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4Free things to do
92New spots
100New stories

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This week in Porter County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 10 events, day by day →

Big Cup Scramble

Saturday 9am · The Course at Aberdeen

9/11 Day Remembrance Project. Meal packing day with Feed the Region and Uniquely Nico

Saturday 9am · Valparaiso, Indiana · Free

Gospel Bowl 2026

Saturday 12pm · Gospel Bowl · Free

Meet the Author: Peggy Archer

Saturday 2pm · The Press Bookstore & Coffee Shop

Edge of Liberty Craft Fair

Sunday 10am · The Edge of Liberty · Free

New in Porter County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bru-Man's Hot Chicken

Restaurants

Turn up the spice: Bru-Man's Hot Chicken is Valparaiso’s go-to for Nashville-style heat, from crispy fresh, never frozen sandwiches to a flight of tenders that lets you sample every level, ghost pepper included.

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Rage Ink Tattooz

Beauty

Portage ink, done right: When you want a no‑drama place for tattoos plus a full piercing lineup, Rage Ink Tattooz keeps it simple and solid, with on‑hand jewelry from nose and septum rings to earrings, so you can pick your look and get it done in one trip.

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Washington Street Tap Room

Nightlife

Indiana taps, always rotating: Washington Street Tap Room keeps at least 12 rotating beers on tap, plus a deep bottle and can list you can drink here or take home.

washingtonsttaproom.com ↗

Porter County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Porter County’s best →

Most read in Porter County

The five stories Porter County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  2. 1940s time capsule revealed as Good Fellow Lodge restoration debuts for community use

    The newly renovated Good Fellow Lodge in Indiana Dunes has made its debut for community use.

    Full story at wsbt.com ↗

  3. A Chevy Cruze Just Powered Three Fridges and a House for 5 Days on 0.22 Gallons an Hour

    A car owner in Valparaiso, Indiana, Dre Dan used a Chevy Cruze to power his entire house for five days, powering three refrigerators, an upright freezer, a TV, multiple laptops and monitors, and household lighting.

    Full story at motorbiscuit.com ↗

  4. Indiana hospitals will no longer divert ambulances during overcrowding

    Indiana hospitals will no longer be allowed to divert ambulances to less busy facilities during peak busy times, ending a longstanding practice that could add minutes onto precious timelines.

    Full story at indystar.com ↗

  5. Historic Indiana Outage Leaves Damage, Bills And Frustration - InkFreeNews

    The largest outage in the history of NIPSCO in northwest Indiana has left nearly all 375,000 customers without power for 10 days, causing significant damage to their homes and businesses.

    Full story at inkfreenews.com ↗

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