Gary has narrowly avoided becoming home to a controversial $600 million waste-to-fuel plant, marking a rare environmental victory in a city often burdened by industrial pollution. After a five-year battle, Fulcrum Bioenergy’s proposed facility has been suspended, ending fears that it would further degrade the city’s fragile ecosystem. This victory, led by community activists and […]
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Gary Resident ‘Nana’ Nadine Needs Help Saving Her Home. Here’s How You Can Help.
Nadine Stephens starts her busy day early. At 75, she gets up at 6 every morning to prepare her kitchen, where she cooks pickles, peppers, and other fresh produce to sell at the Miller farmers market every Sunday. Her garden is filled with juicy, chemical-free tomatoes, turnip greens, spices, herbs, squash, cucumbers, and strawberries, all […]
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Got questions about Gary? Ask Capital B.
Capital B’s local newsrooms are built around listening to Black people in the communities we serve and responding with stories, news, and information that they care about. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch Ask Capital B Gary. Ask Capital B Gary is a news and information help powered by Black Gary residents’ curiosity. The idea […]
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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. […]
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Why Black Men’s Health in Gary is a Holistic Issue
To promote education about men’s health issues worldwide, organizations observe Men’s Health Month throughout June. Studies show health disparities in Black men are associated with social and economic factors, like high poverty, low education levels, lack of health insurance, and widespread unemployment. To address this, education, early detection, and increased awareness are strategies that can […]
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Planting Hope: Gary’s Urban Gardens Foster Community and Healing
STANDING OVER AN open acre of lush greenery, Lord Cashus D gestures toward a garden full of fruit trees, flora, and an array of herbal and medicinal plants. “This is a sanctuary of the living,” said the Gary resident, who started the green space six years ago. “That’s why we created this.” Mystical Farms, a […]
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Looking for Summer Camps, Gary Parents? Here’s Where to Start.
Summer is almost here! Schools will be out in a matter of weeks, and it’ll be time to brave the constant heat again. Who’s excited? For kids, those months off provide some much-needed rest from eight-hour days, uniforms, and class changes. But that relief can quickly turn into boredom without something to occupy their time. […]
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Residents Fight Gary Works Air Permit: ‘If the Steel Mill Won’t Quit, They Should Get No Permit’
Across the street from the smoke plumes of Gary Works’ steel mill, community members gathered at 21st Century Charter School to fight for their right to clean air. “Our air quality is a joke,” said Gary resident and gardener Libre Booker, who was moved to tears while speaking. “Our air quality is actually a joke. […]
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Gary Residents Join Forces with City Hall in Cleanup Campaign
LaTanya Rodgers wielded her reaching claw like a sword, using her forearm to shield her face from snapping tree branches. Dressed in camouflage, she battled through the dense brush at Hatcher Park, determined to pick up as much trash as possible. “When people pollute, they’re not just disrespecting Gary, they’re disrespecting God’s country,” Rodgers said. […]
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Solar Eclipse Mesmerizes Gary: ‘Feels Like Watching God Do His Work’
Gary joined millions nationwide in witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, a phenomenon that will not reoccur in the area for decades. The eclipse’s view began in Northwest Indiana at 2:07 CT pm. and was expected to be up to 97% totality in the area, according to meteorologist Zachary Yack with the National Weather service in Chicago. […]