2025 Gary International Black Film Festival Set to Kick Off - Capital B Gary
Back for its 15 year, the festival brings together creatives who are telling stories across the diaspora.
The Gary International Black Film Festival returns for its 15th year Oct. 9-12 at Indiana University Northwest, bringing more than 40 films, panel discussions, and cultural events to the city.
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Gary Breaks Ground on $60 Million FedEx Distribution Center - Capital B Gary
Set to open in 2027, the 317,000 square-foot-facility will employ roughly 600 workers.
FedEx is set to invest about $60 million to build the center, which is expected to create roughly 600 jobs. It will be located on 78 acres near Gary/Chicago International Airport.
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From Cameras to Courtrooms, Gary Battles Illegal Dumping to Keep Neighborhoods Clean - Capital B Gary
City officials are pairing fines, arrests, and surveillance with grassroot cleanups in a bid to end decades of blight.
With a multipronged approach that involves community cleanups, technology, a beefed-up legal response, and the support of residents willing to speak up, Gary is combating illegal dumping.
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October 2025 Gary Public Meetings - Capital B Gary
This month’s government sessions include budget hearings, the mayor’s community forum and a state legislator forum on redistricting.
With the city’s proposed 2026 budget heading to a public hearing on Oct. 7 and a final adoption set for Oct. 21, residents will have a brief window to voice their priorities.
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Gary Gets $15M for Downtown Revitalization - Capital B Gary
The investment will start with three key projects aimed at fostering development and strengthening the city.
The $15 million for Gary is part of a broader $250 million effort aimed at unlocking more than $1.6 billion in statewide investment. City officials say the support could provide momentum to rebuild infrastructure and restore trust in the community’s future.
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The Brown Family Ranch in Gary came alive on a toasty September weekend as riders and families packed the gallery. Barrel racing, relay races, and flag racing carried the action well into the night. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-brown-f...
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Brown Faces Green Spaces Brings Canoemobile Voyage to Gary
The 24-foot canoes turn into “floating classrooms” on the water, where residents learn about Gary’s waterways.
On the serene, undisturbed waters of Marquette Lagoon, nearly 20 people geared up for the annual Canoemobile Voyage. Four canoes filled with kids and adults pushed off from the shore.
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Gary Budget 2025: Step-by-Step Guide for Residents
From wish lists to public hearings, this is how the city's budget moves from idea to approval.
Every fall, Gary leaders hash out one of the most important plans of the year: the city budget. It decides how much money goes to things like police, fire, streets, parks, and keeping the lights on at City Hall.
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5K Walk in Gary Highlights Breast Cancer Risks and Screenings
The 5k fundraiser will be held at Marquette Park to raise breast cancer awareness and promote early detection.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, at 9 a.m., Community HealthNet Health Centers will host its annual 5K Breast Cancer Walk at Marquette Beach Park. The event invites families, friends, and coworkers to support the fight against breast cancer and raise awareness.
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Gary Chase Street Well to Be Retested After Arsenic Found
The most recent 2023 study found that arsenic levels exceeded federal safety limits.
Gary residents will soon get clarity on potential health risks from the city’s Chase Street well after officials announced new testing, a month after federal scientists reported arsenic levels above safety limits.
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Gary Health Inspectors Threatened After Closures
Mayor Eddie Melton vowed the city will continue with inspections despite the threat.
In the wake of multiple temporary store closures following a wave of citywide health inspections, the City of Gary and the Gary Police Department confirmed today that the Gary Health Department received a threatening phone call directed toward its inspectors.
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Why Gary Shut Down Local Grocers and Restaurants
Capital B Gary reviewed inspection reports tied to the city’s recent crackdown on restaurants and grocery stores.
Inspectors cited a wide range of violations, from soiled floors and missing ceiling tiles to food stored at unsafe temperatures and, in one case, mice found in a grill.
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Gary Grocery Stores Closed for Health and Safety Violations - Capital B Gary
Save More, Miller K Market, and others were ordered to close until violations were addressed.
In a sweeping crackdown on food safety, the city of Gary has temporarily closed several grocery stores and restaurants in recent weeks after inspections uncovered multiple health and building code violations.
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