Downtown South Bend

For the first time since its 2021 renovation, the St. Joseph County Public Library's main site downtown South Bend will close Jan. 5-9 for elevator repairs. Its attached Community Learning Center will remain open to provide warmth for the homeless and limited library services.

Saturday, February 21st at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN

New York-based Washington Square Development says tariffs on materials needed to renovate their Liberty Tower caused delays that have made it miss its Dec. 31 deadline.

YMCA CEO Mark Weber says their child care center serving St. Joseph and Benton Harbor is full, and he says downtown South Bend lacks a high-quality child care option for downtown workers.

The South Bend Civic Theatre presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - December 12th through the 21st.

Disney’s High School Musical - October 3rd through 12th, 2025 at The South Bend Civic Theatre Wilson Auditorium

Our WVPE Photo of the Week is called “Bee Thirsty” and was taken by Kryston Henderson. It’s a photo of a Bumble bee wetting his whistle in downtown SB.

Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is leaving downtown South Bend at a time when residents, especially the poor, are having a harder time affording transportation.

South Bend’s vibrant Art Beat festival returns tomorrow, transforming Jefferson Bridge and the East Bank into a lively celebration of local art, music, and food.

Artists from around the country last week painted seven murals as part of Downtown South Bend Inc.'s fourth annual Mural Mania. It's funded by the city, philanthropic grants, payments from building owners, and GoFundMe.