Brittany Mikolajczyk

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

Indiana University Northwest honored two very special philanthropic supporters, Terry and Karen McMahon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 with a ribbon cutting of the newly improved and updated athletic facilities made possible by their generosity. “Much of...

Many people find themselves decluttering this time of year. It’s somewhat of a ritual: boxing up the holiday decor and making homes clean and shiny for a fresh start to the year ahead. Bags and boxes are filled to the brim with clothes we no longer...

Dr. Dionne Jones-Malone, Calumet College of St. Joseph’s (CCSJ) vice president of student engagement and retention, got her undergrad education in psychology. “I was always ‘the go-to’ when my friends had problems, and then after jumping into...

As news broke of the philanthropic donations made by MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, local Goodwill Industries of Michiana went on a “Listening Tour '' to hear how best to use its generous 10-million-dollar gift...

What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

Teachers, neighbors, coworkers, family members, mentors, friends, coaches. Whoever the people in your life may be, they can always use a bit of encouragement and recognition for the difference they are making in others and in their community. We were...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana put on their fourth-annual “Christmas to Remember” event on December 9 at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. All ten Boys & Girls Clubs from the area came out for a...