Capital B’s local newsrooms are built around listening to Black people in the communities we serve and responding with stories, news, and information that they care about. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch Ask Capital B Gary. Ask Capital B Gary is a news and information help powered by Black Gary residents’ curiosity. The idea […]
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Capital B Gary’s Community Survey Highlights Residents’ Hopes and Concerns
Over the summer, Capital B surveyed more than 100 current and former Gary residents. We asked you to tell us your biggest questions and concerns about life in the city, and what you love most about the place you call home. Now we’re sharing back what you told us, just like we promised. Why? Because […]
Posted inEducation
Was It Worth It? Evaluating the Impact of Indiana’s Takeover of Gary Schools.
The atmosphere inside the Gary Area Career Center was thick with anticipation that evening. Nearly 100 residents, parents, and educators filled the room on Oct. 24, eyes fixed on Emergency Manager Mike Raisor of MGT Consulting, the contractor Indiana chose to run Gary’s public school system when the state took it over in 2017. The […]
Posted inLocal Government
Earn $20 an Hour with Capital B Gary’s New Gary Documenters Program
Capital B Gary launched one month ago, and we’ve already reported on the local election, the Gary Community School Corporation, and environmental challenges. We’re preparing to launch Gary Documenters, a program that will pay residents $20 an hour to take notes at public meetings. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote community […]