Smoked gouda dip from Club Soda's Savor Fort Wayne menu.
Smoked gouda dip from Club Soda's Savor Fort Wayne menu. Stephen J. Bailey
Residents fill out boards for the game Lotería during the Packard Area Planning Alliance retreat at the Boys and Girls Club on Fairfield Ave.
Residents fill out boards for the game Lotería during the Packard Area Planning Alliance retreat at the Boys and Girls Club on Fairfield Ave. Rachel Von Stroup
The media wall at Hands on Haven Inc., a new respite home where youth can come to relax, reenergize, and have fun in a family setting.
The media wall at Hands on Haven Inc., a new respite home where youth can come to relax, reenergize, and have fun in a family setting. Rachel Von Stroup
Spools of nitinol wire in the Avionics Building at Fort Wayne Metals.
Spools of nitinol wire in the Avionics Building at Fort Wayne Metals. Rachel Von Stroup
Holiday ornaments at the Find by local artist VimmAnnVigor.
Holiday ornaments at the Find by local artist VimmAnnVigor. Kara Hackett
Claudia Hedeen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, forages a mushroom from the genus Suillus with her dog Hobbes on Miami tribal property in Fort Wayne.
Claudia Hedeen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, forages a mushroom from the genus Suillus with her dog Hobbes on Miami tribal property in Fort Wayne. Rachel Von Stroup
Decor hanging inside The Urban Hippie's new location on The Landing, 111 W Columbia St Ste 101.
Decor hanging inside The Urban Hippie's new location on The Landing, 111 W Columbia St Ste 101. Brittany Smith
How well do you know your local government? Emily Almodovar, Public Information Officer for the Allen County Board of Commissioners, shares an Allen County government organizational chart.
How well do you know your local government? Emily Almodovar, Public Information Officer for the Allen County Board of Commissioners, shares an Allen County government organizational chart. Rachel Von Stroup
Why vote in the midterms, and who’s on the ballot? We highlight groups and resources in Allen County seeking to increase voter engagement and education.
Why vote in the midterms, and who’s on the ballot? We highlight groups and resources in Allen County seeking to increase voter engagement and education. Rachel Von Stroup
The third floor of the Eagles Theatre.
The third floor of the Eagles Theatre.
Take a sneak peek inside True Kimchi's new storefront cafe and Korean market at 2805 E. State Blvd.
Take a sneak peek inside True Kimchi's new storefront cafe and Korean market at 2805 E. State Blvd. Molly Conner
Unagi donburi at Haru Sushi & Izakaya across the street from Glenbrook Mall at 4036 Coldwater Rd.
Unagi donburi at Haru Sushi & Izakaya across the street from Glenbrook Mall at 4036 Coldwater Rd. By Stephen J. Bailey
Flowers from a bouquet arranged by florist and entrepreneur Samantha Cazares.
Flowers from a bouquet arranged by florist and entrepreneur Samantha Cazares. Rachel Von Stroup
Employees speak during a meeting with Ewelina Connolly, CEO, at Amani Family Services in Fort Wayne.
Employees speak during a meeting with Ewelina Connolly, CEO, at Amani Family Services in Fort Wayne. Rachel Von Stroup
The Trash Panda - a blonde coffee ale at J K O' Donnell's at 121 W. Wayne St.
The Trash Panda - a blonde coffee ale at J K O' Donnell's at 121 W. Wayne St. Rachel Von Stroup
Three-dimensional textures in the art of Jean-Marcel St. Jacques called "Contrary to Hearsay, He Wasn't the Devil" at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
Three-dimensional textures in the art of Jean-Marcel St. Jacques called "Contrary to Hearsay, He Wasn't the Devil" at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Rachel Von Stroup
A student works on a drawing during a private tutoring session led by Alle Wims of Brain Geeks Learn educational services at the PENTA Center, 2513 S. Calhoun St.
A student works on a drawing during a private tutoring session led by Alle Wims of Brain Geeks Learn educational services at the PENTA Center, 2513 S. Calhoun St. By Rachel Von Stroup
A braille alphabet card at The League.
A braille alphabet card at The League. Rachel Von Stroup

Features

Feature Story Kara Hackett, Editor-At-Large, and Brittany Smith, Managing Editor Arts and Culture

Letter from the Editors: A staff transition is underway at Input

Kara Hackett & Brittany SmithWednesday, January 25, 2023
Input Fort Wayne editors Kara Hackett and Brittany Smith share details of a new staff transition within Input.
Feature Story Christine Paul with quilting students. Arts and Culture

Quilt makers in Wabash share how their craft can impact a community

Stephanie VillanuevaWednesday, January 25, 2023
 “I take scraps and one thing leads to another. Every quilt has a visual art to it, whether it’s today’s modern art or yesterday’s treasures. There’s always something that draws the eye in.”
Feature Story Students prepare to pitch their business plan for a chance to win $5,000. Entrepreneurship

Meet three rising student businesses in Northeast Indiana

Micaela EberlyWednesday, January 25, 2023
Three student finalists from the Grace College Business Plan Competition share their entrepreneurial plans.
Feature Story Savor Fort Wayne continues until January 29. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Find delicious dining deals with Savor Fort Wayne

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, January 25, 2023
Enjoy special deals from participating restaurants in Fort Wayne until January 29.
Feature Story While there are many factors that contribute to Indiana’s poor health rankings, PATH4YOU is hoping to make an impact through free and accessible contraception for Hoosiers. Healthy Communities

This program seeks to improve health outcomes by making contraceptives free & accessible in Indiana

Brittany SmithWednesday, January 18, 2023
“That grounds a lot of our work in the respect that we want to make sure that no matter whether you want to talk about natural family planning or an IUD that will last 10 years, you get the same amount of care, the same amount of attention, and it's all free. We make sure also that these decisions are patient-centered and led.”
Feature Story Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is located at 6328 W. Jefferson Boulevard inside Covington Plaza. Entrepreneurship

#PlacesofNEI: Taste the culinary creativity of the Velazquez brothers at Tequila Mexican Restaurant

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, January 18, 2023
Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is the creation of two brothers, Raúl and Benjamín Velazquez, who immigrated to the United States over two decades ago and have dedicated themselves to the food industry ever since.
Feature Story Philharmonic players and supporters strike in Downtown Fort Wayne. Image courtesy of the Facebook page for the Musicians of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Arts and Culture

Care about Fort Wayne arts and culture? Here’s what to know about the Philharmonic strike

Kara HackettFriday, January 13, 2023
"If you care about the future of Fort Wayne arts and culture, there are a few reasons this strike should be one of the biggest stories on your radar."
Feature Story Caroline Braun, Clinical Programs Manager for Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, shows what a normal 1-1 therapy session would look like with a client during a mock session at Park Center, 2710 Lake Ave. Healthy Communities

What is harm reduction? This approach to substance use treatment is improving outcomes in Indiana

Bailey GerberTuesday, January 10, 2023
“It’s easy, especially for people who don’t struggle with SUD, to think people should just be able to stop using drugs. But the success rate of an abstinence-based approach is really low.”
Feature Story The Courtyard is an apartment complex that houses young adults, usually between ages 18 and 24. Priority is given to those who’ve aged out of the foster care system or who have been, or are in danger of becoming, homeless. Community Development

Building a Future for Young Adults Aged out of Foster Care

Gabi LorinoWednesday, January 11, 2023
“People who are already in poverty are vulnerable to others who simply don’t care about them. That’s what ends up being an issue for these kids and young adults, because what happens next?”
Feature Story Lisa D. Givan is Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Belonging as well as Senior Diversity Officer at Indiana Tech. Diversity

Making your workplace more inclusive in 2023? You might consider this Indiana Tech course

Kara HackettTuesday, January 10, 2023
“There are a lot of people who have gone through workshops that have given them ‘aha’ moments. We take those ‘aha’ moments and make them applicable.”  
Feature Story Tall Rabbit Cafe is located at 2001 S. Calhoun Street. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Tall Rabbit Cafe, Fort Wayne's newest cafe, is serving up coffee and opportunities

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, January 11, 2023
Tall Rabbit Cafe is a new enterprise from Blue Jacket Inc., which provides tools and opportunities to any adult with a barrier to employment to allow them to earn their chance at gainful employment.
Feature Story Fort Wayne residents from the Southwest Area Partnership (SWAP) collaborate on a community project. Neighborhoods

Meet neighborhood leaders in Fort Wayne—and learn how you can get involved

Bailey GerberWednesday, December 21, 2022
“If you really want to impact change in your community, your neighborhood association and Area Partnership are the best places to start.”  
Partner Content Dan Baisden talks with residents during the Packard Area Planning Alliance retreat at the Boys and Girls Club on Fairfield Ave. Neighborhoods

Want to advance your community? Meet 4 Neighborhood Planners in Fort Wayne who can help

Kara HackettWednesday, December 14, 2022
Who are Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planners, and what roles do they play in helping neighborhoods? We sat down with the team to find out.
Partner Content Representatives from Parkview Health, Indiana Tech, the Questa Foundation and Fort Wayne Community Schools gathered in October to celebrate the launch of the new Parkview Opportunity Scholars award. Healthy Communities

How can Indiana increase its number of college grads? This Fort Wayne-based program could help

Tami BrigleWednesday, December 14, 2022
The goal of this program is to support students who may not have otherwise gone to college—whether they have financial need, are first-generation college students, are first-generation Americans, or may not have considered college due to other barriers.
Partner Content Students explore the Clark Gallery on a field trip. Arts and Culture

Meet the Clark Gallery: Increasing access to creative culture and art in rural Indiana

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 14, 2022
“I really love the mission of bringing these experiences to people in rural communities who might not have easy access to it. Having these things closer to home is something that’s really special.”
Feature Story Reboot offers a great selection of S.T.E.M. toys and puzzles that will engage the minds of both kids and adults. Kids and Education

#PlacesofNEI: Fulfill your curiosity with learning activities for all ages at Reboot Labs

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, December 14, 2022
Reboot offers a great selection of S.T.E.M. toys and puzzles that will engage the minds of both kids and adults.
Partner Content In 2022, the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre brought back Elf the Musical. Arts and Culture

Need some holiday cheer? Meet 7 OGs of Fort Wayne’s arts & culture scene who bring it every year

Jennie RennerWednesday, December 7, 2022
“It’s only fitting to pay our respects to these Fort Wayne establishments at this busy time of the year when they’re working overtime to make sure our holiday season is merry and bright.” 
Partner Content Design Collaborative's team worked with the Oxford Community Association in South East Fort Wayne to turn some underutilized land into a small resting place for residents. Community Development

How a new community resting park came to life in South East Fort Wayne’s Oxford neighborhood

Julia HanauerWednesday, December 7, 2022
“We have to learn how to live together and take care of where we’re at; that’s the whole assignment.”
Partner Content Regenia, Edward and daughter Lauryn Jones during the open house and ribbon cutting of Hands on Haven Inc. Economic Development

How are American Rescue Plan Act Funds being spent in Fort Wayne? The City fills us in

AJ HughesWednesday, December 7, 2022
“Because COVID disproportionately impacted certain sectors of the community, the (U.S.) Treasury really does want us pushing and prioritizing funding back into those disproportionately impacted areas. So, even with our grants, that was something we really looked for.”
Feature Story A guide (teacher), works with children on classroom activities. Kids and Education

What is Montessori Education? A new school is bringing the child-focused approach to Wabash

Danielle ShaferWednesday, December 7, 2022
“I had no intention of becoming a teacher, but I believe so strongly that Montessori education needs to exist.”
Feature Story Union Street Market at Electric Works is home to the area’s first public market and food hall. Community Development

#PlacesofNEI: Step inside Union Street Market at the Electric Works campus

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, December 7, 2022
Union Street Market at Electric Works is Northeast Indiana’s first public market and food hall.
Feature Story Bastien Carel, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, right, works with Brad Peffley, Wire Drawer, using new technology that provides real-time & historical data via a web interface that collects data from 70-80 machines. Economic Development

What’s the future of Northeast Indiana’s manufacturing sector? Leaders weigh in

Kara HackettWednesday, November 30, 2022
While the desire to evolve for industry 4.0 isn’t lacking, the realities of adaptation and the infrastructure needed to support change can be complicated.  
Partner Content Data and graphics by the Indiana Department of Health and the Governor's Public Health Commission Healthy Communities

Blog: Why public health funding might be Indiana's 'most important legislative issue' in 2023

Mary TyndallWednesday, November 30, 2022
“I was shocked to learn that despite all the good things Indiana has done over the last 25 years, our public health picture is pretty poor… If you have a good healthy community, good healthy workforce, this is so attractive to bring people and business to Indiana."
Partner Content Raine Augenstein is a cashier at the Health Food Shoppe. Healthy Communities

How the Health Food Shoppe is making local, organic food more accessible in Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, November 30, 2022
“I actually hear people in the aisle now, saying, 'Oh wow! These prices aren’t bad.’”  
Partner Content Honeywell team members gather for coffee and donuts during Honeywell Values Week. Community Development

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment shares how focusing on its employees has strengthened its mission

Brittany SmithWednesday, November 30, 2022
“It all begins and ends with the people who make this organization what it is."
Feature Story Use the free pass to explore Fort Wayne’s most iconic holiday lights displays. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Explore all things merry and bright with the Fort Wayne Holiday Lights Challenge

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, November 30, 2022
Find some of Fort Wayne's best holiday light displays with Visit Fort Wayne's Holiday Lights Challenge.
Feature Story Holiday ornaments at the Find by local artist VimmAnnVigor. Economic Development

10 places to find locally made gifts on your holiday shopping trip to Downtown Fort Wayne

Brett GaugerTuesday, November 22, 2022
Want to buy cool, locally made gifts this holiday season? Here's where you can find them.  
Feature Story Vendors prepare for the grand opening of the Union Street Market. Community Development

Must-know details for your first visit to the Union Street Market food hall at Electric Works

Kara HackettMonday, November 21, 2022
Learn what’s happening, who’s there, where to park, and other details for your first visit.  
Feature Story From right are Diane Hunter, Dani Tippmann, and Claudia Hedeen all of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma during a foraging session on Miami tribal property in Fort Wayne. Community Development

Rethinking Thanksgiving: Restorative ways to process a complicated holiday in Fort Wayne

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 16, 2022
Thanksgiving offers us a reminder to reconsider how we consume multiple types of resources, what we offer in return, and how our decisions impact the broader community and world around us.
Feature Story Owner Raelyn Bever holds a finished ring from Still Remains Jewelry. Entrepreneurship

This Wabash business crafts keepsake jewelry from ashes, breastmilk, and flowers

Sarah SpohnWednesday, November 16, 2022
“It means a lot to me that people are willing to send their loved ones to me, and I take good care of them while they’re with me.”
Feature Story The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is a group of Northeast Indiana media organizations and affiliated institutions. Neighborhoods

What makes a 'healthy' neighborhood? Attend the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative's upcoming panel

StaffWednesday, November 16, 2022
"The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is excited to host its inaugural public event, a panel discussion on Healthy Neighborhoods."
Partner Content Parkview Noble Hospital co-workers await surveyors for Magnet re-accreditation this year. Magnet is a national recognition earned by nine of Parkview’s hospitals, including Parkview Noble and Parkview Huntington. Healthy Communities

Five ways small hospitals are making a big difference in Northeast Indiana

Kara HackettWednesday, November 16, 2022
“Earlier this year, two rural hospitals in Northeast Indiana made national news for their high-quality care.”
Feature Story Lee Rainboth and Susan Mendenhall Arts and Culture

10 minutes with Lee Rainboth: Creating more access to art and dance in Fort Wayne

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Lee Rainboth, Executive Director of Fort Wayne Dance Collective, explains the organization's goal to create access to dance and the arts.
Feature Story The 2022 HolidayFest featuring the Night of Lights, presented by TriCore and Downtown Fort Wayne, returns from November 23 through December 31. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Visit the iconic lights at Fort Wayne's Holiday Fest

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, November 16, 2022
The Holiday Fest, featuring the Night of Lights, is a magical time when the Fort Wayne Community comes together to light up Downtown Fort Wayne with the iconic Santa and His Reindeer, Merry Christmas Wreath, and many more.
Feature Story Products designed by Sommer Letter Co. Entrepreneurship

How TikTok is helping local entrepreneurs take small businesses from Fort Wayne to worldwide

Brittany SmithWednesday, November 9, 2022
“I felt like an old woman walking into a very loud arcade. There were a lot of flashing things on the screen and the noises and the trends. I was not into the culture. I didn't use TikTok, so I felt very inadequate. But if I've learned anything as an entrepreneur, it's that you have to learn through like experimenting and through failure.”
Feature Story Urban Beginnings Choice Federal Credit Union is a certified CDFI. Chief Executive Officer Diane Starks is part of a small team serving more than 265 members. Economic Development

Meet Urban Beginnings Choice FCU: A CDFI expanding social mobility in Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, November 9, 2022
“As a CDFI, Urban Beginnings plays a critical role in removing barriers that have historically prevented many families from accessing capital and building wealth."
Feature Story Library patrons conduct family research at the Genealogy Center. Arts and Culture

Blog: You don’t have to be a 'serious genealogist’ to enjoy family research at the Genealogy Center

Jennie RennerWednesday, November 9, 2022
I was intimidated by Fort Wayne’s renowned Genealogy Center and believed it was a place only for serious scholars of family history. Here’s what happened when I paid it a visit.
Partner Content Reducing your advertising can create opportunities for other companies. Economic Development

Blog: 4 reasons now is not the time to cut your marketing budget

Andrew CulbertsonWednesday, November 9, 2022
"Marketing allows you to start, progress, and evolve that conversation. Without it, for some customers, it can be as simple as out of sight, out of mind."
Feature Story Steady Eddy’s Station in Leo, IN. Community Development

#PlacesofNEI: Steady Eddy's Station brings paddling and dining to Leo

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, November 9, 2022
Steady Eddy's offers paddling activities and dining to the Leo-Cedarville area.
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