Most teenagers ask for gifts on their birthday. Mariah Smith is giving one instead. For her 15th birthday, the Gary teen is hosting a carnival and movie night for local youth in hopes of creating something she says many teens in the city are missing: a place to gather, have fun, and build community. “I […]
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Gary Youth Center Struggles to Stay Open After State and Federal Cuts
City Life Center of Northwest Indiana’s hallways are usually filled with children waiting for tutoring sessions, basketball games, hot meals, and rides home after school. But in recent months, leaders at the Gary nonprofit have been grappling with shrinking state and federal funding and the growing financial pressures that come with it. Earlier this month, […]
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Free and Low-Cost Summer Camps in Gary for 2025
Capital B Gary has compiled a list of camps happening across the city and nearby communities, offering programming in academics, arts, sports, and outdoor fun. We will update this list throughout the summer. As the 2024–25 school year comes to a close, parents across Gary are looking for ways to keep their children active and […]
