Livable Center Plan

A page to share ideas and vision on neighborhood revitalization for the residents of Horace Mann, Do to 7:00 p.m.

City of Gary officials are developing a comprehensive plan for three distinct neighborhoods and are seeking the input of residents, business owners, community organizations and other vested stakeholders. The targeted areas include Downtown, Emerson and Horace Mann. An area to include 1-65 East to Bridge Street West and 4th Avenue North to 10th Avenue South. Those who live, work or have interest i

10/09/2024

08/30/2024

📣 Opportunity for Gary Non-Profits With Diesel Vehicles 🚚

Up to $250,000 is available for replacing diesel vehicles under a Supplemental Environmental Program (SEP) sponsored by BP Whiting Refinery. This funding is specifically for non-profits located within the city of Gary.

If you own a diesel vehicle and are interested, please click this link to complete the survey: https://vevox.app/ #/m/139726884

The survey will remain open until September 15th, 2024.

All submissions will be reviewed by BP and city representatives, and selected applicants will be notified.

These funds are part of a settlement announced earlier in 2024 between BP Products North America Inc., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Justice.

Vevox Real-time engagement for unmissable classes, presentations and meetings.

08/27/2024

IDEM AIR QUALITY ACTION ALERT FOR NWI

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the following areas:

Northwest Indiana, including the cities of: Crown Point, Gary, Hammond, Kentland, LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, Rensselaer, Valparaiso and all other cities within the area.

Temperatures exceeding 95 degrees across most of the state and prevailing winds remaining light, present conditions are favorable for ozone development that reaches the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) range in these areas.

Hoosiers can visit SmogWatch.IN.gov to:

View air quality information for all Indiana counties, including a state map of affected counties;

Learn more about Air Quality Action Days and recommended actions;

Learn more about ozone and fine particulate matter; and
Sign up for air quality alerts.

Air Quality Action Days are in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. (24-hours) on the specified dates. Some municipalities have additional open burning restrictions on AQADs. For more information, see idem.IN.gov/openburning/laws-and-rules.

Laws and Rules Laws and Rules Open Burning Current: Laws and Rules Indiana’s laws and rules for open burning are found in the Indiana Code (IC) and Indiana Administrative Code (IAC). They set forth prohibitions, exemptions, requirements, and conditions that must be met when conducting permissible open burning ac...

02/19/2024

The Black Labor Project Week
Just sharing…

The line-up for Black Labor Week 2024 is as follows:

Monday, February 19, 2024
8am - Free Haircuts and Community Breakfast
Location 1: Trinity United Church of Christ, 1276 West 20th Avenue, Gary
Location 2: Veterans Village of NWI, 839 Massachusetts St., Gary
Location 3: The Center, 1845 W. 37th Ave, Gary

5pm - “Night At the Movies” UAW Local 551 Hall, 13550 S. Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Day of Education at 12 Schools

5pm - Black Male Discussion - Men’s Panel
UAW Local 551 Union Hall, 13550 S. Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
8am - 1pm Workshops
11am Mayor’s Conversation:
Panelists are mayors of East Chicago, Elkhart, Evansville, Gary, Lawrence, and Michigan City

Location: Indiana University Northwest, Bergland Auditorium in Savannah Hall, 3400 Broadway, Gary

5pm - Black Women Empowerment Seminar - Women’s Panel
UAW Local 551 Union Hall, 13550 S. Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

Thursday, February 22, 2024
7am - Day of Community Service (Multiple Locations)

6pm - “A Night to Speak”
Loft Adiq Ultra Lounge, 752 Broadway, Gary

Friday, February 23, 2024
5pm - Celebration of Civil Rights Awards Gala with Keynote speaker, former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner

Location: Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond, IN
Tickets included in delegate registration or available for purchase

For more information about Black Labor Week, contact Ephrin Jenkins at [email protected] or (219) 455-1306.

Story Posted:02/19/2024 by Gary411news