WHAM is a hit for the 11th year, bike riders cycle through NWI at night

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There's no hard and fast rule book for when a worldwide pandemic hits unexpectedly, but as Hammond's Mayor, Tom McDermott, Jr., has relied on what he knows best - how to communicate transparently, often, and well. Hear about his and his team's thoughtful approaches to staying connected with the community to provide education, reassurance, and facts in a time of crisis. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: www.valpo.life www.laportecounty.life www.nwi.life www.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.
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Tom McDermott, Jr., can point to those who have inspired him as a leader - literally. Their books and figurines line his library shelves as a constant reminder of the strong-willed, scrappy, smart, wise, controversial, and otherwise greats who came before him. Here he talks about those people and the traits that shaped him as he plows through is 16th year as Mayor of the City of Hammond. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: www.valpo.life www.laportecounty.life www.nwi.life www.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.
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Leadership Life | Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. | Regional Cooperation and A City United

Tom McDermott, Jr., said Northwest Indiana has some tremendous mayors, and he's proud to call them colleagues - especially during a pandemic. Gain insight on how he and the Region's mayors have cooperated during this time, and also learn what has impressed Tom when it comes to his community coming together to help and support each other. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: www.valpo.life www.laportecounty.life www.nwi.life www.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.
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Life on the Streets of Hammond Featuring Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.

“It’s friggin’ hot in here,” Mayor McDermott says while leaning over Ideas in Motion Founder, Chris Mahlmann, to flip on the car air conditioning. He pauses and looks to Mahlmann concerned, “I can say friggin’ right?” The exchange gave an indication on the candid and light-hearted style of interview in a new series Ideas in Motion Media has launched called "Life on the Streets," featuring Northwest Indiana Leaders, set in a car as they travel through the communities in which they serve. Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott was the first featured and both Mahlmann and McDermott realized how to take advantage of the setting they were in. http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/government-community-resources/65632-life-on-the-streets-of-hammond-featuring-mayor-thomas-mcdermott-jr 0:00 Intro 0:13 Exploring Hammond's Famous Bike Path 0:59 Hammond Marina and the Impact of Mayor Thomas McDermott, Sr. 3:57 McDermott's Life in the Political Spotlight & Marissa McDermott's venture into politics 6:28 McDermott on Neighboring Politics with other Mayors 8:03 Seeing Lost Marsh Golf Club and the history behind the club 8:51 Wolf Lake Pavillion's Impact in Hammond 10:53 McDermott shares Hammond's new bike path 12:05 Festival of the Lakes and McDermott's secret rock star side.
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An Interview with Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. - Festival of the Lakes 2016

Festival of the Lakes is a huge event for the city of Hammond, so when we sat down with Mayor McDermott it was something we had to talk about. To find more information on the 2016 Festival of the Lakes, go here: http://www.nwindianalife.com/entertainment/gatherings/60795-2016-festival-of-the-lakes-preview-guide
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Summer in the City - What is up in Hammond with Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.

The Mayor of Hammond Tom McDermott Jr. recently sat down to talk to us about the upcoming Festival of the Lakes, what Hammond has to offer during the summer, and Mr. McDermott's favorite activities to do in Hammond. To find more information about the Festival of the Lakes you can go here: http://festival.gohammond.com/

WHAM is a hit for the 11th year, bike riders cycle through NWI at night

By: Grace Bentkowski Last Updated: August 7, 2022

The lights are off, and the ride is on! The City of Hammond and City of Whiting hosted its 11th annual WHAM After Midnight Ride early Sunday morning with glow-in-the-dark decor and decked-out cycles. As a way for bikers to enjoy the scenic paths and...

City of Hammond 11th Annual WHAM After Midnight Ride 2022

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Pulaski Park Skate Park to Re-open

By: City of Hammond Last Updated: August 3, 2022

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Department of Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that Hammond’s Pulaski Park Skate Park will re-open Thursday, August 4, 2022. Last month the skate park was closed due to repetitive vandalism...

Festival of the Lakes with Rick Ross 2022

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Festival of the Lakes with Lynyrd Skynyrd 2022

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Sweet Home Hammond, Indiana- City of Hammond annual Festival of the Lakes

By: Brenna Sealy, Collin Gee Last Updated: July 14, 2022

Darius Rucker kicked off the first night of the City of Hammond Festival of the Lakes with a bang. This festival brings in people from all over the Chicagoland area to Hammond to enjoy food, carnival rides and games, and most of all: live music. The...

Festival of the Lakes with Darius Rucker 2022

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, July 14 – 17

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: July 11, 2022

Want to add some fun to your upcoming weekend? You’ve come to the right place! We have a list here that features a ton of great events in cities all around the Region - including Valparaiso, Crown Point, Michigan City, Hammond, Hobart, La Porte,...

City of Hammond Festival of the Lakes Launch Party 2022

By: Collin Gee Last Updated: July 8, 2022

The City of Hammond hosted a launch party to kick off its 18th annual Festival of the Lakes event. The party was held at Byway Brewery in Hammond and featured excellent music by the Blue Submarine band as well as delicious food and beverages from...

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