Alayna Wilkening

Coffee culture continues to create human connection in the modern age

Coffee culture continues to create human connection in the modern age Since its inception, there has been a culture surrounding the act of drinking coffee. Whether it’s drinking a cup before conquering the enemy in the Revolutionary War or grabbing a latte before conquering the workday, coffee is seemingly the glue...

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Rittenhouse Village at Portage hosts annual Block Party for residents and community members

Rittenhouse Village at Portage hosts annual Block Party for residents and community members On Tuesday, June 27, residents, employees, family, and friends gathered outside of Rittenhouse Village at Portage for its annual Block Party. The event featured food, games, a dunk tank, and music, and had many of the residents enjoying the sunshine...

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City of Hammond celebrates opening of pedestrian overpass at Calumet Ave. and River Dr. with ribbon cutting ceremony

City of Hammond celebrates opening of pedestrian overpass at Calumet Ave. and River Dr. with ribbon cutting ceremony On Wednesday, July 5, employees and residents of the City of Hammond gathered for the long-awaited ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the completion of the Little Calumet River trail bridge. The pedestrian bridge sits above the intersection of...

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Storied pasts come to light as vehicles from all eras gather during Currie Motors Ford of Valparaiso’s Cruising Downtown Valparaiso car show

Storied pasts come to light as vehicles from all eras gather during Currie Motors Ford of Valparaiso’s Cruising Downtown Valparaiso car show Fewer things hold as many stories as the cars found in Valparaiso University Lot 37 during a Currie Motors Ford of Valparaiso Cruising Downtown Valparaiso car show. The juxtaposition of a C8 Corvette next to a 1951 Chevrolet panel truck tells a story...

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Zao Island hosts local bands for Friday night Summer Concert Series all summer long

Zao Island hosts local bands for Friday night Summer Concert Series all summer long Zao Island is the perfect oasis for people looking for wholesome family fun, great food and craft drinks, but it becomes an even better adventure on Friday nights when local bands take the stage from 7 to 10 p.m.. The 13-week series began in the...

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