The City of Mishawaka is excited to announce the successful launch of its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which took place on September 11, 2024. This initiative is designed to enhance the downtown experience by allowing patrons to...
After nearly two decades since the final South Bend Ethnic Festival bid adieu, the city proudly put on its second annual South Bend Fusion Festival. On September 14 and 15, Fusion Fest transformed Howard Park into a cultural melting pot. The festival...
On August 28, the 2024 Michiana Forty under Forty Alumni Bash, hosted by the South Bend Regional Chamber, provided fellow honorees with an evening of connection and inspiration. Held at the modest Metro Event Center in Elkhart from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,...
Success Academy at Ardmore Trail in South Bend is a trailblazer for reimagining elementary education. Success Academy, an independent, public charter school, is also a fully certified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) school where...
Betsy Dunham, the media arts teacher at Penn High School in Mishawaka, has devoted her life to teaching the craft of photography. Dunham’s dedication to inspiring her students is more than just a job, but rather a wholehearted mission to inspire...
Every school takes pride in its chosen mascot. It is a grand, unifying symbol that students, alumni, teachers, and staff can rally behind. For Mishawaka High School (MHS), a dream came true on August 18 with the unveiling of a nine-foot caveman...
Rebekah Go, the program and communication manager for the Ansari Institute within the Keough School of Global Affairs, has served within nonprofit administration over the last decade. Go’s passion for combating socio-economic disparities extends...
From small-town girl to a strong champion for non-profit work, Bethany Hartley, CEO and President of South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, is fueled by a passion for community development and a commitment to lifelong learning. Growing up in the...
South Shore Convention and Visitor Authority (SSCVA) unites attractions, restaurants, amenities and a summer-autumn blend of events under the “One Tank Trips” campaign. The campaign serves as an invitation for Michiana residents to explore...
