Driver Plows Into Downtown Building Then Runs

Driver hits downtown building Wane.com The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident after a driver allegedly struck a downtown building and continued driving. Police said a driver of a minivan hit a building on the corner of West Washington Boulevard and Broadway Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. The building’s storefront appeared vacant. The minivan was […]

Man Drives Car Onto Elevated Rail Tracks Downtown

Car on elevated railroad tracks removed Wane.com A man drove his car down railroad tracks in Fort Wayne late Wednesday night before finally stopping on the old elevated train station downtown. It was removed from the tracks around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. According to Fort Wayne police, the man entered the tracks at Anthony Boulevard […]

ACPL Now Permitting Patrons To Exercise First Amendment Freedoms

ACLU, library settle feud over display Downtown plaza will see health law ‘education’ exhibit Rebecca S. Green | Journal Gazette David Kolhoff will be able to “educate” the public about the federal health care law.And he’ll be able to do it on the plaza of the Allen County Public Library after he and the library […]

Headwaters Ice Rink May Have Expansion In Sight

Downtown fire called deliberate; 30 evacuate By Jeff Wiehe | Journal Gazette Someone intentionally started a fire Tuesday inside a historic downtown building being eyed for apartment development, the Fort Wayne Fire Department said.Firefighters were called to the Randall Building at Harrison and Pearl streets at 6:10 p.m., arriving in at least four trucks along with […]

Fire In Vacant Building Slows Afternoon Traffic

Fire snarls traffic at Superior The Journal Gazette Drivers in downtown Fort Wayne were seeing some slowdowns this afternoon. City firefighters closed Superior Street between Calhoun and Harrison streets about 3:30 p.m., which caused some drivers to find alternate routes. Firefighters responded to an alarm in a vacant building at 102 W. Superior St. about […]

Fire In The Randall Building Appears Intentional

Downtown fire called deliberate; 30 evacuate By Jeff Wiehe | Journal Gazette Someone intentionally started a fire Tuesday inside a historic downtown building being eyed for apartment development, the Fort Wayne Fire Department said.Firefighters were called to the Randall Building at Harrison and Pearl streets at 6:10 p.m., arriving in at least four trucks along with […]

Citilink May Restore 30 Minute Service On Key Routes

Reblogged from Fort Wayne Moves: A Positive Move For Local Public Transportation News came this morning that Citilink may be restoring service cuts put in place in 2008, adding 30 minute service to it’s busiest routes.  I’m thrilled with this announcement, especially on the heels of the new downtown transfer station opening.  They did state […]

Fort Wayne Pushes For Chicago - Cleveland Rail Connection

Reblogged from Fort Wayne Moves: Passenger Rail’s Return Pushed Backers hope $80,000 study gives idea new traction in city Local supporters of bringing passenger rail back to the Summit City hope an $80,000 study – financed partly by local governments – will help persuade the federal government to invest millions in the area. Geoff Paddock […]

Parkview Brings Higher Education To Randallia Campus

Reblogged from Fort Wayne Moves: Both Parkview Campuses Buzzing Earlier in the week we cast a spotlight on Parkview RMC (North) and how it’s driving an economic engine in the north suburban area, but following announcements made months ago, it looks as if the promise of higher education at the Randallia Campus is finally arriving. […]

Dump The Pump With Citilink

Reblogged from Fort Wayne Moves: Citilink Promoting Dump The Pump Day Citilink will join with other members of the American Public Transportation Association in promoting public awareness in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday. The bus company has customer service representatives to help riders plan trips by calling 432-4546. For current […]

IPFW Celebrates 50 Years With Community-Wide Art Project

Reblogged from Fort Wayne Moves: IPFW Sculpture With Purpose Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), northeast Indiana’s largest public university, will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2013–14 academic year. During its 50th anniversary celebration, IPFW embarks on the path to permanently enhance the visual landscape of its campus and community. Sculpture with Purpose™—IPFW’s flagship […]

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