City of Valparaiso addresses Downtown Flooding Incident

Valparaiso is a growing community located in the northwest corner of Indiana, the seat of Porter County.

Our award-winning downtown gathering spaces and year-round community events provide a thriving and vibrant place to call home. Central Park Plaza, Porter Health Amphitheater and Urschel Pavilion draw our engaged community downtown for signature events, including music concerts, food tastings, movie nights, a vibrant farmers market, and even ice skating in the winter months.

Valparaiso has been recognized with the Great Public Places award by the American Planning Association's (APA) for its 2.5-acre Central Park Plaza, which transformed an underused parking lot into a vibrant gathering space, creating a destination that draws visitors throughout the region.

For more information about the City of Valparaiso and its services, visit Valpo.us.

Life on the Streets with Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy

Life on the Streets with Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy

Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy takes GreatNews.Life founder Chris Mahlmann on the streets of Valparaiso to show us the latest developments going on in the city. Valparaiso is home to an abundant amount of public events and activities, and these new developments build on the exciting future of the city. Central Park Plaza provides summer activities like the Summer Concert Series and Splash Pad, while the new Linc apartments being added will provide new housing opportunities and spaces for businesses to build and grow. The Grand Gardner hotel is an exciting development that will create a boutique hotel for citizens to stay in and enjoy, while the Journeyman Distillery project will provide another quality venue and space for food and drinks to be enjoyed. Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social and our websites! -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNews.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/NWI.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Valpo.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Portage.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteCounty.Life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnews.life/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatnewslife?lang=en The Life Sites: NWI.Life: https://nwi.life/ Valpo.Life: https://valpo.life/ LaporteCounty.Life: https://laportecounty.life/ Portage.Life: https://portage.life/ GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

City of Valparaiso addresses Downtown Flooding Incident

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: August 7, 2024

City of Valparaiso addresses Downtown Flooding Incident As part of the construction of The Linc Apartments and Lincoln Highway Garage, the City developed plans for streetscape enhancements and upgrades to existing utility infrastructure. The City’s contractor commenced work on July 8, 2024. As part of...

By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: August 7, 2024

Valparaiso Police Department connects with community during 2024’s National Night Out The City of Valparaiso joined in the fun Tuesday night as cities across the country celebrated National Night Out, an event helping to build safer, more connected communities. The Valparaiso Police Department traveled to several Valpo neighborhoods...

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Valparaiso Police Department Awarded 5th CALEA Accreditation

By: Valparaiso Police Department Last Updated: August 6, 2024

Valparaiso Police Department Awarded 5th CALEA Accreditation The Valparaiso Police Department has been awarded its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the gold standard in policing worldwide. “Achieving reaccreditation is no small feat and...

The Valparaiso Police Department is Seeking Applicants

By: Valparaiso Police Department Last Updated: August 6, 2024

The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants must complete the application via PoliceApp.com or at www.valparaisopolice.org. The minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity are, applicant:...

Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: July 23, 2024

Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. ...

Valparaiso Police Hiring for Part-Time Crossing Guards

By: Valparaiso Police Department Last Updated: July 17, 2024

Valparaiso Police Hiring for Part-Time Crossing Guards The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting interest for part-time crossing guard positions, with several openings currently available. The part-time position could lead to a full-time assignment if so desired, and when available. The assignment is...

Joint Statement by Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and City Council President Robert Cotton

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: July 15, 2024

Joint Statement by Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and City Council President Robert Cotton We stand together as leaders of Valparaiso to condemn the violence against former President Donald Trump and those attending the rally in Pennsylvania. Such actions have no place in our society. Violence, regardless of its target, is unacceptable and...

Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: July 10, 2024

Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop To promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Thursday, July 18, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Forest Park Welter Room, 1155 Sheffield Dr. Neighborhood Workshops provide an opportunity for neighborhood...

2024 Independence Day Recap: 4th of July in Northern Indiana

By: Damon Modglin, GreatNews.Life Last Updated: July 9, 2024

2024 Independence Day Recap: 4th of July in Northern Indiana For years, GreatNews.Life (GNL) has been capturing your favorite Independence Day moments every 4th of July. From our very first celebration in Valparaiso in 2009, GNL has always provided top-notch photography for the community when it comes to...