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 […]
Calvin Davis
Calvin Davis is Capital B Gary's government and politics reporter. You can reach Calvin at calvin.davis@capitalbnews.org.
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, History
Gary Residents Celebrate Juneteenth and Black Freedom
On a sunny Saturday morning just days before Juneteenth, Gary’s Midtown neighborhood came alive with excitement. Juneteenth flags fluttered in the breeze, symbolizing a celebration of freedom and unity. A procession led by dancers, slingshot sports vehicles, and emergency vehicles wound its way from the intersection of 25th Avenue and Broadway to Roosevelt High School. […]
Posted inEducation
Hatcher Defends Gary’s Immigration Policy After Attorney General’s Legal Threats
State Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, has condemned Attorney General Todd Rokita’s recent threat to sue Gary and three other Indiana cities if they do not repeal their “sanctuary city” ordinances by July 1. In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Hatcher challenged not only the legal basis of the attorney general’s threats but his political intentions as […]
Posted inLocal Government, Money, Public Safety, Public Services
Gary Residents Look Forward to Brighter Streets After City’s $3.4 Million Streetlight Investment
Darkened streets in Gary will soon shine brighter in areas that have gone without adequate street lighting for nearly a decade. The Gary Common Council passed an ordinance this week supporting a proposed $3.4 million project to address the longstanding issue of inactive streetlights throughout the city. The addition of streetlights was welcoming news to […]
Posted inPublic Safety
South Shore Collides With Dump Truck in Gary; Three People Taken to Hospital
The South Shore Line train collided with a dump truck early Monday morning in Gary, sending two passengers and a train employee to the hospital. According to Mike Noland, president of South Shore Line, the truck driver reported that his vehicle stalled on the train tracks and that he exited the truck before the collision […]
Posted inPublic Services
Gary Taps Law Enforcement, County Resources to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
A man driving a dump truck pulled into a hidden spot near Tolleston Park, attempting to unload large trees and debris in a city he didn’t live in. This time, a vigilant resident’s call brought officers to the scene. They caught the suspect from Hebron, Indiana, in the act, ordered him to reload all the […]
Posted inLocal Government, Public Meetings
Gary June Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in June 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council The Common Council will be considering several major ordinances in June, including a $3.4 million spending plan for a citywide traffic light project and funding for small businesses. Date: Tuesday, June 4 and 18 Location: City Hall, […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Gary’s Voter Turnout Continues to Decline: Residents Explain Their Absence at the Polls
As DeMondre Velez surveyed the County Market parking lot from his security post, the 24-year-old candidly shared why he skipped the polls in the most recent election. “I didn’t know what was going on for real,” he admitted. Velez represents a growing trend among local Gary residents: a disconnection from the political process. Voter turnout […]
