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NIPSCO is donating $2M to local nonprofits for storm recovery following August's severe weather while pausing electric shutoffs and collections until Sept.

30 to ease household bills. The funds will support families with food, housing + other essential needs.

The Morning Mule celebrated its official ribbon cutting earlier this month at its Granger location (1213 E.

University Drive) and has been serving elevated comfort food along with craft cocktails daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ace Hardware began its Labor Day sale yesterday with select grills discounted up to $160 on top brands like Weber, Traeger, and Blackstone, with grill deals ending Sept.

9 and the overall sale running through Sept. 14; local shoppers can also earn rewards perks such as free delivery + exclusive offers.

South Bend Tribune reporters visited Apothica Teas this week for the Bites in the Bend column and evaluated the shop’s offerings to help locals decide if the flavors are worth trying.

The Civic Center Board of Managers approved a resolution Thursday that the South Bend Museum of Art's lease at Century Center will expire in 3 years — prompting the museum to start a collaborative search with city and Century Center officials for a new home to upgrade its studios.

The 14th Michiana Renaissance Festival will return at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds this weekend (Saturday, Aug.

29 and Sunday, Aug. 30) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features sword fights, reenactments, craft demos, and live music.

World Dance Showdown began Thursday, Aug.

27 at Century Center with nearly 1,000 dancers competing in styles like line dancing + ballroom dancing. Workshops and competitions will run through Sunday, Aug. 30.

Tribune Talk's roundtable discussion—led by engagement editor Aleisa Redding and sports reporter Kyle Smedley—examined the impact of Black athletes on South Bend history, with insights drawn from the Aug.

26 conversation. The event highlighted the local legacy of athletic achievement.

South Bend Saint Joseph girls soccer Huskies beat Penn 1-0 as juniors Lily Neeser and Lauren Hickey spoke after the win.

Notre Dame will open its football season on Sunday, Sept.

6 at Lambeau Field (named for Irish alum Curly Lambeau, founder of the Packers), marking only the third college game played there and the first visit by the Irish since 2016.

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