Pete Buttigieg is headlining this year’s SXSW conference. South Bend’s former mayor and the current Transportation Secretary is one of several keynote speakers. “U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will emphasize SXSW’s continued focus on how technological innovations are transforming mobility,” says Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for SXSW. Buttigieg was sworn in as President Biden’s…
If you’re like us, you’re always looking for the next big movie or show to watch. Thankfully with Netflix, you never have to wait very long. New content is constantly coming every single month. In fact, it doesn’t just come in one dump at the start of the month but in tranches throughout the month….
Bernie Sanders’ mittens don’t just make for a good internet meme. They also helped raise nearly $2 million for charity. The senator from Vermont and former two-time Democratic presidential candidate unintentionally created an internet sensation after last week’s inauguration. A photograph of Sanders in mittens and a parka went viral, and the rest is internet…
Beloved long-time Jeopardy host Alex Trebek gave fans an update on his health on Wednesday. A year ago, Trebek was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 79-year-old game show host recorded a roughly two-minute video addressed to fans. “Hi, everyone. If you’ve got a minute I’d like to bring you up to date on my health situation,”…
If you are looking for a little movie magic this weekend, The Call of the Wild (2020) fits the bill nicely. It is a solid adaptation of Jack London’s 1903 novel, which you may remember from middle school. The film follows the incredible journey of a canine pup named Buck who is called to the…
Are you a fan of the blues? One of the largest blues festivals in the country – the Chicago Blues Festival – just announced its 2020 lineup. While blues music originated in the Deep South, Chicago is the birthplace of urban blues. The festival – which is in its 36th year in 2020 – celebrates…
The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the founding of both the local and national leagues the same year, with a series of events throughout 2020. The series, “Owning Our Past, Imagining Our Future,” celebrates suffrage for women and the work of the League,…
The South Bend Voice is pleased to announce South Bend Voice en español, a new translation feature for our Spanish-speaking community members. There is a thriving Latino community in South Bend. Latin American immigrants are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the region, contributing not only to the local economy but also making South Bend…
The South Bend Alumni Association will hold its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 16 at Elbel Park Golf Club. Proceeds from the event – which is in its 26th year – support college scholarships for South Bend Community School students.
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on Monday night in his first appearance as a Democratic presidential candidate. “It has been quite a ride for you,” Noah remarked. “It’s been a whirlwind.” Noah noted that only a few months ago, few people in the country knew Buttigieg’s name….
