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With high temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees predicted Friday and Saturday, with Sunday’s high temperature in the single digits, frostbite and hypothermia can occur during below-zero temperatures and individuals are recommended to limit time outdoors. In addition, Power outages are quite common with these frigid temperatures. Anyone in need of shelter is asked to…
Gary’s Genesis Center to Be Torn Down
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority today accepted a bids from McDonagh Demolition for the demolition of the Genesis Center and parking garage. According to Wikipedia, “The Genesis Convention Center was a multi-purpose arena and convention center in downtown Gary, Indiana, United States which has been closed since 2020. Opened in 1981, it features a 24,472 sq ft arena floor with a 49 ft ceiling…
West Little Calumet River Wetland Restoration Project in Gary, Hammond and Hobart Indiana
The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) was awarded a $794,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to complete this “Community-centered Final Design” phase. This project is being collaboratively facilitated by the Little Calumet River Conservation Collaborative. The West Branch of the Little Calumet River corridor covers…
RDA Awards Community Improvement Grants to Downtown Gary, Beverly Shores, Chesterton, and Lake Station Indiana
The Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority today accepted a $2.87 million bid from McDonagh Demolition for the demolition of multiple structures in the Gary Metro Transit Development District (TDD), including the former Gordon’s Department Store, the Gordon’s Department Store Annex, and the Genesis Center and parking garage. “RDA would like…
NwIndiana July 4th Festivities Announced
Below are the July 4th Celebrations in Northwest Indiana, and we will update this page periodically. 2026 Dates are in blue CEDAR LAKE Summerfest, FIREWORKS ON Thur July 2nd, 2026 AND Fri July 3rd 2026 free admission, ($5 parking fee) town complex, Festival Boat parade (Still trying to find info…
Grand Opening of the Marquette Greenway Trail From Miller Beach to Indiana Dunes
On June 6th, 2026 the official ribbon cutting of the new 2.7 mile section of the Marquette Greenway trail was opened. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to National Park Service Rafi Wilkerson and Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commision Mitch Barloga, and everyone else involved for our magnificent trail. The…
Lake Effekt – A Dynamic 2-Day Street Art And Mural Festival This Weekend!
Lake Effekt is a dynamic, two-day street art and mural festival held in the Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. The event brings together nationally recognized graffiti and mural crews, live music, and the local community to celebrate and expand upon the area’s vibrant public art landscape. The festival is an immersive cultural experience featuring…
Chance to Win 2 Tickets to the Tina Turner’s Music LIVE Concert at Hard Rock Casino
It’s Giveawy Time! It’s Giveaway Time! 2 tickets to the lucky winner to Northwest Indiana Symphony perform Tina Turner’s music live Fri, May 22 at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana —this is one legendary good time you won’t want to miss! Celebrate the music of Tina Turner with an unforgettable…
Gary Indiana’s Native Baby Sister is Turning 60 – Janet Jackson
by Valencia Dantzker aka Mother Diva Tuesday, May 13th, 2026 It is hard to believe this sweet little firecracker adorable baby girl is turning 60. Janet Jackson aka Donk was born in Gary Indiana on May 16, 1966. She was the last and final chapter of Ms. Katherine and Joe’s bundles of joy.…
Gary Common Council Places NIPSCO on Official Notice
The Gary Common Council has taken an important step by passing a resolution placing NIPSCO on official notice over excessive delivery charges, rising utility burdens, and the growing hardship these costs are causing for Gary residents. Families across our city have reported utility bills with delivery fees that are stretching…
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