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Fort Wayne homeowners who meet low income and disability requirements can apply for the Residential Accessibility Modifications Program now open to fund upgrades like ramps and handrails + applications are processed on a first-served basis via online or phone.

McDonald’s of Greater Indiana is partnering with the Colts to give fans a free 10-piece Chicken McNuggets order with a minimum $2 purchase through the McDonald’s app after each touchdown this season & the deal is available once per user per week at participating restaurants.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Sweetwater partnered to offer a new access initiative with $20 tickets (at least 100 per concert) for Masterworks and Pops shows during the 2026–27 season, with sales beginning Sept.

14.

Visitors at Fort Wayne International Airport and the Grand Wayne Convention Center had easier navigation when the GoodMaps app launched yesterday, offering turn-by-turn indoor maps on mobile devices to help those with challenges (such as vision, hearing, or mobility issues).

Developed locally with WindSwell Foundation support, the app is available for download.

The Allen County Public Library will hold the first Bilingual Mon Storytime tomorrow, Sept.

12, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Main Library StoryScape. This free program will serve families with Myanmar heritage and feature a traditional Mon cultural story in both Mon and English.

The National Fireworks Association’s Fall Expo will run Sept.

14 to 18 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Over 1,000 visitors will see 100 vendor exhibits and nightly fireworks demos at Kruse Plaza in Auburn, with the public invited to the Friday 8 p.m. show at $10 per car.

Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown returns Sunday to encourage local residents to explore their city's parks, shops, and hidden gems.

Organizers say the event will invite everyone to rediscover familiar neighborhoods.

Colleges are testing three-year bachelor’s degree programs as new rules allow reduced-credit pathways, but Dr. Corey (University of Olivet) warns that simply cutting credits could lower educational quality.

He advises that programs be redesigned to preserve academic depth.