Julia Rhode

With the new year fast approaching, many people are eager to find a fitness plan that will help them start 2017 on a healthy note. Though there are certainly many options out there for weight loss, the Pure Fat Loss Challenge offers a unique approach...

Despite the cold, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and cookies brought out roughly 150 runners to the Exploring Duneland: North Pole Edition 5K/10K run and 2k walk. Click here for more photos! The race was the finale of a five-part series, which began in...

The Chesterton European Market is a routine for many people of not only Chesterton, but all of Northwest Indiana. As winter takes over the region, these devoted shoppers have to say goodbye to Saturday morning strolls on Broadway and Third Street....

Before the turkey comes out of the oven and the pumpkin pie is devoured, families and friends of Northwest Indiana partake in a Thanksgiving tradition that promotes community-wide health. The 14th annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Porter-Starke Services,...

The Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center is frequently hosting events to educate the community on the dangers of cancer and the importance of yearly screenings. On Thursday night, they teamed up with People Helping People Agency (PHP) for the...

Most members of the community are familiar with the great work Housing Opportunities (HO) and Project Neighbors (PN) do for the people of Valparaiso and surrounding towns. Their most recent project, Park Place, is currently under way, attracting...

On Wednesday night, the Portage community gathered in support of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana's Portage Backpack Program. Through ticket sales and a silent auction, guests were able to fund a program that supplies children with the thing they...

With school in full swing and summer turning to fall, it is easy to feel as though the fun and games are over. At Zao Island, however, the fun is just getting started. Everything you love about the recreational center is still there, but renovations...

For Oak Partners, each season gives the new opportunity to host events that encourage a community atmosphere for employees and clients. With music, food, and beer, the seventh annual Oaktoberfest did just that. Click here for more photos! Oak...

Frontline Foundations' Hooked on Art Festival brought the community together for a day of live music, art, and beautiful weather for the fifth consecutive year. Click here for more photos! Frontline Foundations has been offering outpatient addiction...