Gary’s first female Mayor announced the city’s first ever marathon. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined other city officials, event organizers and sponsors at a press conference to share details about the “Dawn of the Dunes” Marathon at...
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City of Gary Reminds Residents to Take Precautions in Warm Weather
The City of Gary has released its list of cooling centers for residents who may require relief during warm weather –related emergencies. Citizens are encouraged to stay hydrated by consuming increased amounts of water when temperatures reach above...
Gary Mayor Delivers 2013 State of the City Address
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson delivered her second State of the City Address to a capacity crowd at the Genesis Convention Center. Opening with a stanza from the Negro National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Freeman-Wilson went on to list...
City of Gary Has Goal to Return Millions to Gary Residents and Will Host a Job Compliance Forum
The City of Gary is starting 2013 with important and helpful news for its residents. A press conference on Earned Income Tax Credit information is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8th at 10:00a.m. at Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway, and a Job Compliance...
Gary Mayor Greets Carolers at City Hall then Learns of Connecticut School Tragedy
Earlier today, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson welcomed students from the Ambassador Academy of Gary to sing Christmas carols at City Hall. More than 50 youngsters assembled on the center staircase and performed a list of familiar holiday tunes to an...
Olympian Gabrielle Douglas Visits Gary, Indiana
Today, October 15, 2012, is “Gabrielle Douglas Day” in the city of Gary, Ind. as proclaimed by Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. The Olympic gold-winning gymnast was joined by her mother Natalie Hawkins, grandfather Theodore Hawkins and a host of...
September Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup & Urban Waters Awareness Day
On September 15, the City of Gary’s Green Urbanism Department is hosting a beach cleanup and Urban Waters Awareness day from 9:00am-noon. Volunteers are needed at Marquette Park Beach to partake in cleanup efforts to help protect water quality in...
Gary Hosts Annual Clean Water Celebration
June is Indiana Coastal Awareness Month. The month gives Hoosiers the chance to learn more about protecting and preserving our natural resources while celebrating the splendor of Lake Michigan. Each year Gary hosts its Annual Clean Water Celebration...
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson Proclaims April Autism Awareness Month
Flanked by students and parents from the Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, today, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson proclaimed April Autism Awareness Month in Gary, IND. The students are members of the organization Autism Speaks, and they work on volunteer...
Groundbreaking Celebrates Next Phase of Marquette Park Construction
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will join City of Gary officials, representatives from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA), the Lakefront East Advisory Board, and the Marquette Park Project Team to “break ground” in a special...