Capital B Gary took home six awards at this year’s Indiana Society of Professional Journalists competition, including three first-place honors for its political and feature reporting during its first full year of operation. The newsroom’s government and politics reporter, Calvin Davis, won first place in two categories: coverage of government or politics, and election and […]
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All About Rayonna Burton-Jernigan, Business and Economic Development Reporter
What I do at Capital B My job falls under the fun umbrella subject of business and economic development, giving me the flexibility to cover a wide range of topics within those areas. From the local economic landscape to the city’s revitalization efforts and a look at the decades of financial hardship that have plagued […]
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All About Calvin Davis, Capital B Gary’s Government and Politics Reporter
What I do at Capital B I cover the multiple entities of Gary’s political and governmental landscape, including the Mayor’s Office, Common Council and numerous decision-making bodies within the city. I also monitor how the city is affected by decisions made at the county and state levels. But above all, I track how all political […]
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Capital B Gary Is Hiring a Business and Economic Development Reporter
Capital B Gary is on the lookout for a Business and Economic Development Reporter to join our talented team. We want a motivated reporter interested in Gary’s economic landscape, someone passionate about exploring the city’s revitalization efforts, business growth, and the repercussions of decades of financial hardship. This beat is not just about covering news; […]
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All About Derreka Rollins, Capital B Gary’s Community Engagement Editor
What I do at Capital B Well, you can expect to see me at any event or meeting within the city, engaging with the people of Gary. Why I came to Capital B To be totally honest, the B stands for Black, right? A newsroom that serves the people, gives Black people a voice, and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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All About Maddy Franklin, Youth and Education Reporter
What I do at Capital B I cover all things related to youth and education for Capital B Gary, ranging from how families are navigating a shifting public school district to how they are carving out spaces to connect with others in the community. Why I came to Capital B I like to brag that […]