In response to the recent vandalism at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, the International Association of Firefighters Local 556, has offered to donate their time and any funds necessary to repair the vandalism at the basketball courts area...

The first thousand days are critical to a child’s growth and development. That is where First Things First Porter County, an initiative started by Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF), comes in with building a network where families can get...

Sports serve as the foundation of providing people with healthy habits and help build relationships along the way. The adult sports programs at Valpo Parks have presented community members with opportunities to be active and connect with their peers....

The Porter County Community Foundation received its largest funding to date for First Things First Porter County (FTF)—a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue positively impacting the lives of Porter County children...

With fashion, community, and empowerment in mind, Goodwill hosted its 14th annual Little Black Dress Signature Event at the Four Winds Event Center in South Bend on Wednesday, April 24. The event included a pop-up boutique, dinner, and a fashion show...

Self-care is not selfish. That message was the thread connecting presentations and interactive sessions at the Empowering Women’s Retreat, hosted by Community Healthcare System. The event, which took place April 20 at The Center for Visual and...

Vote411 has the election information you need to make an informed decision for the primaries on May 7! Vote411.org is open 24/7 and offers important information about who's on your ballot and where they stand on the issues that matter to you. Visit...

Stephanie Garcia, a mother of four, earned two degrees in half the time There might not be too much Stephanie Garcia can put on her plate. The Griffith native chose to pursue her degree at Indiana University Northwest two years ago. She’s now...

The City of Valparaiso has been awarded the maximum $1.5 million in Community Crossings grant funds  through the Indiana Department of Transportation, announced Governor Eric Holcomb. Together with newly  appropriated funding for roadways,...

How an IU Northwest alumnus and professor’s partnership is advancing the region Cynthia Torres had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, but she thought it was out of her reach. “I honestly thought I never could,” she said. “I...