As temperatures rise in Gary, so too is residents’ desire to push the city in a brighter direction. To that end, one avenue for change is being honed in our youngest citizens: through art. World-renowned artist PeQue, a Gary native whose murals have honored figures like Kobe Bryant and Kamala Harris, returned home — not […]
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Love Your Block Grant Empowers Gary to Reimagine Its Future
Daryl Cook and his family have been ingrained in Gary for over 50 years. His memories of a cleaner, more pristine city brought him to a round table on a Thursday night in Indiana University Northwest’s library. “My grandfather used to have a Cadillac. His brothers had Cadillacs. They lined them up on the street. […]
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Gary Students Learn From Harlem’s Finest at Dance Workshop
“And five, six, seven, eight!” Warming up to the tunes of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” and James Brown’s “Super Bad” with stretches and steps, a room full of Gary students gathered in the student of Indiana University Northwest to boogie down with a few of Harlem’s best dancers. The Dance Theatre of Harlem, a […]
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This Thanksgiving, Gary’s Urban Gardens are Giving Back With Fresh Food
Photographs by Javonte Anderson/Capital B Across Gary, urban gardens have transformed vacant lots and neglected parks into vibrant spaces for growing fresh, healthy food. This holiday season, these community-driven efforts took on a new significance, as the gardens provided food to residents in need, turning once-forgotten land into a source of nourishment and holiday generosity. […]
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Where to Find Free Meals and Turkeys in Gary for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, several organizations in Gary and the surrounding areas are stepping up to ensure no one goes without a meal. Looking for a savory Thanksgiving meal or a turkey to cook for the holiday? Capital B Gary has you covered. Here’s a list of locations in Gary and nearby areas offering free meals […]
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Gary ‘Canoemobile’ makes a splash at Marquette Park
Alongside a stunning sunset overlooking the water of Marquette Park, Gary residents ranging from 7 to 74 years old gathered on the trail behind Marquette Pavilion. Amid tea, snacks, and shimmering waters, curiosity and excitement surrounded the two light blue canoes tucked atop the Marquette lagoon. But these are no ordinary vessels: they’re 24-foot “Canoemobiles.” […]
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Indy’s Lost Black Neighborhood: How IUPUI Displaced Thousands
This article was originally published by Mirror Indy and Open Campus, and is republished through our partnership with Free Press Indiana. Decades ago, Indiana Avenue was the center of Black cultural and economic life in the city. Known as Indianapolis’ Black Wall Street, the bustling corridor was surrounded by a predominantly Black neighborhood and bolstered by […]
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Gary Celebrates the End of Waste-to-Energy Company Fulcrum BioEnergy
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 […]
