July 17, 2018 - Fort Wayne UNITED is providing a wonderful opportunity for those looking for employment. On Saturday, July 21, 7 – 10 pm, several area employers will be available during Fort Wayne UNITED’s Late Night Basketball League to share information about positions they have available. Job Fair attendees who schedule an interview will be invited to meet with Fort Wayne UNITED before their appointment to receive one-on-one interview preparation tips and free attire to wear during the interview.

July 17, 2018 - Temporary decorative LED lighting is now brightening the underside of the Norfolk-Southern overpass that crosses Barr Street just north of Freimann Square.

Three types of lighting have been installed and each can be programmed in a variety of color combinations. The lighting company, CM Buck and Associates, is loaning the lighting to the City of Fort Wayne and the Public Works Division installed it. If the lighting performs well, and there is positive feedback from residents, the City will consider purchasing it. 

July 13, 2018 - In a continued effort to make customer improvements, the City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Works launched a new web page today to allow contractors to purchase and download bid specifications from the convenience of their office or home.

The Board is partnering with Quest Construction Data Network to operate a secure site that will process payments and allow downloading for plans, specifications, addendums, bid lists and bid results.  The City’s infrastructure projects bid through the Board of Public Works.  Projects include improvements to public spaces, streets, sidewalks, trails, water, sewer and stormwater projects.

July 13, 2018 - Tillman Park now offers a championship caliber disc golf course. At a grand opening on July 13, 5 pm officials from the disc golf community joined Parks and Recreation Director, Steve McDaniel as they opened the Disc Golf Course at Tillman Park.

The newest disc golf course will be a championship caliber course with many par 4’s and some par 5’s as well as the normal par 3’s.  As a result more prestigious events can be offered in Fort Wayne such as A Tiers and/or National Tiers.

The local Fort Wayne Disc Golf Club started planning the course in 2013. In the past five years over 4,000 volunteer hours have been invested by the club.

July 11, 2018 - The Fort Wayne Police Department's Victim Assistance Program is challenging local residents, businesses, churches, groups, and organizations to help fill 10 book bags with school supplies for local school children in need. 

In partnership with Salvation Army for the Tools for School campaign, the "Book Bag Challenge" will provide school supplies and book bags for hundreds of school-aged children in Fort Wayne. The FWPD aims to provide 1,000 book bags this year.