Month: September 2018
GUEST COMMENTARY: Gary makes its mark at Smithsonian
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. remains extremely popular even after opening more than two years ago. More than 2.5 million people have visited the museum on the National Mall since its openin…
Few options for vets
The Monday, Sept. 10, “Few options for vets” highlights how America’s most vulnerable veterans are suffering because Congress and veterans service organizations — Legion, DAV, VFW and VVA — have failed to safeguard them.
Medicare column inaccurate
Robert Graboyes’ column (9-13-18) on “Medicare for All” is too biased. Medicare for all would not do away with private insurance. People could still buy private insurance to cover what Medicare wouldn’t. Medicare for all would cover dental care, which…
Badgley Mischka celebrates 3 decades of glamour with an ode to Alice in Wonderland
NEW YORK — Badgley Mischka celebrated 30 years in business with a New York Fashion Week ode to Alice in Wonderland.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Rediscovering America: A quiz on Constitution Day
Constitution Day is Sept. 17. The day is set aside to commemorate the development and signing of the country’s most important document, which for more than 230 years has stood as both the plan for the American system of government…
Bacon Fest in Portage brings out culinary creativity, family fun
On a burger, deep fried on a stick, coating a marshmallow, covered in chocolate, mixed in a milkshake — bacon was front and center in all of its forms Saturday at Portage’s Bacon Fest.
Porter County Salvation Army welcomes new leadership
SOUTH HAVEN — Christopher Nicolai is looking for the good fight.
Women celebrate size inclusivity at alternative fashion week
NEW YORK — To woots and cheers from the crowd, women with bodies not often seen on fashion runways strutted with smiles on their faces wearing pieces from Loft’s new plus line, including five cast from hundreds who attended an…
MARC CHASE: Searching for answers on our Region’s deadliest roads
The potential for danger is unavoidable for anyone who must travel the Region’s busiest roads.