Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend shows Irish pride as the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Niles Avenue is temporarily renamed — Saint Patrick's Day Boulevard — even though the parade may be postponed.

The city will mark its 25th celebration with the East Race greening next Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m.

South Bend Police Department tapes case will go to trial in June after a judge said the council cannot decide without a trial+ she allowed some evidence to be struck amid disputes over 2011 phone calls with alleged racist remarks+ a pretrial hearing is set for May 16.

South Bend celebrates St. Patrick’s Day weekend as Fiddler’s Hearth hosts traditional Irish food, dancing, and music all weekend leading into Monday—while the Downtown Pub Crawl attracts crowds decked in green and plans to serve 630 pounds of corned beef on Main Street.

Chef LaQuisha Jackson opened a new culinary school in South Bend today to teach cooking skills to students from underserved communities.

One of her students said the program offers hands-on classes and career training—expecting more opportunities soon.

Notre Dame is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for practices that may favor some races over others—one of 45 schools under review.

The university said it follows the law and works to treat every student fairly.

Amazon Web Services—known as AWS—has applied to fill nearly 10 wetland acres to expand its New Carlisle data center.

Local residents plan to meet with county leaders this week while the Indiana Department of Environmental Management accepts public comments until March 20.

The Studebaker Museum has a new exhibit — The South Bend Region of the Sports Car Club of America — that shows historic sports car displays and is open until June 8 at 201 Chapin St.

Local DICK’S Sporting Goods in Mishawaka is hosting autograph signings with Notre Dame Women’s Basketball players — including Olivia Miles, Liza Karlen, Liatu King, Kate Koval, Sonia Citron and Cass Prosper — on Saturday, March 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. as the team awaits its tournament seeding on Selection Sunday.

Oliver Mansion Specialty Tour: Gaslights and Granite Boulders

Explore the historic Oliver Mansion on a guided tour that examines its technological evolution and architectural features.

MARA Quarterly Community Meeting

Join us as we discuss progress made since last year and explore opportunities for continued collaboration! As always, feel free to share this invitation with your network or any community members who should be part of the conversation.

Actors From The London Stage Perform Shakespeare's Hamlet

This stage adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet explores themes of madness, revenge, and the supernatural in a compelling interpretation of the classic play.

Duke vs. Notre Dame Lacrosse

12 PM — Arlotta Stadium — Streaming available — Catch the exciting college lacrosse matchup between Duke and Notre Dame live from South Bend.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny

Bring your pets for a fun photo opportunity with Bunny — 12-4 p.m. — University Park Mall — Free entry — Capture adorable moments with your furry friends this Easter!

South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting

6:45-7:30 a.m. | South Bend, Indiana | Free | Connect with local women in a supportive and inspiring small group setting.

Trinity School Open House

7-8 p.m. | Trinity School at Greenlawn | Free entry | Explore Trinity School's rigorous education and community-focused values during the open house event.

South Bend Amazing Race & Tour

11 a.m. — Chicory Cafe — Individual ticket required — Solve clues and tackle wacky tasks to explore hidden gems in South Bend.

Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball

4-6:30 p.m. — Century Center — Check event page for pricing — Get ready to groove with your mom for a night of fun and unforgettable memories.

Toddler Sports Classes

5:15-7:15 p.m. — Indiana Invaders Sports Complex (North) — Registration required — Engage your little ones in active sports classes designed for ages 2-6 to promote development and fun.