Turner Chapel AME Church is now a locally designated historic district. Fort Wayne City Council and Mayor Tom Henry completed the designation for the church, located at 836 E. Jefferson Blvd., in October 2019.
Read more: Turner Chapel AME Church Now a Locally Designated Historic District
As winter approaches and leaves fall, City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Code officers are reminding residents to clear out gutters so water can drain property away from their homes. By clearing gutters of bee hives, leaves, bird nests and more, residents can help prevent structural damage such as foundation failure and basement flooding.
Read more: Neighborhood Code Reminds Residents to Clean Gutters
The Johnnie Mae Farm, located at 2518 Winter St., is hosting the second annual Harvest Celebration on Friday, October 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The remaining vegetables will be harvested and offered free of charge to residents on a first come first serve basis. Collard and mustard greens, potatoes, radishes, carrots, beets, tomatoes, and peppers should be available. After October 25, farmers will prepare the planting beds for winter.
Read more: Johnnie Mae Farm Hosts HARVEST CELEBRATION Friday, October 25
The City of Fort Wayne Planning Department and Southeast Area Partnership are inviting area residents to share their ideas for the future of southeast Fort Wayne.
The City and leaders from the Southeast Area Partnership have been working to update the community’s Southeast Strategy and are now ready to hear from residents during several events scheduled for the week of October 21.
Read more: Residents Invited to Share Their Ideas for Southeast Fort Wayne
A group of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) are making it easier for businesses to start and grow in Northeast Indiana.
FuseNEI.com is a new website intended to illuminate the vast network of resources available to founders. “Many ESO providers can refer people to a good number of resources, but it is difficult for any of us to name them all,” shared Trois Hart, Director of SEED Fort Wayne. She added, “Imagine how difficult it is for someone not familiar with the network to find the resources they need.” SEED is an ESO and convened other like organizations to launch the website.
The City of Fort Wayne is inviting local entrepreneurs and small business owners to attend two free City sponsored Startup Week events, including Mayor Tom Henry’s Business Services luncheon on October 14 and an Entrepreneurial Operating System workshop on October 16.
Read more: City Invites Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Startup Week Events
Due to the positive response to the “Porch Off Calhoun,” the public gathering space will now remain open through October.
The annual report detailing how the City of Fort Wayne invested U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) dollars in 2018 is now available for public review.
Comments regarding the report, called the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), will be accepted at a public meeting tomorrow, September 17 and in writing through September 24, 2019.
Read more: Housing & Neighborhood Services Annual Report Available for Review
As part of the upcoming Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC), United Faith Presbyterian Church and the Nebraska Neighborhood are working together on a community mural.
Kensington Boulevard from E. State to the Maumee River has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of properties considered worthy of preservation. The historic district is within the North Anthony Area Association.
Read more: Kensington Boulevard Historic District Now Listed in National Register of Historic Places
