Artist James Newton works on sketching a picture book concept at his home studio in Roanoke.
Artist James Newton works on sketching a picture book concept at his home studio in Roanoke. Rachel Von Art LLC
Wabash County residents gather to play pickleball.
Wabash County residents gather to play pickleball. Kaleigh Middelkoop
Romaine from the Plowshares At The Market at Electric Works.
Romaine from the Plowshares At The Market at Electric Works. Rachel Von Art LLC
Artist BonJo points out details in her self portrait.
Artist BonJo points out details in her self portrait. Rachel Von Art LLC
A sign at Wayne Street and Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne reminds people of the rules within the new DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area).
A sign at Wayne Street and Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne reminds people of the rules within the new DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area). Rachel Von Art LLC
Cherry blossoms bloom in downtown Fort Wayne.
Cherry blossoms bloom in downtown Fort Wayne. Never Creative LLC
Scrub brush refill heads at Bottle Green Refillery, 2324 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN.
Scrub brush refill heads at Bottle Green Refillery, 2324 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN. Rachel Von Art LLC
DJ SheCutIt during the Creator Space 1 Year Bash at Papi's Pizza on The Landing.
DJ SheCutIt during the Creator Space 1 Year Bash at Papi's Pizza on The Landing. Rachel Von Art LLC
Seating inside Dana's on The Landing in Downtown Fort Wayne.
Seating inside Dana's on The Landing in Downtown Fort Wayne. McKayla Nevers
A handicapped parking sign outside of an apartment complex in Fort Wayne, IN.
A handicapped parking sign outside of an apartment complex in Fort Wayne, IN. Rachel Von Art LLC

Features

Feature Story Local Food Week is July 26 through August 4. Economic Development

Local Food Week offers new ways to experience Northeast Indiana’s food scene

Brittany SmithWednesday, July 24, 2024
“This is just our way of promoting our local farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs in the local food scene.”
Partner Content Maddy Ball works with a co-worker in nutrition services. Healthy Communities

Enriching young adults’ lives through work readiness internships

Leslie Megison, Media Relations Specialist, Parkview HealthWednesday, July 24, 2024
“It teaches skills the participants can take into any workforce, such as arriving on time, working as a team, and completing tasks on time. The program builds confidence and independence. It’s wonderful from a work training and a personal skills perspective.”
Feature Story Jody Hemphill Smith with her husband, Mark Paul Smith Arts and Culture

New foundation upholds local artist's legacy and nurtures future talent

Katy AndersonTuesday, July 23, 2024
"What if I deconstruct the elements of a painting… turn them into steel, throw them into thin air?"
Feature Story 2nd Fridays, North Manchester Community Development

Main Street organizations are revitalizing the heart of Northeast Indiana communities

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 17, 2024
“Without our Main Street organizations, the historic downtowns throughout Wabash County and the work they do, we would fall to the plight of urban sprawl. They are truly focused on the economic vitality of the structures that are part of our cultural heritage of where we were, who we were, and what made our communities even become communities.”
Special Report The Parkview Employer Clinic opening Healthy Communities

Parkview Employer Solutions emphasizes wellness, prevention, and cost of care

AJ HughesTuesday, July 16, 2024
“We want to partner with our regional employers, whether they’re school systems, local governments, municipalities or private companies. We want to partner with them to obviously keep their co-workers as healthy as possible and productive, but also to do that in the context of controlling the total cost of care.”
Feature Story Carla's home Community Development

Home Free: How the Forty Percent Live

Gabi LorinoMonday, July 15, 2024
“Our home now is worth more than twice what we paid for it. That could be seen as a reason to sell, but we do like living here. I tend to be a person who looks to make what I have work, rather than looking for something new, and so we’ve certainly saved money that way on fixing up what we have instead of upgrading to a new place.”
Feature Story Illustrator James Newton Arts and Culture

Meet Roanoke-based illustrator and animator James Newton

Brittany SmithTuesday, July 9, 2024
“The reason I do what I do is not to necessarily express myself but to connect with people. Even though I spend 90 percent of my time in my office, the most important work comes whenever I sit down with that client to get to know them, try to figure out their vision, talk shop with them, or share my work with other people and see how it resonates.”
Feature Story Indiana Vintage Market in Indianapolis. Sustainability

Q&A with Indiana Vintage Market co-organizer Sam Brann

Brittany SmithMonday, July 8, 2024
Indiana Vintage Market comes to Fort Wayne for the first time on July 20 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center from noon to 5 p.m.
Feature Story Friends gather to play at Hileman Farms, which features 5 private pickleball courts. Community Development

‘Keep them local’: How proposed pickleball courts in Wabash County promote placemaking

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, June 26, 2024
“It’s been amazing how many people locally have approached me and said that they've been playing for years and they love the sport and can't wait to have courts. It’s been neat to see the response and the positivity.”
Feature Story A heat sensor from CAPA Strategies attached to a car in Utah. Neighborhoods

The City of Fort Wayne is launching an urban heat island mapping campaign

Brittany SmithTuesday, June 25, 2024
“I think the most important takeaway is that this is a chance for us to have some really important data that we can use to make well-thought-out, well-researched decisions in the future."
Feature Story Smores ice cream in a bubble waffle cone from Pufferbelly Ice Cream. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Pufferbelly Junction Ice Cream serves up scoops and sweets on the Riverfront

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Pufferbelly Junction Ice Cream sells ice cream by the scoop in a variety of flavors, including dairy-free options.
Feature Story Parkview Senior Club Technology and Innovation

How older adults in Indiana are staying connected and continuing to learn

Celeste FendtWednesday, June 19, 2024
“Our goal in general is to combat the intimidating nature of the fast-paced world we’re living in. It can be hard to keep up.”
Partner Content Signage for the Double Up program at Ft Wayne's Farmers Market on Dynamo Alley. Healthy Communities

Expanding the reach of Double Up Indiana, a SNAP-matching program

AJ HughesTuesday, June 18, 2024
“Over the course of the last three and a half years, we have matched approximately $300,000 so that would be $300,000 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables that are going to families who pay with SNAP or food stamps.”
Partner Content Antonuccio’s Italian Market, a specialty Italian market in the 07 zip code Entrepreneurship

What is the Elevate Small Business Grant and how is it helping local entrepreneurs?

Brittany SmithTuesday, June 18, 2024
“At the Bank, we offer several different programs to support affordable housing development and homeownership, all of which are designed to support strong communities. The Elevate Small Business grant is that final piece of the puzzle needed to help build robust and thriving communities across our district.”
Feature Story BonJo talks about her artwork at Union Street Market. Arts and Culture

Meet BonJo: A painter helping shape the future of Fort Wayne’s creative community

Brittany SmithTuesday, June 11, 2024
“I was just so excited to get my artwork out and seen and talk about it with people I don't know and see how people just break it down because art has its own story to every different eye. Having opportunities and being a part of the opportunities just builds your portfolio up. It builds your support system.”
Partner Content Dr. Alan Yahanda, president of the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute Healthy Communities

Meet Dr. Alan Yahanda, the new president of the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute

Dezaray ClawsonMonday, June 10, 2024
“I’m excited to pursue new innovations in technology and treatment, and expand the availability of clinical trials for our patients. I also want the PFCI to continue to be a valued partner in the Fort Wayne community, not just in taking care of cancer patients, but also ensuring the health of the community as a whole through prevention and education.”
Feature Story Student nurses at IU Fort Wayne now receive Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) as part of their curriculum. Higher Education

How IU Fort Wayne is enhancing its mental health education for student nurses and their patients

Jillian ChristensenMonday, June 10, 2024
“Students are more prepared, have better mental health communication skills, and are overall more confident going into mental health facilities."
Feature Story Ripple, 2023 Arts and Culture

Middle Waves Music Festival returns with new leadership and plans for a long-lasting legacy

Sarah SpohnTuesday, June 4, 2024
“We’re looking forward to having a legacy of a great music festival that we’ll grow over time. We’ll become a huge destination for people visiting our city, and in 10 or 20 years, people are going to think of Middle Waves way outside of Fort Wayne. It will be a destination.”
Feature Story Wolfe leads book clubs for participants. Community Development

ACPL librarian recognized nationally for creating programming for adults with disabilities

Brittany SmithMonday, June 3, 2024
“I guess what I love the most is the library and library staff try really hard to meet the needs of everyone in the community regardless of what the needs are. It's a really good feeling to work in a place that people love and a place that exists just to help and to meet the needs of the community.”
Feature Story Students in Mr. Larsen's class add toppings to their quesadillas as part of the Cooking in the Classroom program. Healthy Communities

How local organizations are using state funding to challenge the status quo around public health

Lauren CaggianoTuesday, May 28, 2024
“We all have to be very mindful that it's probably going to be at least 10 years until we start seeing actual changes in outcomes, such as obesity or food insecurity. As a state that took a long time to get where it got, it'll take a long time to begin to see betterment in that.”
Feature Story Le Tour de Fort 2023 Arts and Culture

Le Tour de Fort: Fort Wayne's largest bicycle pub crawl celebrates 15 years of supporting veterans

Jessica MontalvoTuesday, May 28, 2024
“Make sure there is air in your bicycle tires, ride with friends, and pace yourselves. It’s not a race, it’s a journey– a casual ride meant to be fun and of course, always obey all applicable laws.”
News The total collection of diapers and wipes from the 2023 drive. Healthy Communities

Healthier Moms and Babies kicks off diaper drive

Brittany SmithTuesday, May 28, 2024
“When you donate to Healthier Moms and Babies, you’re supporting your neighbors right here in Northeast Indiana. When you donate diapers and wipes, we can provide more families with the resources they need so more babies stay clean, healthy, and dry.”
Feature Story Franke Park Community Development

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Departments shares programming and park updates

Santina SpiteriTuesday, May 21, 2024
From educational programming to large construction projects, we explore what's happening this summer at Fort Wayne's parks.
Feature Story Cafe Manager Megan Spring makes a "Special Cappuccino Drink" at Tall Rabbit. Arts and Culture

Tall Rabbit Cafe provides life-changing opportunities and a sense of community

Sarah SpohnSaturday, May 18, 2024
“People will stay for three or four hours and buy one coffee. That doesn’t help us, but it doesn’t hurt us either because they fall in love with who we are and it allows us to be able to open the doors to our mission. They get to learn and see what’s going on in our baristas’ lives.”
Feature Story Kayakers make their way down the Wabash River. Community Development

Wabash County provides experiences for runners, cyclists, kayakers and the everyday adventurer

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 16, 2024
“These days, with many people being able to do remote work, outdoor recreation is a real plus for any community. Gone are the days of just building factories for people to work. You need so much more to acquire and retain talent. People are much more aware of quality of life. You absolutely have to have several amenities to keep families. Outdoor activity, along with housing, schools, safety, arts and culture are the key aspects of what attracts people to your community.”
Feature Story The expansion of the Zollner Center resulted in a cutting-edge facility, spanning over 70,000 square feet. Higher Education

Driving Collaboration: Indiana Tech's Zollner Center renovation aims to spark industry partnerships

Katy AndersonTuesday, May 7, 2024
“For our students, they are getting real-world, hands-on experiences working on key projects for innovative companies. For corporations and entrepreneurs, they are gaining access to facilities, research and development services that are making a difference on their bottom line. The regional economy here in Northeast Indiana benefits from both of these things.”
Feature Story Gavin Thomas Drew, artistic director for Summit City Musical Theatre and an educator at East Noble High School Arts and Culture

Meet Gavin Thomas Drew: Playwright, director, educator and theatre powerhouse

Brittany SmithSaturday, May 4, 2024
“I love living in Fort Wayne because of the opportunity that Fort Wayne has always given me, from a child to now. We have a love for the arts, we have a love for our neighbor. There's something so inviting about that.”
Feature Story A sign at Main Street and Calhoun Street reminds people of the rules within the new Downtown DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area). Community Development

Downtown DORA: What is it and what can you expect?

Bailey GerberWednesday, May 1, 2024
On May 5, Fort Wayne's first designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, will launch in downtown Fort Wayne. We explore what a DORA is, how it works, and the expected impact on the surrounding community.
Feature Story Summit City Climbing Co. is Fort Waynes first climbing gym. Community Development

A look inside Fort Wayne’s first climbing gym

Brittany SmithTuesday, April 30, 2024
After much anticipation from the local climbing community, Fort Wayne is finally home to a climbing gym. We take a look inside Summit City Climbing Co.
Feature Story The Pearl Economic Development

#PlacesofNEI: The Pearl prepares to provide retail space, apartments and more in downtown Fort Wayne

Brittany SmithTuesday, April 30, 2024
Scheduled to open its doors in September, The Pearl, a Surack Enterprises development, promises to be a dynamic addition to our cityscape.
Feature Story Designated Downtown Fort Wayne DORA to-go cups Community Development

10 things to know about Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) in Fort Wayne

Bailey GerberMonday, April 29, 2024
City officials, in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne, announced its first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA), here's what you need to know ahead of its launch.
Feature Story L3Harris Technologies Fort Wayne Aerospace Technology and Innovation

How the aerospace industry built a market and a legacy in Fort Wayne

Katy AndersonWednesday, April 24, 2024
“It’s exciting from an engineering standpoint to bring in these earlier career engineers or big career engineers and have them get to work on some of the most sophisticated and important technologies for national defense. Hopefully, that will continue the push to continue to get more and more engineers and to bring people into the community to grow and expand.”
Feature Story Inside Modoc's Market Community Development

Legacy, community and a vision: Meet the people who have transformed downtown Wabash

Brittany SmithWednesday, April 24, 2024
“Those visionaries kind of instilled the culture of reinvestment back into your community and then what that has led to is that just being the way of life here in Wabash County is then you see other people who have chosen to do that as well."
Feature Story Cory Krueckeberg Arts and Culture

Meet Cory Krueckeberg, the Fort Wayne-born filmmaker behind the feature film ‘Glitter & Doom’

Brittany SmithTuesday, April 16, 2024
“I've told people ever since I left Fort Wayne and went to college, the amount of culture and art that is in this small town in the middle of cornfields is kind of amazing and nobody would really believe me, but it really is. I'm very, very proud to have come from that and I'm very excited that the film is playing there for that reason– to be a part of that.”
Feature Story Bottle Green Refillery Owner Corinna Shoemaker refills a bottle with a lavender & lime essential oils bubble bath. Sustainability

Less plastic, less worry: Two Fort Wayne refilleries are paving a path for easier sustainable living

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, April 10, 2024
“I know a lot of people — even my neighbors and friends — are having a hard time wrapping their brain around a refillery. It’s really not as difficult as some people think it is. And you don't have to dive all at once. We have people who just purchase the multipurpose cleaner or hand soap. You just have to start somewhere; it doesn't have to be all or nothing.”
Feature Story Construction crews are currently working on the garage for The Lofts at Headwaters Park. Community Development

#PlacesofNEI: Construction for The Lofts at Headwaters Park is underway

Brittany SmithTuesday, April 9, 2024
The Lofts at Headwater's Park will have approximately 208 apartments, 15 for-rent townhomes, and 9,650 square feet of retail and office space, plus a 650-space parking garage.
Partner Content Representatives of the collaborative and IU Health. Healthy Communities

Refugee Health Collaborative: Local organizations unite to reach underserved populations

Bailey GerberFriday, April 5, 2024
"We know resettling in a new country comes with a lot of challenges, and physicians can only do so much—which is why providing wraparound services is really important. The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has done a great job with bringing partners together, so we didn’t have to bring in any organizations from outside this Fort Wayne community.”
Feature Story The Hive Coffee Shop is located at 7120 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Entrepreneurship

A new brew in southwest Fort Wayne: The Hive offers community, coffee, & gluten-free treats

Brittany SmithWednesday, April 3, 2024
“I've been a coffee connoisseur, but I’ve never run a coffee shop, so this has been different, but we've been so blessed to have the most amazing staff join our team who have great experience. We’ve partnered with Utopian Roastery and they've provided so much training and support to get us up to speed on all of it.”
Feature Story A Fire & Light Production of "The Wizard of Oz." Arts and Culture

Is Fort Wayne’s theatre scene growing? Performers and directors weigh in

Jennie RennerTuesday, April 2, 2024
“No one goes into the arts and musical theater for the money. We go into it because we love it and we thrive to create and to make opportunities and then to cultivate environments of inclusion. That alone is worth the four hours of sleep that I might get on a weeknight.”
Feature Story Creator Space Founder Zach Vessels at the Creator Space 1 Year Bash at Papi's Pizza on The Landing. Arts and Culture

Meet the visionary behind Creator Space Fort Wayne, a networking event for local creatives

Brittany SmithWednesday, March 27, 2024
“I wanted to make it so it was an open environment where anybody can feel welcome whether they're in high school trying to figure out what they want to get into or you know a seasoned professional that's been doing this for 10 years.”
Feature Story Rod Bice, left, and David Lee at 2 Crazy Crystal Guys, a Metaphysical supply store at 4007 S Wayne Ave, Fort Wayne, IN. Entrepreneurship

'2 Crazy Crystal Guys' of Fairmount Neighborhood on metaphysical supplies and big renovations

Rachel Von StroupWednesday, March 27, 2024
"We like helping people. When we are able to help a person find that special crystal, seeing their reactions confirms we are doing what we are supposed to be doing."
Feature Story Nawa Bison Deck Arts and Culture

Your guide to outdoor dining in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne FoodslutWednesday, March 20, 2024
As warmer temperatures return, so does outdoor dining. In this Fort Wayne Foodslut Guide, the anonymous foodie scopes out over 60 Fort Wayne restaurants with outdoor dining options, including dog and kid-friendly patios.
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