirrorindy.org/washington-b...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
“We don’t have as many connections. The median income and house price is lower, and our voices aren’t as strong.” mirrorindy.org/washington-b...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
May 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Two Indy neighborhoods, two city projects to add bike lanes, but only one moving forward.
“We don’t have as many connections. The median income and house price is lower, and our voices aren’t as strong.” mirrorindy.org/washington-b...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
“We don’t have as many connections. The median income and house price is lower, and our voices aren’t as strong.” mirrorindy.org/washington-b...
🖋️ @peterblanchard.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
I'm here to report back that @paulite.bsky.social was 100% right — this trail was beautiful.
I had no idea this trail even existed! Posted a few photos over on Insta if anyone wants to check them out before exploring for yourself www.instagram.com/by_ryanmartin/
I had no idea this trail even existed! Posted a few photos over on Insta if anyone wants to check them out before exploring for yourself www.instagram.com/by_ryanmartin/
April 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I'm here to report back that @paulite.bsky.social was 100% right — this trail was beautiful.
I had no idea this trail even existed! Posted a few photos over on Insta if anyone wants to check them out before exploring for yourself www.instagram.com/by_ryanmartin/
I had no idea this trail even existed! Posted a few photos over on Insta if anyone wants to check them out before exploring for yourself www.instagram.com/by_ryanmartin/
Indianapolis southsiders are pushing back against a proposed housing development that would wipe out parts of an urban forest: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
April 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Indianapolis southsiders are pushing back against a proposed housing development that would wipe out parts of an urban forest: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
"A movement heralded by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz finds an ally in Indiana." mirrorindy.org/indiana-gove...
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 Richard Sitler
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 Richard Sitler
April 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"A movement heralded by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz finds an ally in Indiana." mirrorindy.org/indiana-gove...
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 Richard Sitler
🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social
📷 Richard Sitler
Indiana Gov. Braun's recent flurry of executive orders included one that's halted trans Hoosiers' ability to update their records. Some Indy residents are scared, and some are choosing to stay joyful: “I am going to make it my mission to live authentically and visibly” mirrorindy.org/indiana-tran...
April 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Indiana Gov. Braun's recent flurry of executive orders included one that's halted trans Hoosiers' ability to update their records. Some Indy residents are scared, and some are choosing to stay joyful: “I am going to make it my mission to live authentically and visibly” mirrorindy.org/indiana-tran...
It's been 50 years since a prominent Black doctor and his wife were killed under mysterious circumstances in an Indianapolis high-rise.
It also became a family mystery — one that their grandchildren are still working through. Read more on Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
It also became a family mystery — one that their grandchildren are still working through. Read more on Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
April 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's been 50 years since a prominent Black doctor and his wife were killed under mysterious circumstances in an Indianapolis high-rise.
It also became a family mystery — one that their grandchildren are still working through. Read more on Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
It also became a family mystery — one that their grandchildren are still working through. Read more on Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
An Indianapolis man decided to do something about reports of youth violence.
Now schools have Reset rooms: “I would like to volunteer and just be in a space where I could help kids process what they’re going through.” mirrorindy.org/shepherd-com...
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
Now schools have Reset rooms: “I would like to volunteer and just be in a space where I could help kids process what they’re going through.” mirrorindy.org/shepherd-com...
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
April 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
An Indianapolis man decided to do something about reports of youth violence.
Now schools have Reset rooms: “I would like to volunteer and just be in a space where I could help kids process what they’re going through.” mirrorindy.org/shepherd-com...
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
Now schools have Reset rooms: “I would like to volunteer and just be in a space where I could help kids process what they’re going through.” mirrorindy.org/shepherd-com...
🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social
📷 Doug McSchooler
Me: I wish there was a way to salvage all of the online journalism that’s been deleted over the last decade.
The universe:
The universe:
April 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Me: I wish there was a way to salvage all of the online journalism that’s been deleted over the last decade.
The universe:
The universe:
The councilors sent a letter to Health and Hospital Corporation CEO Paul Babcock. Here's a copy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
April 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The councilors sent a letter to Health and Hospital Corporation CEO Paul Babcock. Here's a copy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
The practice by Health and Hospital Corporation has come under fire in recent weeks.
Several City-County Councilors have been calling on the agency to change its ways: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Several City-County Councilors have been calling on the agency to change its ways: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
April 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The practice by Health and Hospital Corporation has come under fire in recent weeks.
Several City-County Councilors have been calling on the agency to change its ways: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Several City-County Councilors have been calling on the agency to change its ways: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...