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The Allen County Public Library is partnering with the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory to offer free admission to “Happy Smallidays”, a new exhibit inspired by a children’s book of the same name. The recently published book by local . . .
22-year-old history author Joshua Schipper has released a new book that dissects the history and names of each of the 87 city parks in Fort Wayne.
The book, Strolling through Fort Wayne’s Parks, is quickly climbing the Amazon new US History releases . . .
Construction Trades students are putting their skills to work and renovating a space that will soon be home to the new heating, air conditioning, ventilation and sheet metal lab for the Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy Construction Trades . . .
It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise . . .
Fort Wayne local, Rachelle Reinking, requests the community’s support to reach the goal of collecting 30,000 pounds of pet food in 30 days for Humane Fort Wayne’s Pet Food Pantry. The 30K in 30 Days Pet Food Drive began collection on November 26, . . .
Were you aware that our local Community Harvest Food Bank has two great programs for seniors who might be in need of a little help in the food department? And both are free!
SeniorPak is a free drive through service for people over 60. Every other Wednesday . . .
The History Center is excited to announce that the 37th Annual Festival of Gingerbread returns Friday, November 25th and runs through Sunday, December 18th. With new creations crafted each year by gingerbread artists of all ages and skill levels, this . . .
The Allen County Public Library recently added 50 mobile hotspot devices to its collection. The devices are available for ACPL patrons to checkout and use in their homes/workplaces to access Wi-Fi service at no cost.
The program initially began in 2020 . . .
Ruth Koomler Art Gallery will host a fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations supporting the homeless on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am- 8pm. Ruth opened the gallery with the intention of supporting local artists and to make a difference in the . . .
Having a vision, determination, and hope in your dream, backed by constant prayer will open many doors. Just ask Loly Flores, the proud owner of Lola’s Café. Her restaurant is located at the corner of Lower Huntington Road and Elzey Street in Waynedale, . . .
Hung at the Waynedale Library with care, from November 28 to December 10th, holiday wreaths will await for your viewing and bid to take home in support of the Waynedale Trails & Sidewalks Initiative. This long-standing annual fundraiser returns . . .
Community Harvest Food Bank’s 8th Annual U Can Crush Hunger Campaign final results are in! Huntington University, Indiana Tech, Indiana University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech, Manchester University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Trine University, and the . . .
Falling in love with eating healthy is beyond difficult for most, as is finding quick and affordable fast-food options on a diet. What if I told you that in our small suburb there are healthy milkshakes that can help you feel and look better? Enters: . . .
The Indiana Department of Transportation urges Hoosiers to be prepared as snow starts to fall.
Along with the National Weather Service and other agencies, INDOT is encouraging the public to use this week as a reminder to take steps to prepare for potential . . .
Ken and Maureen (Mo) Ousley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last month on October 28th. They first met each other while working at Lincoln Life, and were united in marriage in 1972 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. They have . . .
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne invites the campus and community to get a taste of international cooking through the Special Cuisines program. Culinary students take turns preparing and serving themed meals for class credit in a project-based . . .
Consumers can expect higher turkey prices at grocery stores this Thanksgiving. This trend is not surprising given rising costs of other meat and produce.
The poultry supply chain has been affected by various factors, including the highly pathogenic . . .
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are excited to once again host the Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks presented by Pizza Hut on Wednesday, Nov. 23 as part of Downtown Fort Wayne’s Night of Lights.
The fireworks show is set for 8 p.m., capping off a HolidayFest . . .
Just in time for the holidays, a local nonprofit is asking the community for a generous gift. Fort Wayne Cinema Center has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $41,000 by February to purchase a new laser projector for its 126-seat arthouse theater . . .
Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it’s vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.
“Scams often increase with consumer spending, . . .
Changing Footprints will have a table at this year’s Christ Child Festival, located in rooms A-C on 1st floor of the downtown Allen County Public Library. All are encouraged to bring in your used shoes on November 23 from 3-8p, and again from 10a-5p . . .
The City of Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund, LLC (FWNMRF) will receive $45 million in New Markets Tax Credits allocation authority.
Over 230 Community Development Entities (CDE) applied for New Markets funding from the U.S. Treasury Department, . . .
For his extensive work in the community, Deputy Chief of the Southeast Division, Mitch McKinney has been named the 2022 recipient of the Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award.
The award was presented last week by the Allen County Board of Commissioners . . .
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission, city officials and Nebraska Neighborhood leaders held a dedication ceremony for a mural at 1804 W. Main St.
The Nebraska Neighborhood mural is on the east façade of 1804 W. Main St. This piece was designed . . .