Fort Wayne
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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Glick Philanthropies donated $7,500 to Community Harvest Food Bank to purchase 30,000 meals for families in northeast Indiana as SNAP benefits are set to expire soon. The funding will support food programs across nine counties—helping residents meet rising food needs amid tougher economic times. WOWO
- ➤ A creative space in Fort Wayne called The Garden is hosting its 2025 Holiday Market this weekend at 3308 North Anthony Boulevard for a boutique shopping experience with Indiana artisans. The event will include live music, festive food & drinks, and family activities on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 21Alive
- ➤ Blessings in a Backpack launched its annual Turkey Totes program to help ensure Fort Wayne Community Schools students have food for Thanksgiving weekend—providing bags filled with food. The program will benefit many students facing food insecurity—over 70% of them. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ JOURNEY announced its farewell tour that will include a Fort Wayne show on June 18 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum as part of the Final Frontier Tour. Tickets will go on sale on November 14. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Fort Wayne using Gas Buddy data—this study shows current pricing trends for local drivers. KPC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The East Allen County Schools board approved $4.2 million in alternate bids to add parking lots, upgraded gym bleachers and other facility improvements to four projects, including a new fieldhouse at Leo Junior-Senior High School and renovations for Paul Harding Junior High. The projects, which cost about $157 million overall, will proceed within the district's budget—addressing critical needs across its campuses. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Indiana College Core gave high school students a chance to earn up to 30 transferable college credit hours by completing courses in six required areas on November 6, which helps them save time and money on college costs. Lawmakers mandated that all state high schools offer the program by the 2026-2027 school year + many schools are already preparing to meet that requirement. WOWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne City Utilities announced the completion of an 18-year Long-Term Control Plan at Promenade Park on Wednesday to protect our rivers and strengthen neighborhoods. The plan — which reduces basement backups and improves clean water — is one of the largest public-infrastructure commitments in the city’s history. US 93.3
- ➤ On November 6, Fort Wayne announced the opioid settlement funding recipients — the city stated that the awards will support programs to address the opioid crisis and further details will be shared soon. 21Alive
- ➤ On Thursday, Allen County officials and community members celebrated the reopening of Arcola Road with a ribbon-cutting ceremony plus the project included tearing out and reengineering the road and updating stormwater systems to reduce flood risk. 21Alive
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Matthew Broussard Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — 2-item minimum required — Enjoy educational and self-effacing humor from former financial analyst Matthew Broussard.
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The Music of The Lord of the Rings Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Oscar-winning music from Tolkien’s cinematic universe performed live by a symphonic orchestra.
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Veterans Day at The Fairfield
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The Fairfield Fort Wayne — Participatory fee required — Enjoy a day of community and competition while supporting local veterans' initiatives.
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Theresa Caputo Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Long Island Medium as she shares her unique gifts in a captivating live performance.
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Boney James Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Tickets starting at $39.50 — Experience the smooth sounds of saxophonist Boney James in an intimate live performance.
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Zakk Wylde Live
6:00–8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $35 — Experience Zakk Wylde's electrifying tribute to Black Sabbath with classic rock anthems and powerful performances.
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Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
4-6 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy the impressive talents of young musicians in a professional orchestra setting.
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RHCSA Exam Prep Training
Nov 17-21 — Enspire Training — $2250 — Fast-paced Linux system administration course aimed at RHCSA certification preparation.
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A Motown Christmas
7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost not listed — Experience a festive show blending Motown classics with holiday favorites in a spectacular evening for the whole family.
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Gabriel Iglesias Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laughter of one of the highest grossing comedians in the world.
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