Inside the corner of the community room of the Gary Public Library, dozens of Gary and Northwest Indiana residents gathered with state officials to discuss how to spend millions of dollars to tackle the region’s air pollution. “You’re a partner, and we’ve got to get this money,” said Bruce Curry, a Gary resident, who received […]
Javonte Anderson
Javonte Anderson is the editor of Capital B Gary. You can reach Javonte at javonte.anderson@capitalbnews.org.
Posted inInside Capital B Gary
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 inCommunity Spotlight, Culture
From Coroner’s Office to Flower Shop: Jonathan Portis’ Journey in Gary
This is the first story in Capital B Gary’s Community Spotlight series. We’re shining a light on the people, places, and businesses working to bring joy to and uplift Gary. To nominate a deserving spotlight, reach out to Gary Editor Javonte Anderson at javonte.anderson@capitalbnews.org. Rhythmic tunes flow through his AirPods — Ella Fitzgerald scatting broken […]
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A Native Son on the Journey From Gary’s Classroom to the Editor’s Desk
I eased my vehicle into a Gary parking lot fighting off wilderness, where the trees were resilient enough to emerge through concrete. This sequence of weeds and small trees suffocated the weathered façade of a vacant school building. Then, as if nature conspired with chance, I spotted an opening in the brush — a shattered […]
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All About Javonte Anderson, Editor
What I do at Capital B I’m the editor at Capital B Gary. I help shape our newsroom vision and ensure our news coverage aligns with Capital B’s mission, all while serving and representing the people of Gary. Why I came to Capital B Gary No matter where my journalism career took me or which […]
