The new Crescendo Coffee & More opened in July at Quimby Village.
The new Crescendo Coffee & More opened in July at Quimby Village. Courtesy
Mountain biking is growing in popularity in Northeast Indiana with groups like Team NeighborLink recruiting youth.
Mountain biking is growing in popularity in Northeast Indiana with groups like Team NeighborLink recruiting youth. Andrew Hoffman
Murals in downtown Fort Wayne support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Murals in downtown Fort Wayne support the Black Lives Matter movement. By Ray Steup
The YLNI Farmers Market is open on Saturdays during COVID-19 at historic Barr Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
The YLNI Farmers Market is open on Saturdays during COVID-19 at historic Barr Street in downtown Fort Wayne. Ray Steup
Isis Shaw paints a temporary mural on plywood in downtown Fort Wayne.
Isis Shaw paints a temporary mural on plywood in downtown Fort Wayne. By Ray Steup
Demonstrators gather in downtown Fort Wayne to protest murder of George Floyd and ongoing racial injustice.
Demonstrators gather in downtown Fort Wayne to protest murder of George Floyd and ongoing racial injustice. Adam Garland
Lights are on at the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne.
Lights are on at the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne. By Kara Hackett
The third Curbside BBQ in Southeast Fort Wayne offers residents free meals and COVID-19 supplies.
The third Curbside BBQ in Southeast Fort Wayne offers residents free meals and COVID-19 supplies. By Kara Hackett
The downtown Fort Wayne skyline at night.
The downtown Fort Wayne skyline at night. By Ray Steup
Sunset at the Purdue Fort Wayne skybridge over Coliseum Boulevard. (By Brett Gauger)
Sunset at the Purdue Fort Wayne skybridge over Coliseum Boulevard. (By Brett Gauger)
Flowering pear trees beautify Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne.
Flowering pear trees beautify Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne. By Ray Steup
Residents on South Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne share some encouragement.
Residents on South Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne share some encouragement. By Kara Hackett
The Embassy Theatre marquee offers an encouraging message during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Embassy Theatre marquee offers an encouraging message during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Kara Hackett
Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne is part of Phase I of Riverfront Development.
Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne is part of Phase I of Riverfront Development. By Rachel Von Stroup
Colorful clothes for girls and women at Sew Pinky, a new shop on South Calhoun Street.
Colorful clothes for girls and women at Sew Pinky, a new shop on South Calhoun Street. By Rachel Von Stroup
Residents at the Ash Skyline Plaza quarantine for COVID-19. (photo by DasFort)
Residents at the Ash Skyline Plaza quarantine for COVID-19. (photo by DasFort)
A mural in Fort Wayne one block north of Hop River Brewing.
A mural in Fort Wayne one block north of Hop River Brewing. By Stephen J. Bailey
Loft apartments on The Landing in downtown Fort Wayne.
Loft apartments on The Landing in downtown Fort Wayne. By Stephen J. Bailey
Fort Wayne's first annual 260 DAY is on February 6, 2020, with special deals, discounts, and opportunities at local establishments across the city.
Fort Wayne's first annual 260 DAY is on February 6, 2020, with special deals, discounts, and opportunities at local establishments across the city. By Stephen J. Bailey
Riverfront Fort Wayne's Promenade Park opened in August 2019.
Riverfront Fort Wayne's Promenade Park opened in August 2019. By Ray Steup
Conjure Coffee opened a café inside the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.
Conjure Coffee opened a café inside the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. By Stephen J. Bailey
Provolone, which is aged 4-5 months, hangs to perfection at the Golfo di Napoli Dairy in Warren, Ind.
Provolone, which is aged 4-5 months, hangs to perfection at the Golfo di Napoli Dairy in Warren, Ind. By Rachel Von Stroup
Antonuccio’s Italian Market at 4011 South Wayne Ave. in Fort Wayne sells fresh produce in addition to authentic Italian favorites.
Antonuccio’s Italian Market at 4011 South Wayne Ave. in Fort Wayne sells fresh produce in addition to authentic Italian favorites. By Ray Steup
The new streetscape at the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne is open.
The new streetscape at the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne is open. By Ray Steup
Members of the Fort Wayne Ballet perform at the grand opening of a parklet in Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood.
Members of the Fort Wayne Ballet perform at the grand opening of a parklet in Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood. By Mike Metzler
Community volunteers help artist Shawn Dunwoody paint a mural in a downtown Fort Wayne alleyway.
Community volunteers help artist Shawn Dunwoody paint a mural in a downtown Fort Wayne alleyway. By Stephen J. Bailey
The Porch Off Calhoun is becoming a popular destination to hang out and enjoy live music, drinks, and food.
The Porch Off Calhoun is becoming a popular destination to hang out and enjoy live music, drinks, and food. By Ray Steup
The Wooden Nickel in Fort Wayne has sold vinyl records and more since the 1980s.
The Wooden Nickel in Fort Wayne has sold vinyl records and more since the 1980s. By Ruth Yaro
The Pax Fortlandia Activation at Wunderkammer Company seeks to foster greater cultural understanding in Fort Wayne.
The Pax Fortlandia Activation at Wunderkammer Company seeks to foster greater cultural understanding in Fort Wayne. By Zack Kittaka
Trailhouse Village Bicycles in Winona Lake offers bicycles, accessories, riding apparel, components, and bike care.
Trailhouse Village Bicycles in Winona Lake offers bicycles, accessories, riding apparel, components, and bike care. By Ray Steup

Features

Feature Story Empty shelves at grocery stores have prompted many in Indiana to start rethinking the state's food supply chain. Economic Development

‘A food crisis’: COVID-19 reveals gaps and opportunities in Indiana's food system

Kara HackettSaturday, July 11, 2020

“With this pandemic revealing the fragility of our current food supply chain, don’t you think it’s time the state of Indiana starts feeding itself?”

Special Report There's a new development as part of the Club Room at the Clyde Theatre in Quimby Village. Community Development

Building on the Clyde's success: How Sweetwater is creating a neighborhood hub at Quimby Village

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, July 08, 2020
There’s a new social destination developing on the South Side.
Feature Story The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network launched a searchable Local Food Guide this week intended to serve farmers, producers, and consumers alike. Economic Development

Want to support Northeast Indiana’s local food movement? There’s a new interactive guide for that

Kara HackettWednesday, July 08, 2020
The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network launched a searchable Local Food Guide this week intended to serve farmers, restaurants, and consumers alike.
Feature Story To celebrate Independence Day, members of Own Your Success in Fort Wayne shared powerful personal stories about what led them to launch businesses. Entrepreneurship

What have you overcome to achieve independence? 13 Fort Wayne entrepreneurs share their stories

Kara HackettWednesday, July 08, 2020
In honor of July 4, entrepreneurs share powerful experiences along the road to independence.
Feature Story Blue Jacket spent a week in July cleaning for Citilink buses. Volunteerism

How two Fort Wayne organizations are evolving to meet ‘essential’ needs during the pandemic

Jennifer Norris-HaleWednesday, July 08, 2020
Blue Jacket and 100+ Women Who Care quickly adapted their operations to meet the needs of Fort Wayne's community, paving the way for other organizations to follow.
Feature Story Travis and Thad Gerardot of Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Travis and Thad Gerardot, celebrating Pride in Northeast Indiana

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 08, 2020
"We are an example that the American dream comes in a lot of varieties."
Feature Story Organizations like Team NeighborLink are helping young riders learn the basics of mountain biking. Arts and Culture

Mountain bike culture in Northeast Indiana: How all ages are getting into the sport

Kara HackettFriday, June 26, 2020
Another form of family-friendly, outdoor entertainment is picking up speed in Fort Wayne: Mountain biking.
Feature Story The new Utopian Coffee + Kitchen opened at 118 W. Columbia St. on Monday next door to the soon-to-be-open Landing Beer Co. Community Development

There's a new coffee shop and brewery on the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, July 01, 2020
The Co-Owner of the Landing Beer Co. and Utopian Coffee + Kitchen fills us in.
Feature Story The Family & Friends Fund for Southeast is attempting to raise $1 million by July 4. Economic Development

Fort Wayne residents are raising $1 million to invest in the once-redlined Southeast quadrant

Kara HackettWednesday, July 01, 2020
Here’s a tangible way citizens are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement on their own in Northeast Indiana.
Feature Story Ashley Remy is Valedictorian for South Side's class of 2020. Kids and Education

Meet South Side’s Class of 2020 Valedictorian: A first-generation Haitian immigrant in Fort Wayne

Pablo HurtadoWednesday, July 01, 2020
“We had a Black Valedictorian, a Hispanic Salutatorian, and an Asian student in our top 10. There was a lot of diversity, and that made me really proud.”
Feature Story Brandon Blumenherst Diversity

Blog: Change starts with understanding how our state and local governments work

Brandon BlumenherstTuesday, June 30, 2020
"Join us at this online event to better understand how state and local government works, so you can see where change is needed and learn how to make that change happen."
Feature Story Monica Miller of Decatur is the entrepreneur behind the Glasses Gripper. Entrepreneurship

Not sure how to get your product to market? These Fort Wayne programs for entrepreneurs can help

Bryant RozierWednesday, July 01, 2020
Follow one entrepreneur's journey navigating the city's startup ecosystem.
Feature Story Paula and Bernie Kaufman founded Out of a Jam in 2016 Entrepreneurship

Out of a Jam: A Fort Wayne nonprofit shares its COVID-19 survival story

Paula KaufmanWednesday, July 01, 2020

“Like a lot of other small for-profit and nonprofit organizations, we found our resilience being tested during the pandemic, and we honestly were not sure how things were going to turn out.”

Feature Story The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library. Arts and Culture

Look for the Helpers: Share good deeds during COVID-19 with the Allen County Public Library

Curt WitcherWednesday, July 01, 2020
The Genealogy Center is collecting photos and stories during the pandemic. Here's how you can make local history!
Feature Story Jim Wilcox, center, and his team at Sandler Performance Center of Northern Indiana. Entrepreneurship

Small Businesses: ‘Nothing happens until something is sold’

Jim WilcoxWednesday, July 01, 2020
“I’ve heard it said that if you want to re-start the economy, go buy something. While this is true, if you really want to get things restarted, go sell something, as well.”  
Feature Story Erin Lawhon and other Grace College students are 3D printing ear guards for frontline workers wearing COVID-19 masks. Volunteerism

'Why would I not help?’ How Northeast Indiana college students are giving back during COVID-19

Kyrsten NewlonWednesday, June 24, 2020
As the pandemic continues, college students are putting their creativity and ingenuity to work, helping frontline workers stay comfortable on the job.
Feature Story Khanan Bodley is a student at Indiana Tech. Diversity

Blog: Change starts with seeing us as human

Khanan BodleyWednesday, June 24, 2020
“Every time I see another Black person die at the hands of police, I can’t help but think: That could have been me or my brothers.”
Feature Story Hope Matchett is the entrepreneur behind The Red Stiletto salon. Entrepreneurship

‘Busier than ever’: How a Fort Wayne salon is surviving and thriving during COVID-19

Carrie SpencerWednesday, June 24, 2020
Entrepreneur Hope Matchett shares her pandemic experience at The Red Stiletto and how she's keeping her business afloat.
Feature Story The Black Lives Matter movement is teaching us the power and limits of social media. Technology and Innovation

What role does social media play in effective activism? Northeast Indiana residents weigh in

Jordan Wells and Kara HackettWednesday, June 24, 2020
As the Black Lives Matter movement spreads around the world, it’s teaching us about the power—and limitations—of social media.
Feature Story Multiple nonprofits are coming together to serve hot meals for pickup in Southeast Fort Wayne on a regular basis. Economic Development

What does the Black Lives Matter movement look like in action? Investing in Southeast Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, June 24, 2020

Global protests against racial injustice have a direct implication for Fort Wayne: Driving investment to the Southeast side.

Feature Story WBOI's Make Me a Mask Campaign encourages residents to use materials they have around the house to make fun, creative, and unconventional masks to raise awareness about slowing the spread of COVID-19. Healthy Communities

Want to promote mask-wearing in Northeast Indiana during COVID-19? Here’s an art project for you

Kara HackettWednesday, June 24, 2020

Northeast Indiana Public Radio station, 89.1 WBOI, is launching a new mask-making initiative with a twist—and an important call to action.

Feature Story Joe Jordan, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, shares his career journey with Get to Know NEI. Higher Education

Students of all ages: Skill up this summer with Get to Know NEI

Kara HackettWednesday, June 24, 2020
How a free, community-driven web video series is helping talent in Northeast Indiana learn from each other.
Feature Story Under normal conditions, GearFest allows vendors and customers to mingle in a highly immersive, in-person experience. Arts and Culture

Shifting gears: How Sweetwater’s internationally attended GearFest is going virtual in 2020

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, June 24, 2020

Here’s what to expect from the first-ever GearFest Online, a two-day smorgasbord of music artists, engineers, producers, brands, and gear.

Feature Story Fisher Diversity

Letter to the Editor: Verbal abuse should not and will not be tolerated in Fort Wayne

Melissa FisherWednesday, June 24, 2020

"Voting is still a right we may exercise in our democracy to remove those from office who aren’t there to serve all the people."

Feature Story Pokagon State Park is located in Angola in the heart of Steuben County. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Pokagon State Park, beautiful in every season

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, June 24, 2020
"The park is framed by both Lake James and Snow Lake that provide beautiful sunsets, boating, swimming, and fishing experiences."
Feature Story Ft. Wayne's Farmers Market is one of several local markets still open during COVID-19. Economic Development

Fort Wayne farmers market vendors are seeing high demand during COVID-19

Kara HackettWednesday, June 17, 2020
During the pandemic, many residents are turning to local growers and makers, and farmers markets are selling out.  
Feature Story Fred McKissack is the new Managing Editor of Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Arts and Culture

Meet the new Managing Editor of Fort Wayne Ink Spot

Kara HackettWednesday, June 17, 2020
Fred McKissack is putting his national journalism experience to work in Fort Wayne, taking the reins at Ink Spot as the U.S. faces a global pandemic, protests against racial injustice, and an election year all at once.
Feature Story Photo courtesy of DJ E-Clyps/Blacklight Media. Arts and Culture

How a Fort Wayne photographer is calling attention to the ‘whys’ behind the George Floyd protests

Kara HackettFriday, June 12, 2020
His work has appeared in TIME Magazine and New York Magazine. Here’s how DJ E-Clyps of Blacklight Media is bringing viewers around the world into the streets of the George Floyd protests in Fort Wayne.
Feature Story Kyah Merritt was born with spina bifida. Diversity

Blog: People with disabilities are some of the best employees you can find, so give us a chance

Kyah MerrittWednesday, June 17, 2020
"How does it make sense that people with special needs have to work harder to become fully prepared for employment, and then are not given jobs they could clearly do?"
Feature Story David Buuck Entrepreneurship

How one Fort Wayne nonprofit is putting impact investing into practice

David BuuckWednesday, June 17, 2020
“We took that first step to rethink our systems, and we ended up developing a game-changing way to vastly improve our organization.”
Feature Story Input writer Pablo Hurtado shares a heartfelt reflection on losing his mother and the complexities of grief. Arts and Culture

Blog: ‘Look, I am moving for you now’: Reflections on losing my mother

Pablo HurtadoWednesday, June 17, 2020
“A month has passed since our mother passed away, and in that time I have found myself looking for answers, searching for anything that will help me figure out this process.”
Feature Story Alicia Pyle Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Alicia Pyle, supporting northeast Indiana's music scene

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, June 17, 2020
"I hope that people see how important the arts and small businesses are."
Feature Story downtown Fort wayne protest murals Diversity

Letter from the Editor: True unity requires reconciliation

Kara HackettWednesday, June 10, 2020
Our issue this week is a call to action.
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