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Mike Pinkowski and Michael Cass have hosted a family tailgate at Notre Dame home games for nearly 50 years near the stadium.

The event brings loved ones together for food, friendly competition and shared memories + mementos honoring those no longer with them.

Niles Scream Park opened a week ago and will run until Nov.

7 while using 150+ volunteers each night to support local Michiana charities, following a $153,300 donation last year.

The Potawatomi Zoo celebrated International Red Panda Day last Saturday by announcing its red panda cub, Clifford, was named and raising over $2,000 for conservation as visitors met the cub and his mom Raya at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Vahid Sadrzadeh interviewed Dr. Paul W.

Popiel, the new director of the Notre Dame marching band, as the band marks over 100 years of musical excellence — the conversation highlighted their rich local tradition and a special on-set performance in South Bend.

Visit South Bend & Michiana met with the ABC57 Kickoff team on Saturday, Sep.

19 to discuss local gameday traditions and the role of the legendary Corby's in the community.

High school football games on Friday, Sept.

18 provided scores from both South Bend and statewide contests. Local teams including South Bend Riley and Jimtown recorded competitive wins in a night of gridiron play.

Former Notre Dame stars Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price will face off in an NFL game today at 4:25 p.m. at State Farm Stadium (Glendale) as Love, coming off a minor injury, readied himself for this second NFL appearance after an impressive debut.

Third-ranked Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 on Saturday, Sept.

19 at Notre Dame Stadium in a rain-soaked contest that saw solid defense and balanced offense—extending the Irish's win streak to 13 while the Spartans fell to 2-1.