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1. South Bend approves funding for supermarket expansion, affordable housing on west side (wndu.com) — South Bend's Redevelopment Commission just approved funding to expand MorMex Fresh Market and build new affordable apartments on the city's west side, directly affecting local food access and housing. The supermarket will grow by 8,000 square feet, while a six-unit, income-conscious apartment building near downtown aims to match the neighborhood's historic character and support families' budgets.
2. South Bend officials are fighting against non-disclosure agreements following confirmation of Amazon data center NDA (abc57.com) — South Bend council members are pushing a transparency ordinance to limit non-disclosure agreements after questions about an Amazon data center's wastewater and secrecy. The proposal would bar future NDAs for city officials, review past agreements, and add penalties, while council leaders debate whether it needs more private discussion before reaching the full agenda.
3. South Bend muralist chosen to paint mural on new Indiana Fever center (southbendtribune.com) — A South Bend muralist has been chosen to create a major mural for the Indiana Fever's new Sports Performance Center, giving the project a strong hometown connection. Locals may recognize her from Mural Mania and pieces at Pier Park, the Farmers Market, and the South Bend Museum of Art, as she brings that same bold style to a 40-by-60-foot work in Indianapolis.
4. South Bend Fire Department offers proper way of retiring U.S. Flag (wsbt.com) — If you have a worn or tattered U.S. flag in South Bend, the fire department will retire it respectfully through a ceremonial burning handled with local veterans. Residents can drop flags at several city fire stations or the Marine Corps League, ensuring each flag is honored with dignity at the end of its service life.
5. Inside South Bend, Indiana's journey creating a digital service team (route-fifty.com) — South Bend is rapidly building out its digital services division to streamline city work and improve online tools residents use, including a major redesign of the city website expected next year. Local leaders describe how early tech experiments, support from past administrations, and a new Bloomberg-funded analytics project with Notre Dame are shaping more efficient, resident-focused services.
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