Salvation Army Celebrates Christmas in July
July 1, 2026 – La PORTE COUNTY – With the reminder that “need knows no season,” The Salvation Army serving La Porte County will once again host its annual Christmas in July kettle campaign. Red kettles will be stationed at Al’s Supermarket and Walmart locations in both Michigan City and La Porte on July 10 and 11, with volunteers ringing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Although the iconic red kettles are typically seen during the holiday season, The Salvation Army recognizes that the needs of local
LCA Presents New Exhibition, ''Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom''
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is debuting a new exhibition, "Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom," on view from July 3 through October 25, 2026. Curated by Whitney Bradshaw, "Kindred Spirits" brings together Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom, two celebrated Chicago sculptors separated in age by nearly forty years yet strikingly aligned in spirit. Born in Virginia and Mississippi respectively, both artists arrived in Chicago carrying sensibilities shaped by Southern
LCSO to Hold Summer Symphony in the Gardens
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is returning to Friendship Botanic Gardens on Sunday, July 19, 2026, for a fun-filled, FREE concert for everyone’s enjoyment! Gates open at 6pm with the concert beginning at 7pm. Music Director, Dr. Carolyn Watson, has prepared a fan friendly program with titles such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “The Pink Panther”, “Chariots of Fire” and the “Mission: Impossible” theme. They will join composers such as Bach, Copland, Holst, and Bizet for a true Pops concert. The
Giggles Boutique & Community Closet Celebrates New Home with Ribbon Cutting
LA PORTE, Ind. — Giggles Boutique & Community Closet invites the community to celebrate the opening of its new permanent location during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership on Wednesday, July 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 321 Lincolnway, La Porte. Founded in 2024, Giggles Boutique & Community Closet has quickly become a valuable community resource, providing children in need with clothing, personal care items, school supplies, and essential resources that
GreatNews.Life Invties you to Experience a Night of Individuality at AATG XI
Valparaiso Ind. - On Thursday June 25, All About the Girls (AATG) will take over Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso for its eleventh year. Attendees will come together to be reminded of how powerful they are when connected with one another. AATG offers a space for sharing their stories and experiences with others. In addition to the camaraderie, AATG selects six motivational women yearly to speak. These women, coming from all different professions and backgrounds within Northern Indiana, are
Microsoft, Dermody update tax agreement to include historic funding for La Porte schools
La PORTE, IN (March 3, 2026) – In partnership with the La Porte Community School Corporation, the City of La Porte today shared they have approved an updated tax agreement for Microsoft’s datacenter project in La Porte, according to Mayor Tom Dermody.This comes after Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith announced in January that the global tech company will no longer seek local property tax abatements or breaks for its new datacenter projects. Despite the completion and approval of the previous
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Blockhead Beerworks announces second location coming to Downtown La Porte this summer
La PORTE, IN (Feb. 27, 2025) – Plans for a popular brewstillery were announced today at the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association meeting, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Blockhead Beerworks, known for its innovative craft beers and Asian-fusion cuisine, will open a new location in downtown La Porte this summer. The new venue, located at 1100 Lincolnway in the Carpenters Union Hall, will feature a vibrant, all-ages atmosphere perfect for families, friends and beer enthusiasts alike. Co-Founder
Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
May 11th, 2020—Rural King, America’s Farm and Home Store, has announced plans to open in La Porte, Indiana by March 2021. The new store will open in Maple Lane Mall, 1340 West State Road 2. Significant renovations to the 221,000 sq. ft. structure are scheduled to begin in early spring. Although other tenants are not identified at this time, renovations to additional tenant spaces will be completed as a part of this project. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said, the rehabilitation and renovation of this area will
21st Annual Sunflower Fair in Downtown La Porte
The Sunflower Fair celebrates its twenty-first year in the heart of Downtown La Porte on Saturday, Sept. 21. The festival that celebrates community and creativity will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. This unique festival is situated along beautiful Michigan Avenue between Lincolnway and Noble Street. With over 130 craft and specialty vendors, the Sunflower Fair is one of the largest area festivals. Attendees can eat delicious food from a variety of non-profit organizations and local
La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership and the Heart of Sullivan Main Street organizations as recipients of the INspire Idea competition at the Great Lakes Regional Main Street Conference. “It was exciting to see the creative ideas that came out of our Main Street organizations," said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. "These projects demonstrated a definite need, but will also improve quality of life for residents and
Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
Flaherty & Collins Properties has announced The Strand, a $35M mixed-use development, will start construction next month. The City of La Porte Redevelopment Commission selected Flaherty & Collins Properties last year to build a 200-unit multifamily development in the heart of the City’s NewPorte Landing redevelopment project. “The City of La Porte is very excited to be partnering with Flaherty & Collins through this development, said Mayor Mark Krentz. “Flaherty & Collins Properties has a long history of
INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced five Indiana Main Street organizations as finalists for the INspire Idea competition. “I am excited to see what these five organizations present at the conference in the coming months,” Crouch said. “It is always inspiring to see the original ideas communities come up with to highlight the uniqueness of their area.” The goal of the competition is to encourage the Indiana Main Street network of communities and
GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte's Competitive Advantage
In an effort to build a high-functioning, multi-faceted economic development and business support center, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Greater La Porte Economic Development (GLEDC) Board of Directors agreed recently to combine expertise under one umbrella and form a new alliance. The new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic development functions independently with oversight from the two boards of directors, but will share staff,
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