Dr. Tanya Rogers serves as Edgewater Health’s chief integrated healthcare officer and previously spent five years as the director of family and youth at Edgewater in Gary. With over 20 years of experience in social work, Rogers recently hosted a talk on emotional intelligence and seasonal depression as part of the clinic’s “Mind, Body, and […]
Jenae Barnes
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Deadline Nears for Public Comments on Pollution Reduction Plan
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is conducting a survey asking Indiana residents to weigh in on how the state could spend federal grant money intended to improve Indiana’s air quality. Part of that process is soliciting community feedback, particularly from groups that have historically not been part of climate decisions but may have been […]
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Gary Test Drives New Electric Transit Vehicles to Help Reduce Emissions, Costs
On the streets of Gary, the rumble of diesel engines are starting to be replaced with the hum of electric buses in a significant and eco-friendly shift toward sustainable urban transit. Gary Public Transportation Corp. unveiled four new electric buses this fall, not only marking a transition toward reducing the city’s carbon footprint, but also […]
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Gary Adds Fuel to the Fight Against Fulcrum BioEnergy
A determined group of Gary residents are continuing their fight to safeguard the city from more pollution. Gary Advocates for Responsible Development (GARD) asked for adjudication in its legal battle against Fulcrum BioEnergy this week, challenging the air permit for a proposed waste-to-jet-fuel plant in Gary. Advocates like GARD hope to prevent additional industrial pollution […]
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A Q+A with Gary’s Newly Elected Mayor
In a candid and comprehensive conversation, two Capital B Gary’s reporters sat down with the city’s newly elected mayor, state Sen. Eddie Melton. The discussion offered a glimpse into why Melton moved from the statehouse to the mayoral office, his perspective on pressing issues confronting Gary’s Black residents, and some lighthearted matters. The interview spanned […]
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Gary Chooses Melton: Insights from Voters and the Mayor-Elect’s Message to the City
Gary’s Election Day concluded as expected with state Sen. Eddie Melton winning the mayoral race in a landslide, securing a commanding 94% of the votes. Democratic Common Council members Ronnie Brewer, Mark Spencer, and Darren Washington also triumphed in securing the three at-large council seats, outpacing Republican candidate Ivan Ursery II. Capital B Gary’s reporters […]
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Your Water Rates Could Surge 31%. Here’s What You Should Know.
Hru Khuenaten, a longtime Gary resident, is worried about his upcoming water bill. He’s far from alone. Indiana American Water Co. has proposed a 31% increase in monthly water rates, a move that would raise average monthly bills by $14. This proposed hike has provoked a wave of opposition from Gary residents, many of whom […]
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All about Jenae Barnes, Health and Environment Reporter
What I do at Capital B I cover all things to do with health, environment, and everything in between! It’s a broad spectrum of topics, but that just means I get to engage with community members on a wide range of issues that can impact their everyday needs and overall quality of life. That can […]