Community News
Waverly Road Closure for Little Calumet River Bridge Replacement
In the town of Porter, officials say Porter County will be replacing the Little Calumet River bridge just south of Interstate 94 and Waverly Road will be closed from May 13, 2024, to October 25, 2024, for bridge construction. A news release says the first part of the project will be the removal of the existing pedestri...
May 01, 2024
Apple Orchards Coming to Merrillville Parks
In Merrillville, the town says it will begin planting hundreds of apple trees this Spring to develop what's believed will be the first local community apple orchards. "I'm unaware of any municipalities that have a similar project," said Merrillville Stormwater Utility Executive Director Matt Lake. "Orcha...
Apr 30, 2024
Valparaiso Awarded $1.5 Million in Community Crossings Funds
In Valparaiso, the city says it has been awarded the maximum $1.5 million in Community Crossings grant funds through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and the grant along with newly appropriated funding for roadways will help Valpo embark on its largest-ever paving season, with $8.8 million in roadway p...
Apr 29, 2024
Music News
Olivia Rodrigo Forced To Cancel Shows At Troubled U.K. Arena
Olivia Rodrigo has apologized to fans after her shows in Manchester's Co-Op Live arena were postponed due to ongoing technical issues at the venue. The singer expressed her disappointment in an Instagram Story and assured fans that her team is working ...
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Cyndi Lauper Joined Nicki Minaj for "Pink Friday Girls" In Brooklyn
Nicki Minaj welcomed Cyndi Lauper onstage during her homecoming show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Wednesday. Minaj rapped her "Pink Friday Girls" collaboration with Lauper, who joined her on stage to sing a part of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" as it...
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Fat Joe Announces Relief Fund To Aid Haiti Amid Political Violence
Fat Joe has partnered with international charity Food For The Poor to establish a relief fund aimed at supporting Haiti, which is facing political and economic turmoil amidst a surge in violence. "Many of my close friends are Haitian, so we've been wat...
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