Ben Blohm and Susan Swarner who both live and work in Northwest Indiana have recently started a podcast called Life in the Credits. ”Each episode, we interview guests who work in the entertainment industry about their jobs, how they got there, and...
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#1StudentNWI: RiseNWI engages with the community, encouraging them to share their voice in local politics
RiseNWI is a nonprofit organization that is centered in Merrillville, Indiana. The organization's goal is to encourage people to vote and to educate voters. The organization is nonpartisan and serves mainly Lake County but welcomes people...
An organic menu, friendly atmosphere, and more at Roots Market Café
Roots Market Café in Valparaiso has been open since May of 2012. It was opened by Diane Mattingly and her family. The current owner, Bill Durnell, discussed how the organic juice café that the Mattingly Family opened is a unique spot in...
#1StudentNWI: League of Women Voters’ local Northwest Indiana chapters
League of Women Voters is an important national and state organization and also has local chapters. Two such local chapters to Northwest Indiana are League of Women Voters of Porter County and League of Women Voters...
#1StudentNWI: Get to know North Township Trustee Adrian Santos
Adrian Santos was recently elected North Township Trustee at the Democratic Precinct caucus on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Santos will be taking the lead following the previous North Township Trustee, Congressman Frank Mrvan. The North...
#1StudentNWI: “A Christmas Story” Comes Home exhibit celebrates the holidays in Hammond
"A Christmas Story" is one of the most beloved Christmas movies of the holiday season, and its roots are in Northwest Indiana. The original movie was written by Jean Shepherd of Hammond, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark. The movie was based on Jean...
#1StudentNWI: The Century of Progress Homes from 1933 Chicago World’s Fair now located in Beverly Shores
Porter County is full of treasures that go unnoticed by many people. There is a series of homes in Beverly Shores that is known as the Century of Progress Homes. These homes were not originally built in Beverly Shores. They are...
State Representative Chris Chyung turns his passion for solving problems into immediate change
The job of State Representative is important and this is no different for State Representative Chris Chyung. The job of State Representatives job is to represent about 65,000 constituents, pass laws, and balance the budget. Chyung was elected in...
#1StudentNWI: The Bozak Family Christmas lights celebrates family and a good cause
The Bozak family of Burns Harbor sets up Christmas lights every year at their home. Their display is not just a few strands of lights like on most houses. Instead the Bozak Family puts on a grand display that uses computer controls and huge...
#1StudentNWI: Take a walk through history at Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm
