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Gloria Swanson, as faded film actress Norma Desmond, laments to writer Joe Gillis, played by William Holden, during her private New Year’s Eve party about the advent of “talking pictures” ushering out the silent film era. (Paramount Film Archive 1950/provided)

From the Farm: Simple fudge recipe marks 75th anniversary of film noir ‘Sunset Boulevard’

August 8, 2025 at 6:11 p.m.

My co-workers convinced me to join them to see the 1950 black and white film classic by Paramount Pictures, “Sunset Boulevard."

A 19th-century blacksmith reenactor exhibits the tools of his trade during an event recreating trades careers throughout history. A similar free event will be hosted Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, on the Porter County Courthouse Square. (PoCo Museum/provided)

Of Notoriety: Museum reenactors, Pullman lecture, nature exhibit free this weekend

August 7, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

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Valparaiso City Council Member Barbara Domer, D-3, right, addresses the public during the April 28, 2025, City Council meeting. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso City Council member Barb Domer to push redistricting ordinance

August 7, 2025 at 2:08 p.m.

Valparaiso City Council member Barbara Domer will introduce an ordinance to create a bipartisan Citizens Redistricting Advisory Commission.

Erika Watkins, returning for a second four-year term appointment as a member of the Valparaiso School Board, was voted to serve a one-year term as board president at the July 30, 2025, Valparaiso School Board Trustees meeting. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Erika Watkins chosen as Valparaiso School Board president for her second term

August 7, 2025 at 12:34 p.m.

At Erika Watkins' first Valparaiso School Board meeting for her second term July 30, she was unanimously selected as school board president.

Built in 1867 in a Gothic Revival architecture design, the St. John’s Lutheran Church at 218 A St. in LaPorte was purchased in 1954, repurposed and renovated to become the 200-seat stage venue of LaPorte Little Theatre Club. (City of LaPorte/provided)

Of Notoriety: LaPorte Little Theatre Club celebrating a century landmark season

August 6, 2025 at 4:38 p.m.

When I first began writing for the Post-Tribune, I met nurse and “theater know-it-all” Katy Gartland and her husband, Tim Gartland.

Chef Fabio Viviani, 46, of “Top Chef” fame, describes the inspiration for his menu at the unveiling of his new restaurant Alto, perched atop the 17th floor of the new Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort in East Hazel Crest, Illinois on May 27, 2025. (Phil Potempa/Post-Tribune)

Potempa: ‘Top Chef’ Fabio Viviani welcomes guests at his new ‘Alto’ restaurant at Wind Creek Casino and Hotel

August 2, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

Crowning the top story of Wind Creek Chicago Southland is Alto, the newest restaurant opened and operated by Chef Fabio Viviani of finalist fame from the fifth season of Bravo’s...

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who had a near-sell-out lecture event in Jan. 2018 at the 3,875-seat Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago in Jan. 2018, is the finale presenter at the 2025 PNW Sinai Forum 74th Season Series. (Associated Press File Photo)

Of Notoriety: Sinai Forum has Neil deGrasse Tyson among its speakers

July 30, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.

The Northwest Indiana Sinai Forum this fall includes CBS Sunday Morning TV journalist David Pogue and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Valparaiso City Hall. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso City Attorney Patrick Lyp leaving post after decade to be Family Express Corp. counsel

July 30, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

Valparaiso officials are enlisting a new roster of legal guidance after Patrick Lyp announced his departure as city attorney.

A fountain focal point is included at the plaza in Munster, marking the Monon Trailhead opening in 2012. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Monon train trail links memories of San Pierre, Greta Garbo and French Lick resort

July 25, 2025 at 3:46 p.m.

In my journalism career traveling throughout Lake and Porter counties, I’ve always been fascinated by a nod to our farm railroad roots.

Favorite festival costumed characters, led by Mr. Pierogi, greet parade fans from their Whiting Chamber of Commerce float during the 2023 Pierogi Festival in Whiting. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Of Notoriety: Pierogi Fest, Five for Fighting and Jeff Dunham entertain this weekend

July 24, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

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