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New downtown South Bend location for the YMCA now open
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The YMCA returns home to downtown South Bend. The YMCA of Greater Michiana's new location on West Jefferson in Leighton Plaza is now officially open. The South Bend Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously to approve moving the YMCA into Leighton Plaza back in April. The former site...
Projects and development around the City of South Bend
The City of South Bend is such a special community because of it's culture. It's the melting pot of northern Indiana. City council members Canneth and Troy were on Hometown Living to talk about a few projects developing around the area. If you want to know what's happening in the city, call the number at 574-233-0311 or visit the website.
Firemen's Festival in Bremen
Fire fighters in Bremen are inviting you to a week-long festival. For 67 years the volunteer firemen have celebrated the community through parades and carnival rides. It took a year of planning divided between 30 volunteers, and when it was time to set up all the tents, it only took a few hours.
South Bend Tribune transitioning to mail delivery for print newspaper
Starting Wednesday, July 15, the U.S. Postal Service will be delivering the South Bend Tribune to optimize resources amidst increasing digital readership demand. The round-the-clock online news cycle has made digital products the first choice for breaking-news, and print subscribers are increasingly engaging digitally. As such, The Tribune will be putting renewed emphasis on the printed newspaper as a place readers can dive into local news with more impact and context, feel-good community features, sports analysis and commentary — the stories you can’t get anywhere else.
9th Annual South Bend Pride Festival happening June 15
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The LGBTQ Center is holding the South Bend Pride Festival for the ninth year, with the celebration kicking off at Potawatomi Park on Saturday, June 15, from 1 to 7 p.m. Organizers say all are welcome and attendees can expect food, a vendor fair, a beer...
South Bend council skeptical of David Matthews' request to change LaSalle Ave. apartment deal
SOUTH BEND — South Bend officials on Monday voted to allow developer David Matthews two more weeks to make his case that the city should alter a plan for tax breaks on his high-rise apartment complex because, he argues, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed construction. Matthews wants the South Bend Common Council to amend...
South Shore freight seeking to rezone property
ST. JOSEPH, Ind. (WSBT) — More rezoning could be coming in the New Carlisle area but no new property is being purchased. Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad are looking at rezoning property they've owned since 2007 for any future expansion. This is a project with South Shore...
Applications open for Neighborhood IGNITE Grant Program in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The City of South Bend announced the launch of the 2024 Neighborhood IGNITE Grant Program, with applications open as of Monday, June 10. IGNITE, or Innovation Grants for Neighborhood Inspiration, Transformation, and Enhancement, is a program that can provide up to $15,000 for neighborhood associations to jumpstart programs that positively impact their community.
Two South Bend streets closing next week for concrete repair
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend announced two local streets will be closed for concrete repair and reconstruction starting next week. One closure, on Bellewood Drive from Summit Drive to Westwood Lane, is expected to start on Tuesday, June 11, while the second closure, on Wall Street from Twyckeham Drive to Greenlawn Avenue, is expected to start on Thursday, June 13.
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