Renata Robinson wants to empower creatives to impact Fort Wayne's community.

Community Development

How can Fort Wayne’s creative class help transform the city? Renata Robinson has a few ideas

Kara HackettWednesday, November 13, 2019

A creative herself, Robinson at Greater Fort Wayne Inc. wants the creative class to impact the city's evolution.

Special Report

Community Development

SPECIAL REPORT: Fort Wayne isn’t the only place seeing progress: East Allen County is on the rise

By Amanda DemsterWednesday, November 13, 2019

“We’re going to see a lot more under construction in 2020.”

News

Dave Thomas, left, the owner of Health Hut poses with sales associate, Elizabeth Moreno.

Economic Development

For the health of it: Meet the South Side's newest business

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 13, 2019

The striking "pyramid" building in the '07 is getting new life as a health-focused retail store.

Feature Story

Arts and Culture

CreativeMornings: Matt Kelley, the power of working with people you trust

Kara HackettWednesday, November 13, 2019

Matt talks about the power of working with people you can trust and how to build off the energy and momentum of change.

Feature Story

Expatriates Andy Welfle, Dawn Kennedy, Eric Stine, and Zach Klein tell all.

Economic Development

How can Fort Wayne retain talent? Four ex-residents fill us in on their careers—and their advice

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 06, 2019

Expatriates Andy Welfle, Dawn Kennedy, Eric Stine, and Zach Klein tell us what they're up to and what Fort Wayne needs to retain talent.

Feature Story

The ancient city of Pompeii had many of the same concepts we're implementing in cities today.

Community Development

Blog: The evolution happening in Fort Wayne isn't a 'millennial' trend—just ask ancient Pompeii

Kara HackettWednesday, November 06, 2019

Concepts like pedestrian-only zones and neighborhood grocery stores aren’t new. Actually, they’re ancient history.

Feature Story

Jonathan Morales owns Jonathan Morales: Allstate Insurance at 3714 South Calhoun St.

Entrepreneurship

Feeling the difference in Fort Wayne: A Latino business owner shares his journey

Pablo HurtadoWednesday, November 06, 2019

Business owner Jonathan Morales shares how Fort Wayne is growing to support minority entrepreneurs like himself.

News

A new mural in Fort Wayne is fostering a sense of pride while creating a sense of place.

Community Development

Where is your happy place? A new Fort Wayne mural shares local stories—one photo at a time

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 06, 2019

The newest addition to Fort Wayne's mural landscape features 200 photo submissions from local residents.

Feature Story

212 by Artlink was designed to decentralize talent from the nation's creative meccas.

Arts and Culture

How do you help artists everywhere access resources? Decentralize talent from the creative meccas

By Sarah RatledgeWednesday, November 06, 2019

This locally launched program is providing greater access to the arts in Fort Wayne and beyond.

Feature Story

In 2018, Associated Churches gave 1.2 million pounds of food through its Neighborhood Food Network.

Volunteerism

Blog: Looking for a smart way to ‘give back’ this holiday season? Check out the Greater Good

Jennifer Norris-HaleWednesday, November 06, 2019

Studies show that most people who are giving back are doing it without much information on hand. Here's a way to change that.

Feature Story

Cait McEntee used to work at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

Arts and Culture

Is northeast Indiana even better than Disney World? This former cast member says 'yes'

Tami BrigleWednesday, November 06, 2019

Cait McEntee shares her journey, going from Walt Disney World cast member to Fort Wayne resident.

Feature Story

Kyle People of NEI children family services

Kids and Education

#PeopleofNEI: Kyle, connecting community members to invest in the next generation

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, November 06, 2019

"My role in this city is to connect with other community members. It’s all about relationships."

Feature Story

Javier Mondragon is the Founder and CEO of Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries and Pastor of Many Nations Church.

Community Development

Video: How can we build better communities? Take it from this Southeast Fort Wayne nonprofit

By Mike Metzler and Kara HackettWednesday, October 30, 2019

Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries demonstrates what asset-based, people-first development looks like in action.

Feature Story

Justin and Cassondra Lim of Fort Wayne are traveling the U.S. by van.

Arts and Culture

Want to travel the country in a van? This Fort Wayne couple is, and here's what they're learning

Bailey GerberWednesday, October 30, 2019

Many people talk about packing up their possessions and exploring the country in a van. Justin and Cassondra Lim of Fort Wayne are making it happen.

News

Rudy’s Shop is the catalyst behind what hopes to become Brackenridge Village.

Economic Development

Meet Brackenridge Village: A new cultural district developing downtown near Parkview Field

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 30, 2019

A team of investors envisions Brackenridge Village as a destination for retail and dining options.

News

JK O'Donnell's has earned a reputation for being cozy and welcoming.

Community Development

The 'benevolent landlords': How an Irish pub launched downtown Fort Wayne's food scene

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 30, 2019

Melissa and Scott Glaze took a chance on downtown Fort Wayne before it was cool. Future investors can learn from their story.

Feature Story

Arts and Culture

Blog: How does Fort Wayne break into national publications like USA Today? Ask Visit Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, October 30, 2019

National press doesn’t happen by accident. I went on a travel writers tour with Visit Fort Wayne to see the process firsthand.

Feature Story

Arts and Culture

Introducing #PlacesofNEI: The Friendly Fox

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, October 30, 2019

"The Friendly Fox is a staple of the 46807 zip code in the south side of Fort Wayne."

News

The Porch Off Calhoun comes alive at night.

Community Development

How alleys are becoming Fort Wayne's hottest hangout spots

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

City leaders are embracing active alleyways with the Porch Off Calhoun—and potentially a second project in the works.

Feature Story

Bizzy Beez raises their own beehives and sells the honey for profit.

Entrepreneurship

Meet three teen businesses in northeast Indiana taking on challenges here and beyond

Noah JohnsonWednesday, October 16, 2019

From conserving nature to supporting small business owners, teen entrepreneurs in Fort Wayne are setting their sights high.

News

Clint and Sheree Crowe of Sweetwater Urban Farms.

Economic Development

Planting roots: How an urban farm at Electric Works plans to address Fort Wayne's health disparities

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

Georgia-based Sweetwater Urban Farms is coming to Fort Wayne with plans to foster deeper connections in the local food system.

News

Portee hopes his AbsorbALL project will be a change agent.

Community Development

AbsorbALL: This Fort Wayne project is turning basketball courts into art for stronger communities

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

Andre Portee believes community change can start on the basketball courts in local parks.

Feature Story

Arts and Culture

Creating a platform for grassroots artists in Fort Wayne

Sherdell BakerWednesday, October 16, 2019

Artlink’s founder, Bruce Linker, shares his journey to creating the innovative organization and its ongoing impact in Fort Wayne’s creative culture.

Feature Story

Composting helps keep organic materials out of the landfills, which contributes to climate change.

Sustainability

Ask An Environmentalist: How can I do my part to improve the climate? Try ‘lazy composting’

Jodi LeamonWednesday, October 16, 2019

One of the simplest climate-positive habits to implement in the average person’s life is composting. Here’s an easy way to start.

Feature Story

Students at Garrett High School get firsthand experience in the skilled trades.

Higher Education

How Garrett High School is training the next generation of skilled trades professionals

Jaclyn GoldsboroughWednesday, October 16, 2019

A 2019 Harbor Freight competition is placing this innovative Garrett High School program in the national spotlight.

Feature Story

Parkview LaGrange Hospital serves the rural and Amish communities around it.

Healthy Communities

Rural hospitals are helping communities across northeast Indiana rise together

Tami BrigleWednesday, October 16, 2019

Access to quality healthcare can be game-changing for rural communities in more ways than one.

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Economic Development

For the health of it: Meet the South Side's newest business

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 13, 2019

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Community Development

Where is your happy place? A new Fort Wayne mural shares local stories—one photo at a time

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 06, 2019

News

Economic Development

Meet Brackenridge Village: A new cultural district developing downtown near Parkview Field

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 30, 2019

News

Community Development

The 'benevolent landlords': How an Irish pub launched downtown Fort Wayne's food scene

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 30, 2019

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Community Development

AbsorbALL: This Fort Wayne project is turning basketball courts into art for stronger communities

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

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Economic Development

Planting roots: How an urban farm at Electric Works plans to address Fort Wayne's health disparities

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

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Community Development

How alleys are becoming Fort Wayne's hottest hangout spots

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

News

Record stores are making a comeback nationwide, and the trend is still on the rise.

Economic Development

Back on vinyl: How two Fort Wayne record stores are staying relevant in the digital age

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 09, 2019

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