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Mayor Deb Whitfield announces campaign for re-election

SPECIAL TO THE RECORDER - July 14, 2026

Still Time. Still Delivering. Standing on a record of measurable accomplishments and a vision for Lawrence's future, Mayor Deb Whitfield today announced her campaign for...

Mayor Whitfield names Housing Ready Task Force

HANNA RAUWORTH - May 15, 2025

Mayor Deb Whitfield has announced the creation of the Housing Ready Task Force, a group designed to address the city's housing challenges and create...

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Mayor Whitfield discusses health initiative at 2025 State of the City

NORAL PARHAM - April 23, 2025

Mayor of Lawrence Deb Whitfield unveils a sweeping health initiative to close life expectancy gaps across neighborhoods during her 2025 State of the City...

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Lawrence launches Neighborhood Hub to empower local communities

SPECIAL TO THE RECORDER - March 3, 2025

LAWRENCE, IN – The City of Lawrence is launching the Lawrence Neighborhood Hub, a new initiative designed to strengthen community engagement, support neighborhood associations and provide...

Frontpage Headline

Newly elected Black mayors talk policy at IBE summit

CHLOE McGOWAN - July 15, 2024

Mayor Ronald Morrell Jr., Mayor Deb Whitfield and Mayor Rod Roberson took the stage June 28 during the 2024 Indiana Black Expo Policy Summit...

Remembering the advocacy, legacy of Senator Jean Breaux

STAFF - March 23, 2024

On Wednesday, March 20 the Indiana Democratic Party (IDP) announced the passing of Senator Jean Breaux who represented District 34 for almost 20 years....

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Deb Whitfield becomes Marion County’s first Black mayor

STAFF - November 13, 2023

Deb Whitfield (D) has made history as the first Black mayor elected in Marion County, becoming the next mayor of Lawrence. Whitfield earned 52.63%...

Politics

Pulling up a chair with Deb Whitfield

KARA KAVENSKY - November 2, 2023

Deb Whitfield, Lawrence Common Council Member At-Large, is running for Mayor of Lawrence. If elected, Whitfield will become the second Black female Mayor in...

2026 Indiana State Fair debuts new attractions, Indianapolis Indians partnership

The decades-long friendship behind Market Square Popcorn’s national success

Harrison Center’s 5th annual Pre-Enact to highlight community connection

Indy Jazz Fest returns with a star-studded line-up of local and national talent

Q&A: Monique Crain Spells connects spirit to ancestry in new book

2026 Indiana State Fair debuts new attractions, Indianapolis Indians partnership

Indiana families dropped from SNAP as state and federal changes collide

Haitians who made Indiana home prepare for end of legal protections for thousands

Don’t forget to breathe

Beyond the frame: Reflections from the Indiana Black Expo Black Film Festival

Cruelty is the point: Haiti, TPS and the politics of punishment

Put God first

Indiana: Stop playing politics with kids’ food.

Recorder Rewind: 2026 The City League season midway mark (photos)

Recorder Rewind: Back To The Avenue Picnic (Photos)

Recorder Rewind: Westfield wins golf title (photos)

Recorder Rewind: Indiana Fever defeats Phoenix Mercury (Photos)

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2026 Indiana State Fair debuts new attractions, Indianapolis Indians partnership

Indiana families dropped from SNAP as state and federal changes collide

Beyond the frame: Reflections from the Indiana Black Expo Black Film Festival

Haitians who made Indiana home prepare for end of legal protections for thousands

Don’t forget to breathe

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