Five Spots to Get Soaked Near South Bend
When I returned to South Bend I was worried about living in a city so far from the ocean. After all, Indiana is in the landlocked Midwest and doesn’t even have a famous river like the Colorado or Mississippi. I’ve been here for seven months now, and I’m happy to report my fears were groundless. […]
Main Street Grille – The Setting is Great But They Need to Work on Their Plates
The décor of the Main Street Grille compares with that of the area’s other upscale restaurants – sheik yet small and cozy. Its small dining room offers booths and tables and a full bar with a number of wines and high-end liquors. The food, however doesn’t match the setting. My party of three ordered Cheese […]
2006 High School Graduation Rates
Indiana has released its high school graduation rates for 2006. Statewide 76.5 percent of students graduate in four years and 11.2 percent are classified as dropout/undetermined. More information is online at the state’s web-site and the South Bend Tribune (permalink). Here are the details for area schools: Adams Clay Mishawaka Marian Penn Riley St. Joseph Washington
Top 5 Places to Stay When Visiting South Bend
South Bend may not have a Park-Hyatt or a Hilton, but it has a variety of accommodations from no frills to plush. These are among the best: The Mariott – One of South Bend’s signature buildings with a glass elevator and impressive lobby. It is connected to the Century Center by a skywalk, and adjacent […]
South Bend (Area)’s Best Holiday Lights
If you’re looking for holiday cheer in Chicago you go to Michigan Ave, in New York to Times Square, in San Francisco to Union Square and in South Bend…Winding Brook. Although it’s technically in Mishawaka, this neighborhood is the area’s epicenter of holiday decorations. Thousands of cars will file through to marvel at the dozens […]