Kevin Zaragoza
@midwestregionrat.bsky.social
I think trains are pretty neat
he/him-queer/angry sewer gremlin.
he/him-queer/angry sewer gremlin.
Pinned
Remember to salt your driveways and sidewalks this winter. Helps to melt the ICE.
Remember to salt your driveways and sidewalks this winter. Helps to melt the ICE.
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Remember to salt your driveways and sidewalks this winter. Helps to melt the ICE.
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Gary ELevated Coalition proposes new trail through city's midtown
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Gary ELevated Coalition proposes new trail through city's midtown
The Gary ELevated Coalition met for the first time to discuss the proposal of a 3.8 mile bike and pedestrian trail that will run through the heart of the city.
nwitimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Gary ELevated Coalition proposes new trail through city's midtown
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nwitimes.com/news/local/l...
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It seems like nothing north of the Mason Dixon line is able to get financing at the moment. All the money and people continue flooding into the sunbelt despite the ever increasing prevalence of climate change related extreme weather in those areas.
Michigan City refuses deadline extension for $305 million SoLa development, saying project hasn't lined up financing
Michigan City refused another deadline extension for the $305 million SoLa development, saying project hasn't lined up financing after five years. The developer still hopes to move forward next year.
nwitimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
It seems like nothing north of the Mason Dixon line is able to get financing at the moment. All the money and people continue flooding into the sunbelt despite the ever increasing prevalence of climate change related extreme weather in those areas.
Maybe 2026 won't be so ba... okay nevermind.
December 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Maybe 2026 won't be so ba... okay nevermind.
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New: Today, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission took the next step toward returning passenger rail service (Amtrak) to Union Station downtown by approving funding for a feasibility study of the reuse of the historic passenger concourse and reinstallation of a center platform
December 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
New: Today, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission took the next step toward returning passenger rail service (Amtrak) to Union Station downtown by approving funding for a feasibility study of the reuse of the historic passenger concourse and reinstallation of a center platform
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Babe, wake up: the South Shore Line posted a test train timelapse video of the new Monon Corridor, dashing through the snow on the new electrified route set to open in the 1st quarter of 2026! ⚡️🛤️
youtu.be/oPP610icJHI
youtu.be/oPP610icJHI
Monon Corridor Test Train Run
YouTube video by My South Shore Line
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Babe, wake up: the South Shore Line posted a test train timelapse video of the new Monon Corridor, dashing through the snow on the new electrified route set to open in the 1st quarter of 2026! ⚡️🛤️
youtu.be/oPP610icJHI
youtu.be/oPP610icJHI
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Glad to see public housing getting some attention
Hammond apartment complex gets $22.5 million renovation
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www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
Hammond apartment complex gets $22.5 million renovation
Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said the renovation will "modernize Hammond’s largest affordable housing community" and contribute to ongoing city efforts.
www.nwitimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Glad to see public housing getting some attention
What people think aughts architecture looked like vs what it actually (mostly) looked like
October 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
What people think aughts architecture looked like vs what it actually (mostly) looked like
I'm so excited! FLUID is great but I'm glad it'll have some competition. Also glad to see such a neat mid-century building get reused.
Michigan City's historic but long-abandoned Valentine Diner will soon find new life.
www.nwitimes.com/news/state-r...
www.nwitimes.com/news/state-r...
September 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I'm so excited! FLUID is great but I'm glad it'll have some competition. Also glad to see such a neat mid-century building get reused.
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Downtown Hammond revitalization piques interest from potential investors
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www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
Downtown Hammond revitalization piques interest from potential investors
Commercial real estate agents, investors and businesses have been showing interest in downtown Hammond.
www.nwitimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Downtown Hammond revitalization piques interest from potential investors
www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
New meme format?
September 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New meme format?
September 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Perfect day for some baseball. The ever so slight whiff of steel mill exhaust just adds to the vibes
August 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Perfect day for some baseball. The ever so slight whiff of steel mill exhaust just adds to the vibes
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$303M SoLa development overlooking Lake Michigan lands final city approval
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www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
$303 million SoLa development with rooftop pool overlooking Lake Michigan lands final city approval
After much hype, years of delay and glossy renderings, one of the most potentially transformative projects planned for Northwest Indiana in years is finally happening.
www.nwitimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
$303M SoLa development overlooking Lake Michigan lands final city approval
www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
When you're feeling bored at the office...I might be a little bit proud of myself
August 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
When you're feeling bored at the office...I might be a little bit proud of myself
Was never opposed to the airport extension because I figured they'd do something like this. Glad to be proven right. It'll sorta be like the Princeton dinky.
look what I found in the corners of the internet
maybe they are serious about downtown South Bend
maybe they are serious about downtown South Bend
August 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Was never opposed to the airport extension because I figured they'd do something like this. Glad to be proven right. It'll sorta be like the Princeton dinky.
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The Banc first transit-oriented development to cross finish line, paving way for more projects www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
The Banc first transit-oriented development to cross finish line, paving way for more projects
"It's the beginning of transit-oriented development in the Region. We're already seeing the growth here and in Michigan City," South Shore Line President Michael Noland said.
www.nwitimes.com
August 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Banc first transit-oriented development to cross finish line, paving way for more projects www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
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Michigan City hoping to encourage more development and construction with open office hours www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
Michigan City hoping to encourage more development and construction with open office hours
Michigan City is aiming to be more welcoming to building and developing by hosting weekly open office hours and putting the building permit process online, aiming to make it easier to do business ther...
www.nwitimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Michigan City hoping to encourage more development and construction with open office hours www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
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In an update to the Northwest Indiana RDA’s Strategic Plan this week, the RDA states it intends to explore extensions to the South Shore Line along the West Lake Corridor, including Lowell and Crown Point, and an additional branch to Valpo.
June 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
In an update to the Northwest Indiana RDA’s Strategic Plan this week, the RDA states it intends to explore extensions to the South Shore Line along the West Lake Corridor, including Lowell and Crown Point, and an additional branch to Valpo.
@shadowtodd.bsky.social
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Christian music is experiencing a pop breakthrough
Once largely confined to insular networks, contemporary Christian music is having a breakthrough moment on the pop charts with artists like Brandon Lake and Forrest Frank.
www.npr.org
June 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
@shadowtodd.bsky.social
Thoughts?
Thoughts?