Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso

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.

Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso

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

Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso Bob Thompson has been named Planning and Transit Director for the City of Valparaiso, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “We’re so pleased to have someone with Bob’s experience and talent already on staff at the City of Valparaiso. His institutional...

LIFTED – BOIL ADVISORY: CANDLEWOOD MEADOWS, GREENFIELD CREEK, BROOKSHIRE APARTMENTS, SELF SCHOOL ALONG WITH CUSTOMERS ON RANSOM ROAD & GOODRICH ROAD

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: November 6, 2024

LIFTED – BOIL ADVISORY: CANDLEWOOD MEADOWS, GREENFIELD CREEK, BROOKSHIRE APARTMENTS, SELF SCHOOL ALONG WITH CUSTOMERS ON RANSOM ROAD & GOODRICH ROAD As of Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM the precautionary boil advisory has been lifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers may resume utilizing their tap water for all purposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your...

Valparaiso Police Department honors officers at awards ceremony

By: Valparaiso Police Department Last Updated: October 25, 2024

Valparaiso Police Department honors officers at awards ceremony On October 24, 2024, the Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department joined together to honor members of their respective agencies for selfless acts of bravery, heroism, and dedication stemming from the April 25, 2024,...

By: Lauren Grasham Last Updated: October 23, 2024

Valpo’s Lincoln Highway Garage brings many new, attractive features to downtown parking The Lincoln Highway Garage, one of the newest additions to Valparaiso's effervescent downtown scene, officially opened its doors for public use on October 9. The parking garage houses 360 brand-new parking spots and welcomes vehicles for a visit...

City of Valparaiso Earns Stellar Marks on Audit

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: October 22, 2024

City of Valparaiso Earns Stellar Marks on Audit The Indiana State Board of Accounts has completed its annual audit of the City of Valparaiso, earning a stellar report. In addition to the extraordinary audit, the City maintains its AA/Stable bond rating, based on the city’s strong financial...

Valpo To Offer Free Bus Rides on Election Day

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: October 21, 2024

Valpo To Offer Free Bus Rides on Election Day The City of Valparaiso wishes to remind voters that it will offer free rides on the V-Line intracity bus on election days to encourage voter turnout and community engagement. “Transportation should not be an obstacle to participating in...

LEAF PICKUP – VALPARAISO

By: City of Valparaiso Last Updated: October 16, 2024

LEAF PICKUP – VALPARAISO The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 28 through Dec. 6, weather permitting, announced Mayor Jon Costas. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously. Progress updates will be...

By: Garrett Spoor Last Updated: October 11, 2024

Valpo Transit celebrates new facility with ribbon cutting ceremony Valpo Transit hosted a special ribbon-cutting for its new Transit Center, on Wednesday, October 9. The event celebrated the brand-new facility at 252 S. Campbell Rd. (adjacent to Journeyman) as well as the growth of Valpo Transit through the years....

Valpo Opens Transit Center

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

Valpo Opens Transit Center The City of Valparaiso has opened its new Valpo Transit Center, located at 252 S. Campbell, adjacent to Journeyman Distillery. The new facility includes a waiting area and lobby, as well as restrooms and ticket sales/information. “The Transit...

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