Good morning, Fort Wayne.

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne — with local partners — has launched a Childcare Bridge Fund today to help providers and working families amid rising childcare challenges.

Eligible families will be identified through participating providers as program outcomes are tracked.

Indiana leaders will gather on Wednesday, Sept.

2 for the second-annual Indiana Hunger Summit at hubs in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville to form partnerships and tackle food insecurity affecting nearly one million Hoosiers.

Penny the Ostrich returns to her habitat this week after surgery that amputated her injured wing + visitors may notice a nub and fewer feathers as she recovers, while zoo officials urge everyone to help keep wildlife safe by clearing trash.

A Fort Wayne activist teamed up with Ty Simmons to launch a disaster relief drive collecting water, food, hygiene items, batteries, and phone chargers for Indiana storm victims.

Donations can be dropped off at Utopian Community Grocery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug.21.

On Saturday, the Huntington Humane Society collaborated with Fuller Plants for a kitten adoption event that featured 10 rescued kittens from a hoarding situation.

Two kittens were adopted while the others remain in foster care, and pet owners are reminded to spay and neuter outdoor cats.

Anthony Giraldi and Friends delivered a dynamic mix of originals and classic covers during last night's Live and Local show at The Landing, energizing a crowd with funk-infused instrumentals that celebrated community music.

PFW held a ribbon-cutting Monday for Trace at Purdue Fort Wayne at 5104 Meeks Drive near St. Joe Road; the new housing offers 176 units for up to 601 residents with a gym, game room, and outdoor courts to meet growing student demand.

Southwest Allen County Schools approved a 75-year lease allowing the library to build a new Aboite branch on about 5 acres near Summit Middle School and the historic one-room schoolhouse on Tuesday; the library board will review the revised terms on Aug.

27 before signing.

City Utilities is fixing Hillegas/Ardmore Road due to a broken pipe; the repair — taking three weeks — will restrict one lane between Illinois and North Washington.

Motorists should plan alternate routes as work continues.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker is set to lead a public forum Monday, Aug.

24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Calhoun Ballroom in the Grand Wayne Center to discuss the proposed Anchor Resource Center at 333 E. Washington Blvd where residents may offer input.

Drivers in southwest Fort Wayne experienced lane restrictions near West Jefferson Boulevard and St. Francis Drive yesterday as the Leesburg Road Extension project continues.

Further restrictions begin today along West Jefferson Boulevard between St. Francis Drive and Catalpa Street while a new roundabout opens Friday.

Downtown Fort Wayne named Riley Hollenbaugh as its new executive director Tuesday to lead community programs and downtown improvements + he previously managed the riverfront with Parks and Recreation.

The change follows an extensive search for a leader to boost downtown vitality.