Monday, July 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Fort Fest will take place July 10 through July 12 and still needs volunteers for Forum+ Fork Fest, concert set up and tear down, and the children’s festival on Saturday; volunteers will get free concert tickets for helping with live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, free games and activities. WOWO
- ➤ Brian Glass founded Pedals of Hope (a local group) to collect and refurbish bikes for kids and adults who could not afford them. He began the program six years ago after helping an adoptive family (which first led to 105 bikes) and grew it to deliver over 200 bikes last year with help from Kelley Automotive Group’s Detailing Center. WANE 15
- ➤ Festival organizers in Fort Wayne are seeking volunteers for the inaugural Big Fort Fest scheduled for this coming week — tasks include support for events on Thursday through Saturday, such as Forum Fork Fest, children’s activities, and concert setup and tear down on Saturday. Around Fort Wayne
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The JA Young Entrepreneur Marketplace will return to the YLNI Farmers Market on July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as young local entrepreneurs offer products + support small business growth. WANE 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two teens were arrested in downtown Fort Wayne in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last night—police said they are investigating the incident. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs Quad Cities River Bandits
1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family friendly fun — Enjoy a lively baseball game between the TinCaps and River Bandits at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Ryan Hamilton Live Stand-Up
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a unique comedic perspective from the rising star of the New York stand-up scene.
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heART IN THE PARK with heART OF THE CITY
10 AM – 5 PM — Freimann Square — Free entry — Explore a vibrant art market showcasing local artists and their creative works.
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Co-Headlining Concert: The Wood Brothers & St. Paul & The Broken Bones
7-8:30 p.m. — Sweetwater Performance Pavilion — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful music featuring two dynamic bands in a beautiful venue.
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Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell playing his heartfelt, critically acclaimed songs live.
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The Unteachables Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check event page for pricing — Experience a night of laughter with comedians who embrace their unconventional teaching methods.
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Rock & Roar at the Fort Wayne Zoo
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Zoo — Ticket required — Experience live music from local bands while enjoying the zoo’s vibrant atmosphere.
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Comedy and Magic with Eric Eaton
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic from award-winning performer Eric Eaton.
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42nd Annual Old Fort Mustangers Mustang & Ford Show
8 AM – 3 PM — Bob Thomas Ford — $15 preregistration, $20 day of — Showcasing Ford-powered vehicles with prizes and free admission for spectators.
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The Office Trivia Night with David Koechner
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Trivia Event — Test your knowledge of 'The Office' with host Todd Packer himself!
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