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Urban League of Northwest Indiana Makes its Intentions Clear to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Urban League of Northwest Indiana Makes its Intentions Clear to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives The Real Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Action Luncheon Set for November 18, 2025 With so many companies and organizations rolling back Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts at the suggestion of the current administration, the Urban...

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Gary Community School Corporation to Host Annual Kindergarten Round-Up May 14

Gary Community School Corporation to Host Annual Kindergarten Round-Up May 14 Grab your hats, and round up the youngsters because the Gary Community School Corporation is hosting its Annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, May 14th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Bethune Early Childhood Development Center, 2367 E...

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City of Whiting and Pink Ribbon Society Paint the Town Pink through fun fundraising this May

City of Whiting and Pink Ribbon Society Paint the Town Pink through fun fundraising this May The City of Whiting’s annual Paint the Town Pink campaign is back and bigger than ever this May! The annual cancer awareness campaign supporting the Pink Ribbon Society gives everyone an opportunity to get together for a variety of fun gatherings...

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Robotics in the Region empower minds, brighten futures for students

Robotics in the Region empower minds, brighten futures for students Northern Indiana has long been known for its industrial strength, but a new wave of innovation has been sweeping across the area in recent years: robotics. From classrooms to manufacturing floors, robotics is reshaping the landscape offering new...

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Inside the Porter County Government Clerk’s Office with Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti

Inside the Porter County Government Clerk’s Office with Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti The Porter County Clerk's Office is more than just a place to file paperwork - it's a hub of history, organization, and public service. The Clerk's Office is made up of many different sections that all work together to make it run efficiently and...

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Community Change Center’s food truck delivers jobs and support for those reentering society

Community Change Center’s food truck delivers jobs and support for those reentering society There's heart behind the wheel of Northwest Indiana's newest food truck.  Fresh Start Enterprises, which debuted on April 26, is more than just a meal service — it's a second-chance employment initiative helping individuals with criminal records...

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Valpo Parks Addresses Future of Banta Activity Center and Senior Programming

Valpo Parks Addresses Future of Banta Activity Center and Senior Programming Valpo Parks Director Kevin Nuppnau and the Valpo Parks Board recently met with select City Council members, Banta Activity Center members, and the Banta Neighborhood Association Executive Committee to discuss the future of the Banta Activity Center...

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The growing popularity of spelling bowl clubs in Northern Indiana high schools

The growing popularity of spelling bowl clubs in Northern Indiana high schools Spelling Bowl clubs across Northern Indiana high schools are gaining momentum as students embrace academic competition with enthusiasm and discipline. From Chesterton High School to Hobart High School to Penn High School to Goshen High School, high...

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Nurturing lifelong skills and success through Speech and Debate in NWI

Nurturing lifelong skills and success through Speech and Debate in NWI Speech and Debate programs in Northern Indiana continue to thrive in the 2024–2025 season. They offer high school students valuable opportunities to develop public speaking, critical thinking, research, and leadership skills. Northern Indiana has...

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