Sportsplex golf simulator opens
Swingers Golf Simulators and Lounge opened Sept. 12 at the Hammond Sportsplex, giving golfers a chance to play on famous golf courses without leaving the lounge.
Gary church names pastor
First Baptist Church in Gary is installing its first female leadership, Pastor Nicole Guns, who is a sixth generation licensed and ordained minister, the weekend of Oct. 17-19.
Locations open at Lighthouse Place
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets announced the opening of two new locations: Antojito MX Mexican restaurant and Theatre on Skates Academy synthetic ice skating.
Food bank releases report
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana released its 2025 Greater Chicagoland Hunger Report that offers insights about the state of food insecurity across Lake and Porter counties.
Indiana’s beloved brands
MarketBeat.com recently surveyed over 3,000 Hoosiers to find out about their favorite local brands, with Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn and its Valparaiso ties topping the list.
IU Northwest sees growth
Indiana University Northwest saw an increase in headcount and credit hours this fall, with undergraduate student enrollment up 9.3% and students taking bigger course loads.
RDA establishes land development entity
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is creating a nonprofit subsidiary to remediate challenging properties to facilitate private sector development and investment.
PNW enrollment grows
Purdue University Northwest recently reported gains in fall enrollment, including the First Time in College cohort and transfer students, and a record retention rate.
For the Culture Therapy opens
Dr. Adrienne Little is opening For the Culture Therapy Sept. 19, in Merrillville, a new private therapy, trauma-informed space that is welcoming to Black and LGBTQIA+ clients.
History Center to open
The Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society announced a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new History Center of Whiting-Robertsdale Sept. 13, in Whiting.