Community News
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop, Summer Social
In Valparaiso, the city says it is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop and Summer Social on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Forest Park Welter Room on Sheffield Drive, an event designed for both established neighborhood leaders and residents who want to get more involved in their neighborhoods. In add...
27m ago
Crown Point Unveils First-of-its-Kind Sensory Hub in NW Indiana
In Crown Point, the Hub City recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind Mobile Sensory Hub in Northwest Indiana. The 300 square-foot mobile trailer designed for large-scale events in Crown Point and Northwest Indiana is meant to provide a calming environment for individuals who may experience sensory overload, PTSD and othe...
20h ago
NIPSCO Says August 11 Serves as Reminder to Call 811 Before Digging
Merrillville-based NIPSCO says August 11 - 8/11 - is National Safe Digging Day, a reminder to homeowners and contractors to always call 811 before any digging project to avoid injury and damage to buried utility lines. "Accidentally striking a utility line can result in significant repair expenses, inconvenient ou...
Aug 11, 2025
Music News
Sheila Jordan, Legendary Jazz Vocalist Who Worked With Charlie Parker And Charles Mingus, Dies At 96
Sheila Jordan, the legendary jazz singer known for her cool, supple voice and groundbreaking debut album, Portrait of Sheila, died on Monday (August 11) in New York at the age of 96. Despite facing early life hardships and an aversion to self-promotion...
12h ago
Chris Brown Surprises 13-Year-Old Fan And Her Mom With Gifts Of A New Car And $10,000 At Recent Tour Stop
At a recent Chris Brown concert, 13-year-old fan Gabby and her mother were surprised with a VIP experience arranged by Brown and TikTok influencer MDMotivator, which included $10,000 in cash and a brand-new car. After buying mystery tickets from MDMoti...
12h ago
Raekwon And Mobb Deep Announce 2025 Co-Headlining North American Tour
On Tuesday (August 12), hip-hop legends Raekwon and Mobb Deep announced that they are teaming up for a co-headlining 19-date North American tour. The jaunt is in celebration of the 30th anniversaries of both Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... and Mobb ...
12h ago
