Muralist Remix 1 of Mexico City painted a new mural in downtown North Manchester.
Muralist Remix 1 of Mexico City painted a new mural in downtown North Manchester. By Ray Steup
Northeast Indiana's first Make It Your Own Mural Fest is bringing 11 new murals to the 11-county region.
Northeast Indiana's first Make It Your Own Mural Fest is bringing 11 new murals to the 11-county region. By Ray Steup
Members of the Omotayo Rite of Passage "Drums Not Guns" program perform a song in Southeast Fort Wayne.
Members of the Omotayo Rite of Passage "Drums Not Guns" program perform a song in Southeast Fort Wayne. By Sierah Barnhart
Shadows create an artistic design on the front porch of a house in Southeast Fort Wayne.
Shadows create an artistic design on the front porch of a house in Southeast Fort Wayne. By Sierah Barnhart
Black Woman of Excellence and other Fort Wayne nonprofits hosted a free Back to School Skate Night at Bell's Skating Rink in New Haven on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020.
Black Woman of Excellence and other Fort Wayne nonprofits hosted a free Back to School Skate Night at Bell's Skating Rink in New Haven on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. By Ray Steup
A busy neighborhood street in Southeast Fort Wayne.
A busy neighborhood street in Southeast Fort Wayne. By Sierah Barnhart
The Jennings Recreation Center in Southeast is the oldest standing neighborhood community center in Fort Wayne.
The Jennings Recreation Center in Southeast is the oldest standing neighborhood community center in Fort Wayne. By Sierah Barnhart
Colorful, recycled tires create a playground in the Mount Vernon Park neighborhood.
Colorful, recycled tires create a playground in the Mount Vernon Park neighborhood. By Sierah Barnhart
The Oxford Community Association hosted a car wash and membership drive on July 25, 2020, to support its neighborhood.
The Oxford Community Association hosted a car wash and membership drive on July 25, 2020, to support its neighborhood. By Stephen J. Bailey
Fresh, locally grown cucumbers at the 2020 YLNI Farmers Market in Fort Wayne.
Fresh, locally grown cucumbers at the 2020 YLNI Farmers Market in Fort Wayne. By Ray Steup
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
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
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)
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
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 2019 grand opening of a parklet in Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood.
Members of the Fort Wayne Ballet perform at the 2019 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

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Feature Story Lakisha Woods and her 17-year-old goddaughter Ariana. Neighborhoods

The many walks of motherhood in Southeast Fort Wayne

Angela StanleyWednesday, September 23, 2020
Three women in Southeast share their unique journeys to motherhood.
Feature Story Project Civics is a team of about 17 Allen County residents working to increase access to political information. Arts and Culture

Meet Project Civics: Breaking down barriers to political participation in Allen County

Kara HackettMonday, September 21, 2020

“You shouldn’t have to have a degree in political science to effectively participate in government."

News Remix 1's mural in downtown North Manchester. Economic Development

Three national muralists share their experience in Northeast Indiana

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, September 23, 2020
Internationally known artists share their thoughts on the first Make it Your Own Mural Fest.
Partner Content Dr. Lauren Kopicky is a breast surgeon at Parkview Cancer Institute (PCI). Healthy Communities

What drew a talented breast surgeon to Fort Wayne? People and practice

Tami BrigleWednesday, September 23, 2020

Dr. Lauren Kopicky at Parkview Cancer Institute (PCI) shares why she moved back to the Midwest.

Feature Story Kyah Merritt was born with spina bifida. Diversity

‘I am the way I am supposed to be’: A Grace College student shares her journey with spina bifida

Kyrsten NewlonWednesday, September 23, 2020
In honor of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month in October, Kyah Merritt shares her passion advocating for students and employees with special needs.
Feature Story Mural Fest Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Regional murals in the Make It Your Own Mural Fest

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, September 23, 2020
"As we head into fall, explore these murals across the region with your friends and family."
Special Report Maria Diaz and Amber Ramsey are Community Health Workers for Parkview's Safety PIN program in Southeast Fort Wayne. Healthy Communities

Meet Southeast residents addressing the social determinants of health in their neighborhoods

Kara Hackett, with reporting by Jesus RosarioWednesday, September 16, 2020
“As Community Health Workers, we live here, so we know the struggles and concerns of the community, and we are able to help.”  
Special Report The theme of Key Detail’s mural is the confluence of the city's three rivers: the St. Joseph, the St. Marys, and the Maumee. Economic Development

How the first Make It Your Own Mural Fest is making its mark on cities across the region

AJ Hughes and Kara HackettWednesday, September 16, 2020
As 11 new, permanent murals enrich downtowns across the region, their impact is already being felt by artists and local leaders.
Feature Story Tim Parsley works on a mural in downtown Warsaw. Arts and Culture

Video: Fort Wayne artist Tim Parsley is painting a mural to celebrate lake life in Warsaw

AJ Hughes and Ray SteupWednesday, September 16, 2020
Tim Parsley, a muralist and professor of art at the University of Saint Francis, is adorning the Dennie Building in downtown Warsaw with a new mural that celebrates Kosciusko County's lake culture.  
Feature Story Tobias Studios PeopleofNEI Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Tobias Studios, creating places for people to interact

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, September 16, 2020
"Public art sets the stage for people to interact with others. It’s authentic and real just like northeast Indiana.”
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