City of Valparaiso State of the City 2023

Valparaiso is a growing community located in the northwest corner of Indiana, the seat of Porter County.

Our award-winning downtown gathering spaces and year-round community events provide a thriving and vibrant place to call home. Central Park Plaza, Porter Health Amphitheater and Urschel Pavilion draw our engaged community downtown for signature events, including music concerts, food tastings, movie nights, a vibrant farmers market, and even ice skating in the winter months.

Valparaiso has been recognized with the Great Public Places award by the American Planning Association's (APA) for its 2.5-acre Central Park Plaza, which transformed an underused parking lot into a vibrant gathering space, creating a destination that draws visitors throughout the region.

For more information about the City of Valparaiso and its services, visit Valpo.us.

Life on the Streets with Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy

Life on the Streets with Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy

Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy takes GreatNews.Life founder Chris Mahlmann on the streets of Valparaiso to show us the latest developments going on in the city. Valparaiso is home to an abundant amount of public events and activities, and these new developments build on the exciting future of the city. Central Park Plaza provides summer activities like the Summer Concert Series and Splash Pad, while the new Linc apartments being added will provide new housing opportunities and spaces for businesses to build and grow. The Grand Gardner hotel is an exciting development that will create a boutique hotel for citizens to stay in and enjoy, while the Journeyman Distillery project will provide another quality venue and space for food and drinks to be enjoyed. Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social and our websites! -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNews.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/NWI.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Valpo.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Portage.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteCounty.Life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnews.life/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatnewslife?lang=en The Life Sites: NWI.Life: https://nwi.life/ Valpo.Life: https://valpo.life/ LaporteCounty.Life: https://laportecounty.life/ Portage.Life: https://portage.life/ GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

City of Valparaiso State of the City 2023

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Frank Dessuit named to Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: January 25, 2023

Frank Dessuit named to Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission Frank Dessuit has been named to the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. “Frank is an active community leader with diverse interests and experience. He will be an excellent addition to the Redevelopment Commission,”...

City of Valparaiso 2023 State of the City Address

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: January 25, 2023

City of Valparaiso 2023 State of the City Address As I look out on this 24th day of January – still the beginning of a new year – I’m reminded of the beginning of my administration. Back in January 2020, we were excited to get out of the gate fast and tackle exciting projects, blissfully...

Valparaiso Police Administration Announcement

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: January 10, 2023

Valparaiso Police Administration Announcement Newly appointed Chief of Police, Andrew McIntyre, was officially sworn-in during last night’s city council meeting. Chief McIntyre is a 13-year veteran of the Valparaiso Police Department, having served as a Patrolman, Sergeant, Detective Sergeant,...

Valparaiso Fire Department Awarded ISO Class 2 Status

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: December 20, 2022

Valparaiso Fire Department Awarded ISO Class 2 Status The Valparaiso Fire Department has maintained its prestigious Class 2 rating by the Insurance Service Office (ISO), one of just 12 fire departments in the entire state to achieve this standard or better, announced Valparaiso Fire Chief Chad Dutz....

By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: December 9, 2022

Creekside Trails provides a slice of nature in the heart of Valpo Valpo Parks’ Creekside Trails have become a favorite for the outdoorsy types in Valparaiso and beyond. The trails feature tracks for mountain biking and hiking throughout most of the year, and Valpo Parks grooms specific trails during the winter...

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Joe Baczynski Named Good Neighbor for Valparaiso

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: November 28, 2022

Joe Baczynski Named Good Neighbor for Valparaiso The City of Valparaiso has named Joe Baczynski as its Good Neighbor recipient for 2022, recognizing his exemplary commitment to the community. “Joe Baczynski gives generously of his time and energy to support veterans, seniors, children and the...

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, November 24 – 27

By: Damon Modglin, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: November 21, 2022

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, November 24 – 27 Between celebrating what to be thankful for and ringing in the coming Christmas season, Northwest Indiana has an activity for anyone and everyone in the Region! Start your Christmas shopping early at local businesses, get to know your community...