When the Gary International Black Film Festival was founded, its mission was to bring films to the city. In a city without a working commercial theater for decades, organizers seized the opportunity to connect residents with local and national films. Now,... See more
We won't share your information with outside organizations. Why am I seeing this? To continue reading, sign up for The Rundown and get unlimited access to WBEZ.org. This story was originally published in Capital B Gary. After some Gary residents endured t... See more
The aftermath of heavy storms and power outages in Gary, Indiana and the surrounding region. This story was originally published in Capital B Gary. After some Gary residents endured two to three weeks without electricity in August, many are still living w... See more
A local environmental group is threatening to sue U.S. Steel for allegedly violating federal environmental laws in connection with the Gary Works renovations. On Tuesday, Gary Advocates for Responsible Development sent a notice of intent to sue to Gary Wo... See more
As LaShawn Brooks prepared to retire from her job with the city of Gary, she was unsure about what lay ahead. But when she was tapped as the new executive director of the Gary Tolleston YMCA, it felt like coming home, as if she found her true purpose. 'Th... See more
