For over a decade, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has raised awareness in the fight against childhood cancer by raising money and highlighting members of the community who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. This year, the mayor has chosen to...

On Wednesday, March 27, Irving Elementary School hosted Mayor’s Night Out for the second district of Hammond. This event is an open public forum that allows those who reside in Hammond the ability to discuss the current state of Hammond.  In...

Hammond City Officials, the Department of Economic Development and Gifted Hands Academy are pleased to announce the grand opening of Gifted Hands Academy LLC (GHA). We invite you to celebrate with us on March 26, 2024 at 1pm at their new location at...

The Hammond Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Season's Splendor Craft Show once again at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave on September 28th 2024 from 10am to 4pm. Crafter and Vendor applications are now available....

South Shore Roller Derby (SSRD), the champions of flat track roller derby in Northwest Indiana, are bringing their electrifying energy to the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, March 23rd. Witness the Boxcar Bruisers and Derailers of SSRD take on the...

April 16th - June 4th, 2024Deadline to Signup: April 9, 2024The Citizen's Police Academy was established to promote an understanding of the Hammond Police Department and its policies and procedures. In addition, the academy provides training in all...

St. Patrick’s Day is here in the Region, and that means plenty of parades, parties, and leprechauns out and about in Northwest Indiana. Whether you’re looking to party into the night, learn something new, or just enjoy a fun weekend, the...