It's Christmas weekend and St. Nick is almost here. Better get your last minute shopping in, but make sure you sneak in some time for these great events coming up in the Region this weekend! As always, if you have an event going on, let us know with...
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CertaPro Painters of NWI Raises the Bar on Painting Excellence
Not everyone of us can paint. We might not have the time, or the skill, or even the motivation. But there are companies out there that excel at it. CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana prides themselves on quality craftsmanship and integrity. They...
St. John Rings in the Holiday with Luncheon for Local Businesses
America has always been about local, small businesses. The ability for a person or a group of people to take an idea to fruition and materialize it has been the hallmark of the American Dream. To this end, local communities establish many avenues and...
10 Fun Things to do in NWI on December 15th – 17th, 2017
Baby, it's cold outside. But that doesn't mean that there isn't plenty to do this weekend. As we inch ever closer to Christmas and the visitation of a certain plump elf and his reindeer, there are so many things to do across the Region in between...
METRO Recycling’s Olivia Sanders Brings Her Creativity, Inspires Others to Recycle
For most of us, recycling is only a brief thought as we throw items away throughout the day. Some keep a recycling bin for papers and cans, but most of us, even if we do try to recycle, don’t know the specifics of what can or can’t be recycled....
10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana for December 8-10
The holidays are in full swing here in the Region. It’s time for Christmas parades, holiday parties, cookie exchanges and office parties. There’s lots to do this weekend, no matter what part of Northwest Indiana you happen to be in! As always, if...
Hammond Holiday Parade Kicks Off the Holiday Season for the Community
Christmas parade season is in full force this weekend, and Hammond is starting off December with a bang. With almost 100 floats in the parade, this was not one to be missed by the community and they were out in force on what was a very sunny and warm...
Seniors’ Letters to Mayor Highlight Appreciation for Hammond Property Tax Incentive
Property tax is something every home owner and business owner must face each year. However, in 2005, Indiana recalculated the way property tax was assessed and this resulted in a 250% increase on some long-time home owner’s tax. Many of which, were...
10 Fun Things to do in NWI on December 1st – 3rd, 2017
December is officially here! Christmas is coming up fast, and its time to start shopping for those cute gifts for family and friends. But before all that, there’s still a lot to do in Northwest Indiana. From parades, to concerts to even Santa...
10 Fun Things to do in NWI on November 24th-26th, 2017
Thanksgiving is this Thursday! Did you get your turkey yet? Thanksgiving is that special time of year when we watch Peanuts reruns on TV as we gorge on turkey, potatoes, greens and pies. When distant family comes to visit and the first fleeting hints...