Good morning, Fort Wayne.

The Lutheran Foundation broke ground yesterday on its new 8,500 sqft headquarters at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne.

Construction will soon begin on a building that will house staff, executive offices and spaces for community meetings.

Josephine's Place is the new name for the shelter formerly known as St. Joseph Missions that unveiled its identity today at 3505 Lake Ave. in Fort Wayne during its fifth anniversary celebration, and it plans to expand services for homeless women.

Fort Wayne’s annual Open Streets event will take place on Sunday, Aug.

16 on Calhoun Street, where over 125 providers will offer bikes, games, live ice sculpting, and a meet-and-greet with Fort Wayne FC players — volunteers can sign up to help before and during the event.

Michelin announced that nearly all BFGoodrich tire production will move to its Fort Wayne plant—production in Tuscaloosa will stop by the end of 2028 as union talks on employee benefits begin soon.

The change comes after the company said the other site ran below capacity and could not meet future demand.

Fort Wayne Children’s Choir will travel to Spain for a music tour that will let them share their songs and explore local culture.

Headwaters Park hosts the 46th annual Greek Fest featuring Greek cuisine, live music and traditional dancing.

The event runs through Sunday with free admission until 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and free all day Sunday, while kids and veterans enter at no charge.

Last Thursday morning, students from Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) spoke during a downtown youth summit at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, sharing how violence affects their lives while educators and leaders exchanged ideas for safe spaces and nonviolence training.

Fort Wayne Community Schools will welcome new principals and administrators in August.

Superintendent Mark Daniel announced internal moves and promotions that include a new FWCS Foundation executive director to support magnet, STEAM, and alternative education programs & strengthen district leadership.

Local residents may submit questions and comments about the proposed homeless resource center through the City’s Engage website; the forum accepts input until Thursday, July 9 & posts responses by Tuesday, July 14.

The nonprofit will provide 24/7 services for individuals facing homelessness.

Fort Wayne received a $500,000 EPA grant for environmental assessments and cleanup planning on former industrial and commercial sites to guide future redevelopment (Community Development Director Jonathan Leist said the funds will spur new economic opportunities).

Fort Wayne native David Dowling is set to compete at Turnstone’s Plassman Athletic Center in a U.S. powerchair soccer national championship today — the tournament runs through Sunday.

He earned a spot on the national team, joining three other Indiana athletes.

Car Demolition Derby

1-2 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — $10 admission — Get ready for high-octane crashes and spectacular car clashes at this thrilling derby event.

Drum Camp: Monday Pass

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 - 4 p.m. — Sweetwater Academy of Music & Technology — Starting at $149 — Immerse yourself in a three-day workshop focused on proper drum setup and techniques for young drummers.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps

7:05–10:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of a family-friendly baseball game at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Great Lakes Loons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game with family-friendly entertainment at the award-winning venue.

Great Lakes Loons at Fort Wayne TinCaps

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between the Fort Wayne TinCaps and the Great Lakes Loons in a family-friendly environment.

Kam 'Snacks' Coleman Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughter with local comedian Kam 'Snacks' Coleman.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

6:05-7:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Enjoyable family outing — Experience the excitement of Minor League Baseball with the TinCaps taking on the Loons.

Great Lakes Loons at Fort Wayne TinCaps

1:05 – 2:05 PM — Parkview Field — Fun family entertainment — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Summer Nights at the Embassy

6-7:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $5 admission — Enjoy live music with cocktails and local food vendors while overlooking downtown Fort Wayne.

Speed Dating and Matchmaking for Singles Ages 40+

6-8 p.m. — The Fairfield Fort Wayne — Drinks available for purchase — Experience guaranteed matches through speed dating in a relaxed environment.