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The series will present five topics of interest to fans of our community’s built heritage at Cinema Center’s Spectator Lounge in January through May.
ARCH’s 2024 Fun & Free Lecture Series kicks off Jan. 20 with “Louis Kahn’s Only Performing . . .
Now in its third year, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) partnership between the Anthony Wayne Rotary Club and City Utilities invests in the future by awarding scholarships to area STEM students.
Tanya Chiwara, who was working . . .
BBB is thrilled to introduce BBB Learning, a dynamic on-demand learning platform featuring diverse offerings in leadership, finance, revenue, public speaking, diversity, and inclusion (e.g., ‘Leadership for Women in Business’), analytics, web design, . . .
In the weeks following the 2023 general election, the League of Women Voters (LWV) in Fort Wayne as well as the state of Indiana collected statistics about the election and the use of the LWV website Vote411.org.
Fort Wayne’s LWV saw a marked increase . . .
Brittany Davis and Molly Lindsay of Parkview create fairy lamps with kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne.
The team from Parkview worked with about 14 other businesses, primarily architectural firms, to help members create gifts to give . . .
Midday on Thursday, December 7, many in the area were shocked to find out that a horrific act had occurred at their local Kroger grocery store.
Perla Nieto, a longtime employee, and friend to many in the community as well as those who regularly shop . . .
With its silver-medal performance at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, the USA Goalball Men’s Team secured a berth in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Parapan American Games represented the final qualification opportunity for . . .
Foellinger Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved a $1,065,000 three-year program grant to the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) for the SPARK Summer Learning and Team Read programs.
Since 1994, Foellinger Foundation has provided nearly . . .
Keeping every member of your family safe around electricity is a priority of Indiana’s electric cooperatives. That includes those furry members of the family — your cat, dog, hamster or other critter.
“Please spend a little time ‘pet-proofing’ . . .
The Allen County Board of Commissioners accepted a contract during Legislative Session, December 8, 2023, to complete a Commodity Flow Study, an in-depth account of the movement of hazardous material traveling through Allen County.
Commissioner Rich . . .
On December 17, 1823, Allen County was organized by an act of the Indiana General Assembly. The new county was to be named in honor of Colonel John Allen, an attorney and Kentucky state senator who was killed in the War of 1812. Fort Wayne was anticipated . . .
The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is convenient for many consumers nationwide, allowing shoppers to search for the perfect gift for friends and family. Unfortunately, purchasing and having the item delivered to the proper . . .
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will receive up to $500,000 to support the assessment and potential development of the Indianapolis – Chicago passenger rail corridor through . . .
Students studying computer science at Purdue University Fort Wayne continue to place high in competitions related to cybersecurity and programming.
During the current National Cyber League 2023 Fall Season, which concluded Dec. 15, a major three-day . . .
This holiday season, Visit Fort Wayne is launching the HOLIDAY LIGHTS CHALLENGE, a Fort Wayne holiday lights promotion that will run today – December 31. Through this free digital pass, people will be able to “check in” at Fort Wayne’s . . .
Questa Education Foundation is pleased to announce the Traditional Scholars Program application is now open online. This forgivable loan program is designed for recent high school graduates (current high school seniors and college freshmen) who plan . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division was awarded $5.6 million for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The funding will go toward improvements to the Broadway & . . .
The Fort Wayne Police Department hopes you have and enjoyable and SAFE Holiday by following tips to help as the community enters the holiday season.
Personal Safety:
The Allen County Public Library invites the community to participate in its roster of holiday programs to celebrate the seasons! All programs are free and open to the community. Some highlights include:
Season’s Readings: A presentation of holiday . . .
Amp Lab at Electric Works has officially launched a $25,000 fund to support high school entrepreneurial ventures. This fund will be used as a catalyst for businesses developed by Amp Lab students to build, test, and validate their ideas.
A core pillar . . .
Justin Dailey from Columbia City, Son of Deana & Chad Dailey & Grandson of Dean & Marvel Embrey, has been promoted to the Head Coach position of Columbia City Eagles Varsity Baseball! Justin started as JV assistant coach since graduating . . .
Lisa Knox, MPH, Ambulatory Care Transitions Coordination Supervisor for Parkview Population Health organized a shoe drive within her department this week for Changing Footprints. Each of the 25 members of her team were asked to bring in their used . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division has announced that applications are open for the 2024 Fort-ify Neighborhood Accelerator Program. This is the second year of the program, which was designed as a leadership development program . . .
The much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus in Waynedale and its surrounding neighborhoods is set to bring a wave of excitement and holiday cheer this Christmas Eve. On December 24th, from 1-4 pm, Santa, accompanied by Mrs. Claus and a couple of elves, . . .