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Garden Beats and Verses: A Mid‑Summer Gathering

July 21, 2026

The Sherman Avenue Community Garden in South Bend will host a Mid‑Summer Festival on July 25, from one to four o’clock. The gathering blends music, poetry and art in a relaxed afternoon. Organizers Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. and garden founder Evie Barton are pulling the event together. The

opinion

America’s Moral Compass: Faith Over Politics

July 14, 2026

The founding document of the United States begins with a bold statement that all people are equal and possess rights given by a higher power. This idea is not merely political; it points to a spiritual source of dignity that predates any government. Even though some early leaders were deists, they s

politics

Restoring Washington: A closer look at Trump’s infrastructure push in the capital

July 5, 2026

Officials are calling it a cleanup effort—but some wonder who really benefits. Over the last few years, $14. 7 million helped refresh the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool, while $250 million went toward reviving the Kennedy Center. Then there’s the $400 million plan for a White House ballroom. The

politics

America’s Promise Still In‑Progress

July 4, 2026

The Fourth of July is usually a day to cheer, but it also asks us to remember the words that started the nation: “We hold these truths to be self‑evident, that all men are created equal. ” In 1852, Frederick Douglass stood in Rochester and asked a powerful question that still echoes today: “What

entertainment

Reading Lights Up the Silver Screen

July 4, 2026

The city’s historic streets recently hosted a film crew, turning everyday neighborhoods into a movie set for the new drama “Magic Time. ” The production took place in June, using two restored homes owned by local councilman O. Christopher Miller and his wife William Bender. Their Victorian architect

politics

Mount Rushmore Gets a Big Night: President, Fireworks and Weather Drama

July 3, 2026

South Dakota is ready to host a huge celebration that marks 250 years of the United States. The plan includes fireworks worth about $700, 000 and a visit from President Donald Trump. Earlier this year the governor sent an official invitation hoping to attract national attention. The White House conf

entertainment

Summer night magic at Great America

July 3, 2026

Six Flags Great America is turning the Fourth of July into a two-day party that doubles as a history lesson. On July 3 and 4 the park will throw Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S, a block-long block party that stretches past sunset. The headline act is an all-drone light show that paints the s

entertainment

Disney’s New Voice‑Talent Program Picks 10 Fresh Faces

July 2, 2026

The first cohort of Disney Kids & Family’s Voice Talent Search is set to begin, with ten hopefuls chosen from more than 7, 500 entries across the country. The selection process involved multiple rounds of review by Disney’s own casting and creative teams, who looked for originality, authenticity, an

weather

Hot July 4 Weekend: Sunshine, Thunderstorms and No Hurricane Threat

July 2, 2026

Florida is gearing up for a hot Fourth of July, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid‑90s and a heat index that could reach 107 degrees. The National Weather Service warns of scattered to numerous showers and lightning each day, so expect some rain while you enjoy the fireworks. Saharan

technology

Creative Pathways: How One Artist Uses Tech and Story to Keep Making Movies

July 1, 2026

Doug Werby started his career when film was switching from film rolls to computers. He always liked new tools and used them to tell better stories. In the early days he worked in marketing, but soon moved into editing because it let him shape stories. Editing helped him find a way to express himself