City Officials Request Your Input on Fair Housing


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

Pursuant to its authority under the Fair Housing Act, HUD has directed program participants to undertake a new type of assessment of fair housing issues called the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) approach. The updated AFH rule is designed to improve community planning in order to overcome fair housing issues. The Department of Community Development, in partnership with the Hammond ...

“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in September


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us for Wine and Canvas at the Jean Shepherd Community Center! 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 Friday, September 23, 2016 6:00pm until 9:00pm $35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 years and older. Visit: http://www.wineandcanvas.com/south-bend-in.html to reserve your seat! Seats are limited, so hurry! Call 219-554-0155 with any questions.

Hammond Hops Fest


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority, The PAV

It’s back! Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the Hammond Hops Fest on Saturday, September 17th! This year, all beer! Get your tickets today at ticketweb.com or visit the Hammond Marina at 701 Casino Center Drive. VIP Access- Get in one hour early and sample limited VIP brews. VIP …

WWE Live at the Hammond Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

WWE Returns to Hammond for the 1st Time in 2 Years! Friday, October 21st, 2016, 7:30pm at the Hammond Civic Center. See your Favorite WWE Superstars including: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Charlotte, The New Day, Sami Zayn, Rusev, Cesaro, and many more!* Tickets start at just $15! Tickets available now at www.NXTTickets.com or at the Hammond Civic Center …

August Mayor’s Night Out Has Been Cancelled


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has canceled the August 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out scheduled in the 1st District at the Wolf Lake Pavilion due to the expected rain. The new date will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Clark MS/HS, 1921 Davis Avenue in the cafeteria from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Participants can enter at Door C. Contact Mayor’s …

Another office building may be coming to Oxbow


CATEGORY: City Planning, Community Development, News

By Edwin Bierschenk Original article here. A second high-end office building may be coming to the city's Oxbow Landing development. The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday is expected to enter into an option agreement with ATG Real Estate Development LLC for the last parcel of land the commission has available at the development. ATG is well along on construction of ...