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Fort Wayne Community Schools and seven local colleges and universities announced the formation of the Higher Education Coalition, a groundbreaking partnership designed to open doors to higher education for FWCS students.
The coalition includes Indiana . . .
Following a regional search, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana’s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Mary Shankster has been selected as the next President & CEO.
Shankster brings with her over 15 years of leadership experience, most . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division announced the completion of the 4.7-mile Covington Road Trail, which is part of the 28.8 miles of existing trails in the Aboite Trails Network.
Numerous neighborhoods directly connect with the trail, . . .
The Indiana Coalition of Animal Welfare Professionals alongside shelters and rescue organizations across the State of Indiana are coming together on behalf of Governor Braun’s proclamation to designate November 2025, Adopt a Hoosier Shelter Pet Month. . . .
The Clyde Theatre is proud to celebrate the spirit of the holidays with its Sounds of the Season Concert Series, a month-long lineup of world-class performances, while also partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to support children and . . .
Local organizations across Fort Wayne are working to fill the gap for families facing food insecurity as the federal government shutdown continues and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been halted. With over 41 million . . .
A new chapter of remembrance will soon be added to Fort Wayne’s landscape of honor. The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum, located at 2122 O’Day Road, will dedicate a new World War I Memorial during a special Veterans Day ceremony at . . .
The Fort Wayne Cinema Center is once again bringing art and generosity together this holiday season with “Wicked: For Good,” a special initiative running November 20 through December 7, 2025. The event combines screenings of the film “Wicked” . . .
Construction is now underway on the first two homes that are part of the City of Fort Wayne’s A Lot to Love program. Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker visited one of the sites on November 4 at 2806 Fox Ave. to celebrate the milestone in the program, . . .
When you’re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions, and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Your sadness can seem unbearable. You may wish you . . .
Sweetwater has announced a partnership with the SongwritingWith:Soldiers organization as part of its outreach program to make music accessible to more people. Guitars and other music gear were provided to SongwritingWith:Soldiers, which specializes . . .
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is once again inviting community members to rally behind local nonprofits through the #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge, helping organizations grow their endowments and strengthen their futures.
From November . . .
‘Tea on the Beach,’ formerly known as Patterns, is now available for streaming on mainstream platforms. The feature film is the second released by Forester Film, coming on the heels of A Carpenter’s Prayer, released in theaters nationwide in . . .
For residents who don’t have an operating furnace or boiler, there’s hope for a warm winter. The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is offering a new grant program, Hope Through Heat, that covers the cost of replacing . . .
Fort Wayne residents who love a good scare or enjoy a drive through the city’s most creative neighborhoods now have a new reason to celebrate. Visit Fort Wayne has expanded its popular “Best Dazzling Holiday Houses” program to include a new list . . .
Last week, the building now home to Chase Bank in Waynedale celebrated 70 years as a community landmark.
On October 14, 1955, Waynedale celebrated the grand opening of The Peoples Trust and Savings Company’s new office, marking a milestone in the . . .
Ten years ago Jonele Schubert stood in front of an empty store front and took a leap of faith. Within the next six weeks she and her partner would open Vintage Treasures Antique Mall on Coliseum Boulevard. Since then, the business has established itself . . .
Erin’s House for Grieving Children hosted their 20th annual Wine for the Spirit fundraising gala on Friday, October 3 at the Don Wolf Center at Do it Best and GE Club of Electric Works in downtown Fort Wayne. This year’s event, through ticket purchases, . . .
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control reminds community members that there is a link between domestic violence, and animal abuse.
In 2024, Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control investigated 123 animal . . .
The History Center will conclude its 2025 Miami Indian Heritage Days season with the much-anticipated Traders Days, held Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 2, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the historic Chief Richardville . . .
October is formally recognized as Blind Awareness Month, and in 2025, one of Fort Wayne’s most trusted resources, The League, celebrates 75 years of helping people live independently.
One of their key programs, Orientation & Mobility (O&M) . . .
The congregation of Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 6301 Winchester Road, invites all on October 12 at 10:00 a.m. for a special event celebrating the church’s historic 150th anniversary.
The milestone event will include a guest sermon . . .
Fort Wayne Dance Collective (FWDC) will present Midnight Metropolis October 17–19 at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab.
This production is a platform for local artists to create and collaborate, featuring new works by members of FWDC’s professional . . .
Art enthusiasts and curious visitors alike are invited to spend a fall Saturday exploring Fort Wayne’s thriving pottery scene during the inaugural Fort Wayne Pottery Tour on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, self-guided event . . .
Fort Wayne’s creative community is gearing up for an unforgettable night of fright and artistic flair with the return of A Nightmare on Berry Street 3, the third installment of East Ende Eclectic’s immersive Halloween art experience. The event . . .
Bishop Luers High School made history this past weekend with their performances of the musical Orphan Train. They are the first high school in the United States to perform this musical!
Orphan Train book author L. E. McCullough and Orphan Train Music . . .
Household hazardous waste collection is made easy this weekend with the return of Tox Saturday. The Allen County Department of Environmental Management and the City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Department are partnering to provide residents with a safe . . .
Science Central will host its signature annual gala, Mixology 2025: A 30th Anniversary Gala of Cocktails and Curiosity, on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event celebrates three decades of inspiring curiosity, imagination, and scientific discovery in . . .
For those interested in uncovering their family history, the Allen County Genealogical Society will host a pair of free educational programs on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort . . .
Fort Wayne residents will have a chance to run, walk, and give back this fall during the Salute to Service 5K and Family Walk, scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Kreager Park, 7225 North River Road. The event, hosted by the Indiana Canine Assistant . . .