La'Quan Richardson

Fort Wayne

Multimedia Journalist at WFFT-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

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City of Fort Wayne begins Neighborhood Engagement Grant

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – The City of Fort Wayne, in partnership with the Foellinger Foundation, announced the opening of the Neighborhood Engagement Grant which is for local neighborhood associations to bring the community together and find ways to get residents involved. Funds for the grant will go towards summer or fall community engagement events like block parties, educational events, or programming community spaces. Recipients can apply for anywhere from a minimum of $2,000 to $5,000.
City of Fort Wayne begins Neighborhood Engagement Grant

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

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Community pools open Saturday

1 week ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – McMillan Pool and Northside Pool are opening Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Supervisor of Athletics, Aquatics and Community events Daryn Schwartz says staff have been preparing for the opening in more ways than one.
Fort Wayne Zoo unveils newly renovated Coastal Cove, introduces new seal

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Families gathered at the Fort Wayne Zoo as officials unveiled the $5.5 million upgrade to aquatic exhibit Coastal Cove. The sea lion habitat originally opened in 2002, and zoo officials felt like it was time for a change, so they decided to add a second species. Now coastal cove is home to California sea lions Valkyrie and Cassandra, and a new harbor seal Ronan who’s new to Fort Wayne after coming from another zoo.
Fort Wayne Zoo unveils newly renovated Coastal Cove, introduces new seal

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

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Former Walgreens turned health clinic, Marion to open two new facilities

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Parkview is looking to provide high-level health care in the area to close the gap between local and surrounding residents and access to hospitals. Two new clinics are in the works, one with both an emergency room and urgent care and another will house Parkview Physicians Group providers in OB/GYN, general surgery and orthopedics. A brand-new facility will also be built directly off of exit 264 on I-69 while another is taking the space of a former Walgreens.
Safety tips heading into Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – Summer isn’t here quite yet but it isn’t far, meaning people are beginning to bring the grill, fireworks and motorcycles out for a number of outings and holidays. Memorial Day is the kickoff to these activities and there are injuries to avoid. Anything from burns, food poisoning, dehydration, housefires or other serious injuries are more likely.
City Council approves construction on Carroll Road

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

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City of Fort Wayne cracking down on tall grass and weeds

2 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – The City of Fort Wayne's Tall Grass/Weed Program begins today so city officials are cracking down on those not in compliance with city ordinance. The ordinance states that grass on residential or commercial properties must not be higher than nine inches. Unkempt grass is a problem because of two main reasons: it affects the neighborhood appearance and can attract rodents, or trash can be caught within it.
Hundreds of 6th graders visit local businesses for Take a Girl to Work Day

3 weeks ago | wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) – 330 sixth grade girls from East Allen County, Fort Wayne Community, Northeast Allen County and Southwest Allen County school districts got some firsthand experience of the business world as they visited 44 workplaces where women are in leadership positions.