With the new year upon us, and 2017 having finally left us, we look back at the hundreds of articles we published about Portage. With such an incredible year behind us, let’s look through all of the stories that captivated us. Entertainment,...
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New Year’s Eve Event’s around the Region
The end of 2017 is upon us, and that means celebration with family and friends as we watch the last seconds of the year tick away, and the ball drops to end the year. But where to go? Fret not, for there are plenty of parties, celebrations, and...
10 Fun Things to Do in NWI for December 29th – 31st, 2017
We hope everyone had a great Christmas with your family and friends. And right on the heels of Christmas comes New Year's Eve. So get your party hats on, and check out all the fun events happening in Northwest Indiana this weekend! As always, if you...
Plenty of Fun This January along the South Shore Line
Now that the holidays are behind us, and a new year is upon us, there is still a lot going on in the Region. Don’t let the cold dissuade you from venturing out along the South Shore Line in search of fun things to do. Whether you walk from the...
10 Fun Things to Do in NWI for December 22nd – 24th, 2017
It's Christmas weekend and St. Nick is almost here. Better get your last minute shopping in, but make sure you sneak in some time for these great events coming up in the Region this weekend! As always, if you have an event going on, let us know with...
10 Fun Things to do in NWI on December 15th – 17th, 2017
Baby, it's cold outside. But that doesn't mean that there isn't plenty to do this weekend. As we inch ever closer to Christmas and the visitation of a certain plump elf and his reindeer, there are so many things to do across the Region in between...
METRO Recycling’s Olivia Sanders Brings Her Creativity, Inspires Others to Recycle
For most of us, recycling is only a brief thought as we throw items away throughout the day. Some keep a recycling bin for papers and cans, but most of us, even if we do try to recycle, don’t know the specifics of what can or can’t be recycled....
10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana for December 8-10
The holidays are in full swing here in the Region. It’s time for Christmas parades, holiday parties, cookie exchanges and office parties. There’s lots to do this weekend, no matter what part of Northwest Indiana you happen to be in! As always, if...
Hammond Holiday Parade Kicks Off the Holiday Season for the Community
Christmas parade season is in full force this weekend, and Hammond is starting off December with a bang. With almost 100 floats in the parade, this was not one to be missed by the community and they were out in force on what was a very sunny and warm...
Seniors’ Letters to Mayor Highlight Appreciation for Hammond Property Tax Incentive
Property tax is something every home owner and business owner must face each year. However, in 2005, Indiana recalculated the way property tax was assessed and this resulted in a 250% increase on some long-time home owner’s tax. Many of which, were...