The new year starts with council leadership elections and a wave of board appointments. Here’s why the MDC and BZA matter, who sits on them, and how residents can track vacancies and get involved.

The biggest wins and hard fights of 2025, and what comes next in 2026. Roads, public safety, smart growth, and Washington Square. Major updates ahead. Stay tuned.

This week’s Sunday Post highlights holiday giving with SmartIndy and Firefly, a leadership takeaway from the Economic Club, and a look at the Ransburg YMCA’s impact in the community. I also attended the Raymond Park Science Olympiad where Warren Township hosted schools from four states, a strong reminder that Indy’s next generation of innovators is already here.