A once-ambitious plan to transform the city into a national tourist destination collapsed amid politics and uncertainty.
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Gary takes center stage as Michael Jackson biopic premieres at home
Thousands gathered in the city for an emotional screening of the movie in the music legend’s hometown.
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Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. returns from history-making mission to the moon
The first Black astronaut to travel around the moon said the 10-day record-breaking voyage was “about human history.”
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How a bill becomes law in Indiana
Here’s your guide to following Indiana’s legislative session – and how to get involved
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What Trump’s second term could look like for Black Americans
Attention turns toward The Heritage Foundation’s notorious manifesto Project 2025 as voters try to make sense of Tuesday’s election results.
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Tito Jackson is honored in Gary with heartfelt tributes
Fans and mourners from near and far gathered at the family home to honor the musician following his death Sunday at age 70.
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What Black voters can expect from a Harris-Walz ticket
Democratic National Committee delegates passed the party’s platform this week. Now the real work begins.
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Michael Jackson’s Gary home a place of remembrance on anniversary of his death
Fifteen years after his death, the King of Pop’s influence remains strong in his hometown.