Brittany Mikolajczyk

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

Indiana University Northwest honored two very special philanthropic supporters, Terry and Karen McMahon, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 with a ribbon cutting of the newly improved and updated athletic facilities made possible by their generosity. “Much of...

Many people find themselves decluttering this time of year. It’s somewhat of a ritual: boxing up the holiday decor and making homes clean and shiny for a fresh start to the year ahead. Bags and boxes are filled to the brim with clothes we no longer...

As news broke of the philanthropic donations made by MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, local Goodwill Industries of Michiana went on a “Listening Tour '' to hear how best to use its generous 10-million-dollar gift...

What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

The features section on LaPorteCounty.Life is one of the most popular, giving you insight into some of the most incredible happenings in the area, including #1StudentNWI articles, Life in the Spotlights, Survivor Series, Leadership Life, City in the...

With the challenges the pandemic has brought, there has been a great deal of changes to the way people live and work. The new normal for many has included setting up an impromptu home office instead of making the commute to the shop. For some...

If there is anything that the previous year taught us, it’s the importance of prioritizing both personal and community health and wellbeing. Those many lessons of 2020 helped to foster a ton of growth and development in regards to the health of the...

Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI unveiled this year’s incredibly detailed and festive gingerbread house village. On display in the front entrance, this showstopper is the warm welcome this season needs.  With a team of 12 pastry cooks...