In today’s edition:

✈️ FWA gears up for spring break travelers

🏗️ Developer secures $2M to fund project at former site of historic Auburn Hotel

📈 Fort Wayne ranks 5th in the nation for Black-owned business growth: Here's how

🏛️ Fort Wayne City Council passes ADU ordinance

🤝 Meet Fort Wayne's new homeless advocate

🏦 Major national bank closing dozens of branches, locations revealed

Sports

🏒 Komets ready to clinch playoff spot against Bison

📰News

✈️ FWA gears up for spring break travelers
FWA eagerly prepares for an influx of spring break travelers as local businesses and transit services adjust to increased demand. The city implements key measures ensuring visitor safety and efficient operations during peak travel. Read more from WFFT here

🏗️ Developer secures $2M to fund project at former site of historic Auburn Hotel
A developer has secured $2 million to finance a project at the historic Auburn Hotel’s former site. The funding paves the way for redevelopment efforts that honor local heritage while fostering community revitalization. Read more from WANE 15 here

📈 Fort Wayne ranks 5th in the nation for Black-owned business growth: Here's how
Fort Wayne has achieved a national ranking, placing 5th for Black-owned business growth. The city’s supportive initiatives and economic strategies contribute to expanding opportunities. Read more from WANE 15 here now

🏛️ Fort Wayne City Council passes ADU ordinance
The Fort Wayne City Council has approved a new ADU ordinance designed to expand housing options. The regulation aims to streamline accessory dwelling unit development, supporting community growth. Read more from WANE 15 here

🤝 Meet Fort Wayne's new homeless advocate
Fort Wayne introduces its new homeless advocate focused on outreach and resource allocation. The appointment signals a proactive approach to urban homelessness and social services reform, dedicated to improving support for vulnerable communities. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏦 Major national bank closing dozens of branches, locations revealed
Flagstar bank is set to close dozens of branches including one in Fort Wayne as part of a strategic consolidation. The announcement details multiple locations affected by the closures, reflecting a significant shift toward digital services. Read more from TheStreet here now

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets ready to clinch playoff spot against Bison
The Fort Wayne Komets are set to clinch a playoff berth against the Bison in a game expected to secure postseason position. The team is building momentum heading into the postseason. Read more from WANE 15 here

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

Friday, March 28
🕗 8:00 PM EDT
Fort Wayne Komets @ Bloomington Bison
📍 Grossinger Motors Arena · Bloomington, IL

Saturday, March 29
🕢 7:35 PM EDT
Bloomington Bison @ Fort Wayne Komets
📍 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum · Fort Wayne, IN

Today’s Weather Forecast.

Daytime Forecast
🌡️ High: 57°F | 💨 Wind: SW at 12 mph
Skies stay mostly cloudy with a few stray showers rolling in during the afternoon. It's a good day for a light jacket and an umbrella—just in case!

Key Times
🌅 Sunrise: 7:31 AM
🌇 Sunset: 8:00 PM

💧 Humidity: 55% (day), rising to 78% at night

Nighttime Forecast
🌡️ Low: 45°F | 💨 Wind: S at 8 mph
Clouds linger through the evening with rain likely after midnight. A perfect night to cozy up indoors as showers quietly move in.

Monday, March 27

🎶 Live Music

• Joe Hess Band (Country)
  7:00 PM @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  Country music performance. (No cover)

• The Wholesome Boys w/Florets, thinning. (Alt)
  8:45 PM @ The Brass Rail
  Alternative lineup with regional acts. ($7)

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic)
  10:00 PM @ O'Sullivan’s
  Late-night electronic music vibes. (No cover)

• Downtown Bar Karaoke
  8:00 PM @ Downtown Bar
  Open mic karaoke night. (Free)

🎨 Art & Exhibits

• PFW Interior Design Exhibition
  8:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery
  Senior design projects in residential & commercial interior design. (Free)

• The United States Colored Troops
  9:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research
  Civil War artifacts highlighting Black Union soldiers. (Free)

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ Science Central
  Space imagery and insights from Hubble & Webb missions. ($10–$12)

• 45th National Print Exhibition
  10:00 AM – 8:00 PM @ Artlink
  Juried printmaking exhibition curated by Janet Ballweg. (Free)

• Floor is Lava
  10:00 AM – 8:00 PM @ Botanical Conservatory
  Obstacle course meets tropical garden adventure. ($1–$7)

• Better Together
  12:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Ruth Koomler Art Gallery
  Collaborative artworks by two artists. (Free)

• The Gardener
  12:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Kinhouse Gallery
  Garden-themed art inspired by Mary Oliver’s poetry. (Free)

🎉 Special Events

• Voices of Feminism
  5:30 PM – 7:00 PM @ USF Achatz Hall of Science
  Readings, art, and discussion by USF students and staff. (Free)

• Glo Wild
  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM @ Fort Wayne Zoo
  Nighttime lantern festival with glowing animals. ($20–$25)

😂 Comedy

• Rene Vaca
  7:00 PM @ Summit City Comedy Club
  Stand-up performance by comedian Rene Vaca. ($27–$67)