Festival-goers wait in line for Little John's Sarsaparilla Rootbeer, a staple of the Johnny Appleseed Festival.
Festival-goers wait in line for Little John's Sarsaparilla Rootbeer, a staple of the Johnny Appleseed Festival. Brittany Smith
Decor at Little Achievers Childcare Kindergarten Prep on South Calhoun, owned by Janae Dubose.
Decor at Little Achievers Childcare Kindergarten Prep on South Calhoun, owned by Janae Dubose. Rachel Von Stroup
A mural on South Harrison Street.
A mural on South Harrison Street. Brittany Smith
Seyval Blanc grapes at Hartland Winery in Ashley, IN.
Seyval Blanc grapes at Hartland Winery in Ashley, IN. Rachel Von Stroup
A variety of hair colors on the 260HairBus, a Fort Wayne-based mobile hair salon.
A variety of hair colors on the 260HairBus, a Fort Wayne-based mobile hair salon. Rachel Von Stroup
Artwork on a table at Firefly Cafe on N. Anthony Boulevard.
Artwork on a table at Firefly Cafe on N. Anthony Boulevard. Brittany Smith
Aprons and other supplies at Indigo Studio.
Aprons and other supplies at Indigo Studio. Brittany Smith
Local barber Benson Harvey, owner of Smooth Kutz, LLC, holds up his hat.
Local barber Benson Harvey, owner of Smooth Kutz, LLC, holds up his hat. Rachel Von Stroup
Johnny Bojinoff, owner of Johnny OX Pizzeria, cuts a freshly-made pie.
Johnny Bojinoff, owner of Johnny OX Pizzeria, cuts a freshly-made pie. McKayla Nevers
The Elektron Building, 215 East Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN.
The Elektron Building, 215 East Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN. McKayla Nevers
Sauntel Bennett-Totten shows off a boutineer for a client at Q'Niqque Wedding Coordinator and Event Planning.
Sauntel Bennett-Totten shows off a boutineer for a client at Q'Niqque Wedding Coordinator and Event Planning. Rachel Von Stroup
Jayce Colclasure, Student Nurse Apprentice, right, practices an assessment with his mentor Colin Fassold, Registered Nurse at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Jayce Colclasure, Student Nurse Apprentice, right, practices an assessment with his mentor Colin Fassold, Registered Nurse at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Rachel Von Stroup
Forms being filled out at Catholic Charities by Immigration Director Luz Ostrognai.
Forms being filled out at Catholic Charities by Immigration Director Luz Ostrognai. Rachel Von Stroup
Playground equipment at Forest Park Elementary School.
Playground equipment at Forest Park Elementary School. Rachel Von Stroup
Ice cream toppings on display at Local Apple Cart in the Union Street Market.
Ice cream toppings on display at Local Apple Cart in the Union Street Market. Selena Oxender
Windows of the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Downtown Fort Wayne.
Windows of the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Downtown Fort Wayne. Rachel Von Stroup
Feathers, which have been laser cut with with symbols borrowed from Ukrainian folk embroidery, in Art This Way's latest installation Downtown Fort Wayne.
Feathers, which have been laser cut with with symbols borrowed from Ukrainian folk embroidery, in Art This Way's latest installation Downtown Fort Wayne. Stephen J. Bailey
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
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 Redemption House CEO Tomi Cardin at the front door of 2720 Fairfield Aveune. Community Development

What is the Redemption House?

Brittany SmithWednesday, September 20, 2023
“You can’t punish your way out of addiction. You can’t force someone into recovery. It’s an up and down journey, so having these safe places and people in your life that will support the ups and the downs– it’s how you’re going to achieve long-lasting change and recovery.”
Partner Content My Chart on mobile. Healthy Communities

7 digital tools you can use to improve your health and make your life easier

Laura DubayWednesday, September 20, 2023
The digital age has created convenience and efficiency for so many things in our everyday lives, including healthcare. Learn about seven digital tools from Parkview Health that can help you improve your health.
Feature Story Festival-goers wait in line for Little Johns Sarsaparilla Rootbeer, a staple of the Johnny Appleseed Festival. Arts and Culture

PHOTOS: Johnny Appleseed Festival 2023

Brittany SmithTuesday, September 19, 2023
Johnny Appleseed Festival is an annual, family-friendly event, featuring shopping, food, and live entertainment.
Feature Story A new “Only Rain in the Drain” mural from Alexandra Hall is currently in progress at TJ Nowak Supply. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: New "Only Rain in the Drain" mural next to Promenade Park

Stephen J. BaileyTuesday, September 19, 2023
This is the final year of the sidewalk mural initiative, and Friends of the Rivers decided to fund a legacy mural that would continue to carry on the environmental awareness and educational mission.
Feature Story The Tricore Porch Off Calhoun Arts and Culture

What’s new at the 2023 Art Crawl: Alley Bash?

Brittany SmithSaturday, September 16, 2023
As Art This Way’s Art Crawl continues to grow in size, Manager Alexandra Hall shares what you can expect from this year’s Art Crawl: Alley Bash.
Feature Story Fox Products, a musical instrument manufacturer, has found a way to seamlessly blend technology with artistry. Technology and Innovation

Handcrafted in Northeast Indiana: Fox Products creates instruments used around the world

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, September 13, 2023
How South Whitley’s Fox Products has evolved from humble beginnings to a player on the world stage.
Feature Story Janae Dubose, owner of Little Achievers Home Daycare Kindergarten Prep, leads Circle Time featuring songs and music with her students. Kids and Education

Equipping the next generation: Q&A with Janae Dubose, educator and business owner

Sarah SpohnWednesday, September 13, 2023
"While I was in college at Ivy Tech, my love for early childhood education began. I learned how the young brain worked, and I began to understand just how important those first years of a child’s life are to their overall development and future. I wanted to be a part of teaching young children fundamentals during this critical part of their development."
Feature Story CoCoJo’s, an exclusive seasonal RV campground. Arts and Culture

Connecting with the outdoors in Wabash County

Danielle ShaferWednesday, September 13, 2023
“Everyone should come out and see what we have here. There’s something different to do in every season.”
Feature Story Next time you are at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, take in the sights and sounds of the African continent. Kids and Education

#PlacesofNEI: Explore the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's African Journey

Stephen J. BaileyTuesday, September 12, 2023
Next time you are at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, take in the sights and sounds of the African continent.
Partner Content Khaliyah Penson, age 7, and her mom, Kendrea Penson, work together to prepare a meal as part of the Kids in the Kitchen class offered through Parkview. Healthy Communities

Special Report: Parkview Health's initiatives to address food insecurity

Desaray BradleyWednesday, August 30, 2023
“We want everybody in the community– regardless of where they live, their income level, their age, race, ethnicity– we want everybody to have access to nourishing foods.”
Feature Story Nakia Philips' van, advertising his business, Keepin' It Klean. Entrepreneurship

“Being mobile is key”: Local entrepreneur shares the perks of running a mobile business

Brittany SmithWednesday, August 30, 2023
“I started when COVID was going on. People like everything to be clean and sanitized and all that. I could come to people and didn’t have to interact with them.”
Feature Story Construction of Roosevelt Reserves recently began. Neighborhoods

​​​​​​​#PlacesofNEI: Construction begins on land development in Southeast Fort Wayne

Stephen J. BaileyTuesday, August 29, 2023
Roosevelt Reserves is the largest single-family housing development in Southeast Fort Wayne in the last 50 years.
Feature Story Many local organizations are working to help parents access quality childcare. Kids and Education

How local organizations are helping young parents

Emily CoverstoneWednesday, August 23, 2023
“We are trying to help the parents be better parents or help them develop as parents, so the program is also about them, not just the children.”
Partner Content Chad Owen with a Parkview EMS. Healthy Communities

One man’s journey through three decades in healthcare

Susan SigworthWednesday, August 23, 2023
"I knew I wanted to care for patients across the spectrum – from birth to the end of life – and wanted to be at the top of my game clinically."
Feature Story Jared Christiansen, the Fort Wayne based photographer behind Candid Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Jared Christiansen, capturing Fort Wayne candidly

Brittany SmithTuesday, August 22, 2023
Fort Wayne is full of life, and Jared Christiansen is capturing it one picture at a time on his street photography Instagram, @candidfortwayne.
Feature Story Pigeon River in LaGrange County. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Explore waterways and wildlife in LaGrange County

Stephen J. BaileyMonday, August 21, 2023
LaGrange County is home to Indiana’s largest fish and wildlife area offering endless acres of seasonal fishing, hiking, or kayaking.
Feature Story For families, there is no shortage of activities in Wabash, parents Madeline and Aaron Spring say. Kids and Education

What is it like to raise a family in Wabash?

AJ HughesWednesday, August 16, 2023
“Wabash is a beautiful little gem. It’s in the middle of cornfields, but it’s got everything that we need.”
News From Left to right: Cameron Voglewede, Brandon Voglewede, Tae Johnson, Marqual Holley. Arts and Culture

New documentary series showcases Fort Wayne’s high school athletes

Brittany SmithTuesday, August 15, 2023
“This groundbreaking series is a testament to the passion we have for our hometown, as we strive to showcase the unparalleled talents and skill levels that exist within our community."
Feature Story inemaker Kirk Etheridge pours an estate grown Lacrescent at Hartland Winery in Ashley, IN. Entrepreneurship

Beyond the vines: A behind-the-scenes look at Northeast Indiana wineries

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, August 9, 2023
Regional winemakers offer insights into the challenges and trends related to this age-old craft.
Feature Story Saba Marcos, founder of Agape, travels to Ethiopia regularly to distribute wheelchairs. Healthy Communities

Meet Saba Marcos, the Fort Wayne resident working to get mobility aids to people in Ethiopia

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, August 9, 2023
Agape Mobility Ethiopia, an international nonprofit that fundraises to provide medical-grade wheelchairs to children and adults in need, was founded in 2019.
Feature Story Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana CEO Sharon Pohly (center) is shown with Gold Award Girl Scout honorees Sunday, June 25, at Goshen College. From left are Heather Elwood, Colleen Britten, Keely Roe, and Megan Willis. Healthy Communities

How regional Girl Scouts are making an impact on their communities through the Gold Award

Brittany SmithWednesday, August 9, 2023
“Girl Scouts has always been know for blazing the trail and making a change where there needs to be change. This patch program kind of starts that. It blazes the trail for Girl Scouts in the future."
Feature Story Zeb's Chicken Shack Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Zeb's Chicken Shack, delicious comfort food on Fairfield Avenue

Stephen J. BaileyTuesday, August 8, 2023
Zeb’s Chicken Shack is a family-owned business, offering incredible comfort food including chicken, fish, okra, and hush puppies.
Feature Story Experience live music every Friday evening until September 1 with the third annual summer concert series, Downtown Live, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Downtown Live!, free music on South Calhoun Street every Friday

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, August 2, 2023

Downtown Live! hosts free entertainment from local performers every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at The TriCore Porch Off Calhoun and the 800 block of South Calhoun Street.
Feature Story Janae Hagrett and Ani'a Walker Entrepreneurship

Cupcakes & Curls: Two young entrepreneurs share their experiences of starting a business

Brittany SmithWednesday, July 26, 2023
“I think a lot of times we don’t see how many young people are visionaries. Many of them don’t have that confidence, because they look at the experience they don’t have or the resources they don’t have. Having a program in place that can connect you with someone who’s knowledgeable and wants to take the time to help is extremely important.”
Feature Story Owner Beth Morken in front of the 260HairBus, which she renovated herself. Entrepreneurship

Q&A with Beth Morken, owner of 260HairBus

Brittany SmithWednesday, July 26, 2023
Entrepreneur and Cosmetologist Beth Morken shares how she renovated a 2005 school bus into a mobile hair salon.
Feature Story Volunteers in the Wabash River for Clean Out the Banks. Sustainability

Meet the volunteers behind Indiana’s largest river cleanup event

Brittany SmithTuesday, July 25, 2023
The Wabash River Defenders are a group of volunteers whose mission is to protect, preserve and defend the Wabash River.
Feature Story Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Immerse yourself in the work of Van Gogh at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

Stephen J. BaileyTuesday, July 25, 2023
“Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” presented by Paquin Entertainment Group is currently on display at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Feature Story Vicki Eber Healthy Communities

Q&A with end-of-life doula Vicki Eber

Jennie RennerWednesday, July 19, 2023
"My goal is for people to use death as an inspiration to live their most full life."
Feature Story The 2023 Decatur Sculpture Tour brought new artistic life to the streets of downtown Decatur. Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Sculptures bring art to the streets of downtown Decatur

Stephen J. BaileyMonday, July 17, 2023
Artists from around the country have made unique contributions to the 2023 Decatur Sculpture Tour.
Feature Story Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) briefs journalists about his "Yes in my backyard" bill, requiring local planners to report when they are implementing historically discriminatory land use and zoning policies. Community Development

Is ‘Housing First’ Worth the Cost to House the Homeless?

Julie CreekWednesday, July 12, 2023
“We’re relying on a patchwork solution of providers. There’s not one shelter in this city that is low-barrier and open to all folks - regardless of their veteran status, gender, gender identity, or need for shelter. It’s not no barrier, but it has to be open to folks who have a pet, to couples. There are so many individual situations in our community.”
Partner Content Indiana Tech's new, state-of-the-art nursing lab in Keene Building. Higher Education

Indiana Tech, Huntington University and Parkview Health partner up for new program

Brittany SmithWednesday, July 12, 2023
“I think it’s such a credit to our local colleges and universities to create opportunities like this, that really help students achieve those challenging degree programs that so directly meet the talent needs we have in our region.”
Partner Content Dr. Alexander O. Ondari Healthy Communities

Pursuing the American Dream: A physician’s incredible journey from Kenya to Fort Wayne

Tami BrigleWednesday, July 12, 2023
“There’s a hidden cost we pay as immigrants for the American dream.”
Partner Content Dr. Dungy-Poythress speaks about implicit bias and how it impacts Black maternal and infant health at the University of Saint Francis. Healthy Communities

Local organizations offer hope among bleak maternal and infant mortality data

AJ HughesWednesday, June 28, 2023
“If we have a pregnant mom or a mom who might be experiencing post-partum depression or showing signs of that sort of thing, we try to help them find their voice when it comes to interacting with their doctor’s office.”
Feature Story Eliza Romano and Jennifer Zartman Romano at Indigo Studio in Fort Wayne. Entrepreneurship

Looking to pick up a new hobby? Indigo Studio is here to help.

Brittany SmithWednesday, June 28, 2023
“It is amazing what art does for someone at any age. When you’ve completed a project and feel that sense of pride– it’s just a nice thing to be a part of.”
Feature Story Barber Benson Harvey, owner of Smooth Kutz, works on giving Roderick Williams a bald fade. Entrepreneurship

Bringing new life to the classic barbershop experience at Smooth Kutz Barbershop

Desaray BradleyWednesday, June 21, 2023
“The pandemic really inspired me to keep cutting and get my LLC. I just didn’t stop grinding. I became disciplined enough to put my life in my hands and take care of my family.”
Feature Story The Riverfront at Promenade Community Development

How old and new buildings are providing a lasting vibrancy to Downtown Fort Wayne

AJ HughesWednesday, June 14, 2023
“If you look at the vibrancy in the development of Downtown Fort Wayne, you’ll find that some of the most exciting places have a mix of contemporary buildings and historic buildings. All of those contribute to who we are and to a wide variety of tastes.”
Feature Story Johnny Bojinoff, owner of Johnny OX Pizzeria, works on a pie. Entrepreneurship

Q&A with Johnny Bojinoff, owner of Johnny OX Pizzeria and Fort Wayne’s own pizzaiolo

Brittany SmithWednesday, June 14, 2023
From growing up in family restaurants to culinary school, Johnny Bojinoff shares his journey to becoming the pizza vendor at Union Street Market.
Feature Story Social Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop co-owner Shawn Bianchini, who also launched Shawnanigans, a catering company, in 2018. Entrepreneurship

Social Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop: Building a community one scoop at a time in Winona Lake

Micaela Eberly & Madison CowmanWednesday, June 14, 2023
“We called it Social with the hopes of it being a place for people to spend time together. We love creating spaces for people to enjoy being in each other’s company.”
Feature Story Simple Nature offers soy wax candles based around three concepts: clean (environmentally friendly), clear (know why you are taking action), and community (get involved by helping others). Kids and Education

#PlacesofNEI: Meet Simple Nature, the local candle company giving back to Bloomingdale Elementary

Stephen J. BaileyTuesday, June 13, 2023
Simple Nature is one of the local vendors found at the YLNI Farmers Market each Saturday throughout the summer from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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