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HEAL, a collaboration between Parkview Health and the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2025 HEAL Farm Market season with new, convenient locations, making fresh, nutritious food even more accessible . . .
Starting July 1, Indiana tenants will benefit from significant improvements to the state’s eviction sealing law through Senate Enrolled Act 142 (Public Law 128), which streamlines the process for removing eviction records and expands eligibility . . .
With the hot temperatures here, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants to remind pet owners to pay extra attention to their pets. Animals cannot regulate their body temperature like humans and the excessive heat can cause them to become ill very . . .
For over a year and a half, Waynedale United Methodist Church has sponsored an art program known as DOTS (Drawing On The Spirit). They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am-1:30pm and is totally free of charge. Participants may work on any . . .
Culver’s will host a fundraiser to benefit Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) on Wednesday, June 25th at multiple locations in and around Fort Wayne. 20% of the sales earned during the fundraising hours will be donated to HFNEI.
Owner of the Culver’s . . .
At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a structure fire reported in the 3700 block of South Hanna Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a detached garage fully engulfed in flames, . . .
Solfest is set to return Saturday, June 21, bringing a full day of music, celebration, and community spirit to Metea County Park. Running from noon to 10:30 p.m., the beloved summer event will feature live local music, artisan vendors, food trucks, . . .
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) joined area youth at Johnnie Mae Farm to kick off the new Plant, Pick & Plate program.
The . . .
Dancer, Torion Pickett, was announced as the first place winner at Turnstone’s “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” fundraiser following an impressive performance to “False Confidence” by Noah Kahan. Torion’s first-place finish . . .
The City of Fort Wayne is working closely with the Waynedale community and asking for input to develop a dedicated brand for the “Waynedale business corridor,” which includes key stretches of Lower Huntington Road and Bluffton Road. This . . .
City Utilities’ Three Rivers Filtration Plant has earned national recognition for its unwavering commitment to water quality and operational excellence. The filtration plant was the recipient of the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for . . .
The City of Fort Wayne announced the Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Friday, July 4. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.
NAI Hanning & . . .
Old Fort Baseball Co. is proud to host the Second Annual Vintage Baseball Showcase , a one-of-a-kind celebration of baseball history and tradition, taking place on June 28 at Lawton Park. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, this . . .
Looking for a great way to kick off Father’s Day weekend? Take your dad to the City of Fort Wayne’s Fifth Annual Renaissance Car show on Friday, June 13, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Or you can participate by showing your car.
This free event will be held . . .
“Welcome to Fort Wayne!” That’s the cheerful greeting travelers hear from Hospitality Host Anita Kowalski as they exit TSA at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and receive a free cookie.
Anita has been volunteering at FWA for the past six . . .
For the first time in its history, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) is excited to announce that its popular Choralfest Camp is open to all youth singers, not just those currently involved with FWCC. From July 21–25, 2025, at Purdue University . . .
José Manuel Godoy, local musician and founder of Musical Conexión, recently released a new bilingual educational book titled “Musical Conexión: The Bilingual Music and Movement Program to Unfold Musicality in Early Childhood.” Now available . . .
The Embassy held a superhero-themed volunteer appreciation event on May 21 to honor and celebrate the important contributions that volunteers have on the organization and its ongoing success.
As a non-profit organization, the Embassy feels privileged . . .
Join us in wishing Jordan Cornwell, Advertising Manager for The Waynedale News, a happy 35th birthday!
Jordan, who is also celebrating 10 years with the newspaper this year, works tirelessly to regularly communicate with over 150 businesses in the area . . .
Bridge of Grace Ministries announced registration for summer camp is now open. The five-week Into the Wild Summer Clubhouse camp experience is offered to students entering first grade through fifth grade.
This year, campers will find adventure in reading, . . .
Purdue University Fort Wayne is hosting a free, online conference for K-12 educators in Indiana to help them earn Professional Growth Plan points needed for license renewal. This professional learning summit is called INnovatED, and it comes at an . . .
Big Brothers Big Sisters successfully wrapped up its 52nd Annual Gourmet Dinner, which raised $400,000 for young people in its programs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters brought together 1,000 community members on May 13th in support of youth mentorship for . . .
The first Mayors Walk of the year put a spotlight on the Waynedale community.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, along with 4th District City Councilman Dr. Scott Myers, City officials, staff, and area neighborhood leaders participated in the Mayor’s . . .
PBS Fort Wayne’s 11th Annual Explorer Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m., rain or shine at Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne. This event is supported by PNC Grow Up Great® as an official Be My Neighbor Day Event, inspired by . . .
Fort Wayne’s Waynedale community is preparing once again for one of its most beloved and meaningful traditions. On Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m., the annual Waynedale Memorial Day Parade will step off from Waynedale United Methodist Church and head . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum in Fort Wayne will honor fallen heroes with a series of events throughout Memorial Day weekend at its location at 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne. This year marks the 37th Watch Fire, a solemn . . .
Easter included something extra this year for the congregation at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Fort Wayne artist, Peter Lupkin, installed the final part of his oil painting mural on the wall behind the altar. That also marked the completion . . .
The annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Allen County Council of Veterans Organizations, will be held Monday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m., with a ceremony immediately following the parade.
With construction taking place at the Parnell Avenue bridge, . . .
In a continued commitment to serve the community, PBS Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library are proud to announce simplified access to the Audio Reading Service (ARS), a free library service providing broadcast and digital access to audio . . .