Overnight, the geese
A poem by Lex Vacilando.
Fathers, Sons, and Notre Dame
His life span and mine, thus far, cover 133 years – 1889 to 2022 – and we, my father and I, shared the planet for only 29 of those years before his death.
Loretta Lynn, Made in Appalachia
Seventy-seven songs on the charts over the years, 16 number one hits, 45 million albums sold and number one female country artist of all time.
The Gritty, DIY World of Lawn Mower Racing
The niche, grassroots sport has a global presence, but it was born in the Rust Belt.
Gary’s Gold Coast
This historic apartment district in Gary, Indiana is a museum of architectural styles.
A Locals’ Guide to Gary, Indiana
Plan your trip to the heart of the Rust Belt.
Are You Staying in South Bend?
On identity, possibilities, and giving my hometown a chance.
Belt’s Top Stories of 2021
Ten pieces our readers kept coming back to.
Reimagining the Myaamia Storytelling Tradition
On Dungeons & Dragons & Diaspora.
The History of American Music, as Recorded in Richmond, Indiana
How one Midwestern record company changed the course of popular music.
Rust Belt Labor: A Reading List
Stories of Rust Belt workers--their lives, histories, memories, and resistance.
Riding the Fort Wayne Line
A proposed Amtrak route would restore passenger service between Chicago, Fort Wayne, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. Can new federal investment make it happen?