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Friday Night Live: Taco Fest Returns to Downtown La Porte this Month
La PORTE, IN (June 5, 2025) – Lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine should start gearing up for the next event in the Friday Night Live series, according to Civic & Events Director Gregory Pietsch.The ever-popular Taco Fest will return to Downtown La Porte on Friday, June 20 from 6-10 p.m. Featuring local taco vendors, a beer garden and a live performance by the Latin-American musical group Latitude Music, this event is free and open to all ages. Given the popularity and growth this event has experienced over the last
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Schedule Announced for Fifth Annual LakeFest
La PORTE, IN (May 29, 2025) - The LakeFest planning committee today released the festival's schedule of events for its fifth annual season, according to Park Superintendent and Committee Chair Mark Schreiber. New this year are weekend steamboat rides on Pine Lake, a family beach bash along Stone Lake, free fitness classes Unity Park and a Sunday brew fest on Stone Lake Beach. Of course, live music returns to the parks – including a free concert by global pop sensation Jesse McCartney – as well as an artisan
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New Sponsorship Program Launches at Activity Center for Older Adults
La Porte, IN — May 14, 2025 — The Activity Center for Older Adults (ACOA), a vibrant hub serving the senior population of La Porte, is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed sponsorship program, effective June 1. This initiative gives local businesses and organizations a unique opportunity to connect with La Porte’s older adult community in a meaningful way while supporting the Center’s mission to promote active, healthy and engaged living. With our new partnership opportunities, sponsors are
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Friday Night Live Series Returns this Month, Kicks Off with All-New Event
La PORTE, IN (May 8, 2025) – The ever-popular Friday Night Live event series will return to downtown La Porte later this month, according to Civic & Events Director Gregory Pietsch.Kicking things off will be the first-ever Country & ’Que on Friday, May 30. This event will feature local barbecue food vendors, a beer garden and a live musical performance by up-and-coming country artist Mark Taylor. Free to attend and open to all ages, Pietsch said this is the perfect start to a jam-packed summer."We have an
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The City of La Porte celebrates opening of Chipotle
La PORTE, IN (Mar. 24, 2025) – Local officials gathered for a ribbon cutting this morning to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of La Porte’s newest restaurant. Chipotle Mexican Grill, located at 150 Pine Lake Avenue, will open its doors today at 10:45 a.m. The multinational, fast casual chain specializes in made-to-order bowls, burritos and tacos with fresh ingredients. Mayor Tom Dermody said La Porte residents have been eagerly awaiting the restaurant’s grand opening since the day the project was
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Mayor Tom Dermody Announces New Development Along 39 North
La Porte, IN – Mayor Dermody in partnership with IST Distribution, announced plans for a $24 million capital investment to build and equip an 81,000 sq. ft. plastic pellet distribution facility along 39 North at 2321 Progress Drive. IST Distribution will utilize the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad spur to bring in bulk plastic pellets for distribution to customers across the United States. The company plans to employ 12 new full-time employees making an average wage of $34.00/hour. According
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Gov. Holcomb Announces Plans for New $1B Microsoft Data Center in Northwest Indiana
LA PORTE, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Microsoft will invest $1 billion to establish a new data center in northwest Indiana. The new facility, which will create up to 200 new jobs by the end of 2032 in La Porte, will accelerate cloud computing infrastructure to support growth in technology and artificial intelligence worldwide. “Indiana is committed to being a central hub in the global economy of the future, and this latest announcement ensures Hoosier communities and talent will
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La Porte to Begin Servicing 39 North Following Successful Annexation
La Porte, IN (Mar. 25, 2024) - Residents and business owners of 39 North can expect to see City service vehicles in and around the neighborhood very soon, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. The city's annexation of the 39 North Conservancy District took effect on Monday, March 11, 2024, following several years of studies and negotiations. Per state statute, the City has one year from the effective date to provide non-capital services. However, Dermody said services such as police and fire coverage,
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- La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
- INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
- Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
- GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte’s Competitive Advantage
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