Jennifer Weingart

Mayor Pete Buttigieg in downtown South Bend, Ind., in January, 2019. First elected in 2011, Buttigieg has based his presidential candidacy, in part, around the revival of South Bend that he's helped engineer.

Pete Buttigieg Helped Transform South Bend As Mayor, But Some Feel Left Out

Jennifer Weingart

On the campaign trail he talks a lot about how being mayor since 2012 of the once-industrial city in northern Indiana has prepared him to be president of the United States.

Buttigieg Says Success As South Bend's Mayor Prepared Him To Be President

Jennifer Weingart

As the mayor of South Bend, Ind., Pete Buttigieg says he can bridge the divide between progressives and "red state" voters. He is expected to announce he's running for president this weekend.

These Smart Sewers Are Part Of A Growing Trend Connecting Infrastructure To The Internet

Jennifer Weingart

Under the streets of South Bend, Ind., a high tech experiment is underway. This sewer system is smart. The infrastructure can sense flow and divert water to prevent flooding. It's part of a growing trend of cities across the U.S. connecting infrastructure to the internet of things.