Category Archives: Our Communities

United Way Northwest Indiana's Day of Caring is happening Friday, September 18, 2026, as hundreds of neighbors come together to give back across northwest Indiana, and volunteers are encouraged to vis...

In Gary, federal, state and local leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of Gary/Chicago International airport's new 55-acre air cargo campus. The airport says the $24 million investment is desi...

In Valparaiso, the city invites the public to two October tree planting events. The plantings, planned and organized by residents of the Jessee-Pifer and Jefferson Park neighborhoods, are funded throu...

Through grants and contributions from donors for storm recovery, United Way Northwest Indiana says it has established an initial $500,000 in disaster relief funds to support eligible households whose ...

In Gary, U. S. Steel recently announced the return to service of Blast Furnace #14 following a $350 million reline. U.S. Steel says it's the largest blast furnace at Gary Works and in the company's op...

Free Uber ride vouchers will be distributed to Hoosiers affected by recent severe storms and flooding, thanks to a partnership announced Thursday Sept 3, 2026, between Uber, United Way of Central Indi...

Ivy Tech Community College recently announced its annual Chancellors' Scholarship Event, which will take place on September 17, 2026, at Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville. Doors open at 5:30...

The South Shore Line says it will be providing additional service to accommodate passengers attending the AC/DC concert Friday September 4, 2026, at the University of Notre Dame Stadium. Regularly sch...

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), has established a One-Stop-Shop Information Center to help residents and business...

As students return to campus, Governor Mike Braun's statewide tuition freeze is making college more affordable at all 15 of Indiana's public colleges and universities, main and regional campuses. At G...