Gary officials, including Mayor Eddie Melton, announced a partnership with the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture to develop a transformative master plan for revitalizing downtown Gary. Speaking at an empty lot near the Genesis Towers, Melton outlined his vision for downtown, featuring a new train station to replace the Adam Benjamin Metro Center […]
Calvin Davis
Calvin Davis is Capital B Gary's government and politics reporter. You can reach Calvin at calvin.davis@capitalbnews.org.
Posted inPolitics & Policy, State Government
President Biden Ends Reelection Bid; Indiana Democratic Chair Urges Support for Harris
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic Party scrambling for a new nominee just months before the election. Shortly after announcing his withdrawal, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate to run against Trump in November. “Today, I want to offer […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Gary Police Deploy $264K for High-Tech License Plate Readers to Improve Safety
The Gary Police Department announced on Monday a $264,000 federal investment in advanced license plate reading systems to enhance its crime-fighting technology. Funded through the Community Project Funding grant program and secured by U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-1st, Gary’s representative in the U.S. House, the investment will equip Gary’s police force with both stationary […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Gary and Lake County Politicians Urge Peace After Trump Assassination Attempt
Lake County and Gary political leaders and candidates from both major political parties are reacting with calls for unity in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Still reeling from the shocking event, which took place during Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, politicians are addressing the intense political climate as each […]
Posted inHousing
Indiana Housing Crisis Hits Gary: Advocates Urge Governor to Form Commission
Clarice Henderson couldn’t shake the feeling that her home was falling apart. “The floors were dead; you would walk into a dip in the floor everywhere, even the bathroom. Every time we sat on the toilet, I thought we would fall through,” the Gary resident recalled, describing the difficulties of being a tenant with an […]
Posted inEducation, State Government
New Laws Went Into Effect This Week; Here’s What Gary Residents Should Know
Indiana’s fiscal year began on July 1, and with it a slew of bills signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb after months of legislative crafting and debate by state lawmakers. These new laws, ranging from education reform and public safety to immigration, are now in effect. Here are some laws that could significantly impact […]
Posted inLocal Government
Gary July Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in July 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council Date: Tuesday, July 2 and 16 Location: City Hall, 401 Broadway Time: 6 p.m. CSTContact: (219) 881-1315 * Biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month * Broadcast on Facebook Live Parks and Recreation Date: […]
Posted inEconomic Development
Gary Unveils $85 Million Redevelopment Plan for Historic Palace Theater
Concerned residents crowded into the Centier Bank building to hear firsthand the redevelopment plans for the historic but dilapidated Palace Theater, once a massively popular cornerstone of Gary’s downtown corridor. The project promises to rejuvenate the property situated on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Broadway with an $85 million investment. News of the Palace […]
Posted inCulture, Tourism
Michael Jackson’s Gary Home a Place of Remembrance on Anniversary of His Death
On a recent Saturday morning, a quiet block in Gary stirred to life. Cars rolled up to a modest house on the corner of 2300 Jackson Street. One by one, people turned down the one-way street, parked, and stepped out to capture the moment with photos and videos. License plates told a story of their […]
Posted inLocal Government, Public Meetings, Public Services
Packed Forum Teaches Gary Residents How to Report Issues to City Departments
Sandra Starling sat patiently with her hand raised, hoping to question Mayor Eddie Melton directly about issues in her neighborhood. Although she wasn’t called, she accomplished part of her mission simply by attending. “Belief in Gary brought me out tonight,” Starling said. Starling, a retired 30-year veteran of the Gary Community School Corporation, has continued […]