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Days of Holly Shopping Continues
Saturday, December 17
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Be inspired and find holiday gifts in the Conservatory Shop! Days of Holly Shopping is an exciting way to support . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road Fort Wayne has been selected as a 2022 Hoosier Hospitality Award Winner. This award is given to Hoosiers that have displayed a high level of service in tourism-related professions in . . .
Clogged, damaged, or missing gutters are not only unsightly, they can contribute to costly water damage to the interior and exterior of a home. While many property owners take steps in late fall to remove leaves and unclog gutters in preparation for . . .
Norman Compton oversees Access Fort Wayne, the Maker Lab, the Audio Reading Service, and 95.7FM WELT out of the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne. He also plays a key role in organizing Rock the Plaza, which offers free outdoor concerts . . .
Americans have been wrestling with inflationary pressures all year. As the New Year approaches, millions of individuals and families have set resolutions to save more money.
“Looking to boost your savings is a worthy goal. But to make it work, you . . .
The Kelley Automotive Group will once again partner with Backpacks of Hope to help provide a little extra comfort to the homeless during this harsh winter season. They are asking Kelley employees and customers to join in this charitable cause by donating . . .
At a Legislative Session on Wednesday, November 23, the Allen County Board of Commissioners received a presentation on the four sites they were evaluating.
After reviewing the analysis and objective scoring of the architect and engineering partners . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Solid Waste Department today provided an update on new garbage bulk collection procedures.
Residents who would like the City of Fort Wayne’s Solid Waste Department to collect up to three bulk items must schedule the pick-up . . .
In celebration of the Christmas Season, an Epiphany Concert will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. The concert is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of Beverly . . .
A local holiday favorite for all dog lovers returns for its ninth year! “Biscuits with Santa,” a free event sponsored by Rub a Dub Dub Dog Grooming and Spa, 3234 Illinois Road, will welcome dogs, their family, and friends for a jolly time with . . .
Fort Wayne-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!
Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a . . .
It’s the time of year when many people gather with family and eat all kinds of delicious foods. But perhaps this year more than ever, due to record-high inflation levels, putting that food on the table is incredibly hard for some local families.
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To celebrate Christmas this December, the entire church Avalon Missionary Church decided to launch “THE BIG GIVE.” This is Avalon’ effort to give back to the community in a big way this December. Little did the church know, a BIG NEED was waiting . . .
Progress continues to be made on efforts to bring a full-service grocery store to southeast Fort Wayne at 918 E. Pontiac St. to provide healthy food options in an area that is currently defined as a food desert.
As part of the next steps in the process, . . .
Can you hear his bells jingling closer and closer? Yes, it’s true! Santa is coming to visit Waynedale and the surrounding neighborhoods. On Christmas Eve (Sat. Dec. 24), from 1-4pm Santa, Mrs. Claus, and an elf or two will be slowly touring the community . . .
The American Electric Power Foundation, upon the recommendation of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), has awarded a $50,000 grant to Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana to support programs addressing food insecurity within the community.
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The Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Purdue University Fort Wayne has been presented with the Never Again Ambassador Award in recognition of its leadership and commitment statewide. A public announcement came at the Statehouse during . . .
As our community ages, younger business owners in the area are taking on more leadership roles.
For many, the global pandemic disrupted workers and motivated older company staff to retire. Since Waynedale has a great amount of legacy, family owned and . . .
Following another banner year in 2021, Blue Jacket is expanding some new fan favorites. The Fort Wayne-based nonprofit, now in its 8th year running the area’s most popular holiday event, promises new displays and an expanded footprint for the return . . .
Residents in southeast Fort Wayne now have a new establishment to enjoy as Starbucks opened at Southtown Centre.
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division, in partnership with The Elia Group, a Michigan-based real estate developer, worked . . .
‘Tis the season to once again highlight the houses in Fort Wayne that are decking the halls to the extreme. Looking for content to help families celebrate the season together? Feel free to use the Visit Fort Wayne “Holiday House List!”
Every year, . . .
There’s a new way to explore Fort Wayne’s most iconic holiday lights displays!
This holiday season, Visit Fort Wayne is launching the HOLIDAY LIGHTS CHALLENGE, a Fort Wayne holiday lights promotion that will run November 18 – December 31. . . .
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) will add a 5th flight in 2023 celebrating veterans who have received a Purple Heart medal. Recently selected as the 75th annual Penny Pitch recipient by WOWO radio, HFNEI proudly announced that the proceeds of . . .
Cancer strikes without warning. Genetics can explain some of it, as well as environmental and lifestyle conditions. But there is no surefire way to predict who will develop cancer. That tragedy holds true for both humans and their closest domestic . . .