For James Hendricks, owner of Koney King and Cut Time Barbershop, two businesses in the Midtown area of Gary, Aug. 11 began like a typical business day. He opened both businesses and welcomed clients and customers. But within hours, the weather would take a turn and bring one of the worst days that Gary has […]
Rayonna Burton-Jernigan
Rayonna Burton-Jernigan is the Business and Economic Development reporter for Capital B Gary.
Posted inEconomic Development, Politics & Policy, Transportation
Gary’s Airport Is Making a $24 Million Bet on Air Cargo Growth
As a plane flies out of Gary/Chicago Airport, a UPS 767 freighter sits on the tarmac as a beacon of hope. State and local leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the kickoff of a 55-acre air cargo campus at the city’s airport. The $24 million investment is expected to expand air cargo operations in Gary and […]
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Where to Find Free Food in Northwest Indiana This September
Following the Aug. 11 storm that caused widespread damage across Northwest Indiana, including Gary, local organizations and nonprofits are hosting dozens of free food distributions and relief events throughout September. Below is a list of food distributions, disaster relief, and hot meals scheduled throughout September: Thursday, Sept. 10 Calumet Township Multi-Purpose Center1900 W. 41st Ave., […]
Posted inCommunity, Politics & Policy, Youth
Gary’s $50 Million YMCA Project Brings Long-Awaited Investment to the West Side
One of Gary’s most anticipated developments is weeks away from opening its doors. City and regional leaders gathered Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the new 91,000-square-foot YMCA on the city’s west side. The $50 million investment will bring fitness, child care, and youth programs to the Tolleston neighborhood. Located at 1771 Taney Place, on […]
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Need Help After the Storm? Resources Are Available for Northwest Indiana Residents.
Northwest Indiana residents still recovering from last week’s storm and widespread power outage can get free food, oxygen refills, cleanup assistance, and other support at locations across the region. As power restoration and cleanup efforts continue, city officials, churches, nonprofits, and businesses have mobilized to provide essential services. Free Hot Meals Tuesday, Aug. 18 Dean […]
Posted inPublic Safety, Utilities
Gary Residents Turn to Each Other as Storm Recovery Stretches Into a Second Week
The trees lining West Seventh Avenue in front of the former Brunswick Elementary School had weathered decades of storms, their thick trunks and sprawling roots becoming fixtures of the neighborhood. Within minutes, those roots were lifted up by a force of wind stronger than the area had seen before. “Those trees have been there longer […]
Posted inCommunity, Education
Where Northwest Indiana Residents Can Find Free Food in August
As schools reopen and many families continue to navigate rising food costs, churches, schools and nonprofit organizations across Northwest Indiana will host dozens of free food distributions throughout August. The distributions come as changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, continue to affect households across Indiana. State and federal eligibility requirements have tightened […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy, Redevelopment
Brothers’ Keeper Breaks Ground on New Gary Homeless Shelter
The sound of hammers and conversation filled the corner of Washington Street and 22nd Avenue on Friday as dozens of Gary residents gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Brothers’ Keeper’s new homeless shelter. Isaac Mootye, Brothers’ Keeper executive director, greeted guests and officials with a smile on his face. Ahead stood the new construction site […]
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Gary’s Pop-Up Roller Rink Revives a Black Tradition of Community Gathering
If you’ve driven down Broadway over the past few weeks, then you may have seen dozens gathered under the Jackson 5 mural overlooking Fifth Avenue. For several weeks this summer, the Gary Arts Council transformed the space beneath the mural into a community gathering place for an often-forgotten activity: roller skating. “Skating is something that […]
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Where to Find Free Food Across Northwest Indiana This July
July welcomes new changes and food insecurity problems, as benefits for those receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changed this month. Starting July 1, Indiana will tighten SNAP eligibility through new verification requirements, including limiting how much money and assets a family can have to qualify for the program. In addition, the state is ending […]
