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
The YLNI Farmers Market is open on Saturdays during COVID-19 at historic Barr Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
The YLNI Farmers Market is open on Saturdays during COVID-19 at historic Barr Street in downtown Fort Wayne. 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
The downtown Fort Wayne skyline at night.
The downtown Fort Wayne skyline at night. By Ray Steup
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)
Flowering pear trees beautify Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne.
Flowering pear trees beautify Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne. By Ray Steup
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
Antonuccio’s Italian Market at 4011 South Wayne Ave. in Fort Wayne sells fresh produce in addition to authentic Italian favorites.
Antonuccio’s Italian Market at 4011 South Wayne Ave. in Fort Wayne sells fresh produce in addition to authentic Italian favorites. By Ray Steup
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

Features

Feature Story Kelsi Lee and Cote Godoy of KelsiCote perform with their Amig@s in Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

Beat the pandemic blues with uplifting, cross-cultural music by Fort Wayne’s KelsiCote

Kara HackettFriday, July 31, 2020
Releasing their new album “Ayün” amidst a global pandemic, the singer-songwriter couple sends hope and strength to amigos around the world through music.  
Feature Story Anjelica Soto and Rosemary Boxley of Sistarz & Sistarz. Volunteerism

Giving back to their community: This Fort Wayne nonprofit is providing families with school supplies

Kara HackettWednesday, July 29, 2020
Rosemary Boxley and Anjelica Soto share the powerful work of Sistarz & Sistarz Nonprofit Organization.
Feature Story Bo Gonzalez is the founder of Bravas, a thriving burger and hot dog spot in the 46807. Arts and Culture

What’s happening with Bravas? Entrepreneur Bo Gonzalez shares his plans

Pablo HurtadoMonday, July 27, 2020

“I am an entrepreneur at heart and already have so many ideas swirling around ye' olde noggin'.”

Feature Story LeAnne and Derek Lavender have found new work and hope since his accident. Entrepreneurship

‘Hope after hard things’: Meet an Indiana business born from a motorcycle accident

Kyrsten NewlonWednesday, July 29, 2020

When Derek Lavender was paralyzed from the chest down, the couple was forced to discover a new way of life and work.

Feature Story Oxford Carwash Volunteerism

Oxford community car wash rallies support in Southeast

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 29, 2020
Photos from a day of service and neighborhood spirit on the Southeast side.
Feature Story First & Wilkerson Designs printing Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: John, helping small businesses keep doors open

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 29, 2020
"What can we all do to help each other out and make sure we make it through difficult times like this?"
Feature Story Britney Breidenstein grew up in Southeast Fort Wayne and is passionate about serving the community there. Community Development

Changing the narrative: Meet our Project Editor for On the Ground Southeast

Kara HackettWednesday, July 22, 2020
Get to know Britney Breidenstein and why she's passionate about the On the Ground series.
Feature Story Tiffany Brewer, Karen Birsfield, and Melonie Bradtmueller stand in front of what will be the future leasing center at Parkview Village. Community Development

This Indiana-based property management group is investing $7.5 million in Southeast Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, July 22, 2020
A distressed 30.5-acre campus of housing is being restored to its former glory.  
Feature Story Smith Street Story Slam OTG Community Development

Attend the first On the Ground Southeast Story Slam on the theme 'Revealed'

Kara HackettWednesday, July 22, 2020
Bridge of Grace and On the Ground Southeast are hosting story slams for 46803 and 46806 residents to share personal narratives.
Feature Story The Burger Bar in downtown Fort Wayne is participating in the new Summer Savor event. Economic Development

Blog: Enjoy a special summer edition of Savor Fort Wayne to support more than 25 restaurants

By Abby OkesonWednesday, July 22, 2020

While Savor Fort Wayne is traditionally held in January, this additional Savor experience is a great opportunity to support local restaurants during COVID-19.

Feature Story Auburn Garrett Drive-In Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: the Auburn Garrett Drive-In Theatre

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 22, 2020
"This is the perfect place to enjoy movies during the pandemic."
Feature Story Empty shelves at grocery stores have prompted many in Indiana to start rethinking the state's food supply chain. Economic Development

‘A food crisis’: COVID-19 reveals gaps and opportunities in Indiana's food system

Kara HackettSaturday, July 11, 2020

“With this pandemic revealing the fragility of our current food supply chain, don’t you think it’s time the state of Indiana starts feeding itself?”

Feature Story On the Ground Southeast is a new embedded journalism program Input Fort Wayne is launching in partnership with the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, Parkview Health, NIPSCO, and Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center. Community Development

Announcing On the Ground Southeast: An embedded journalism program in Southeast Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, July 15, 2020
From August-September 2020, Input will be hiring Southeast Fort Wayne-based writers and photographers to produce weekly stories that generate conversations around assets, challenges, and opportunities in their neighborhoods.
Feature Story Kayden Gordon hosts "The Kayden Gordon Show: Today’s Best Country Mix" on Spectrum 23.9, a Northeast Indiana-based radio station that is produced by and for people with autism and other disabilities. Entrepreneurship

How a Northeast Indiana radio station is creating opportunities for broadcasters with autism

By: John Graham & Kayden GordonWednesday, July 15, 2020
Get to know Spectrum 23.9's Kayden Gordon, host of the "The Kayden Gordon Show: Today’s Best Country Mix."  
Feature Story Entrepreneur Julie Creek is finding ways to launch her business, the Center for Grant Research and Writing, LLC—pandemic or not. Entrepreneurship

Launching a business in the middle of a pandemic: A Fort Wayne grant writer shares her story

Julie CreekWednesday, July 15, 2020
Entrepreneur Julie Creek is finding ways to launch her business, the Center for Grant Research and Writing, LLC—pandemic or not.
Feature Story The new Utopian Coffee + Kitchen opened at 118 W. Columbia St. on Monday next door to the soon-to-be-open Landing Beer Co. Community Development

There's a new coffee shop and brewery on the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, July 01, 2020
The Co-Owner of the Landing Beer Co. and Utopian Coffee + Kitchen fills us in.
Feature Story Bridge of Grace is expanding its programming to include early childhood, reaching children ages 0-5 as a way of helping to close the achievement gap in a child’s early years. Kids and Education

Closing the achievement gap: There's a new early-childhood program in Southeast Fort Wayne

By Fred McKissackWednesday, July 15, 2020
Bridge of Grace is expanding its programming to include early childhood, reaching children ages 0-5 as a way of helping to close the achievement gap.
Feature Story Super Shot saw a 54% decrease in doses administered to children this past May compared to May 2019. Healthy Communities

Blog: COVID-19 pandemic is reducing Fort Wayne area immunization rates to critical lows

Gregory PerigoWednesday, July 15, 2020
"Community health officials are increasingly concerned that as parents avoid their well-child visits due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a dangerous decline in community health standards could result."
Feature Story Jim Wilcox, center, and his team at Sandler Performance Center of Northern Indiana. Entrepreneurship

Is your attitude limiting your business?

Jim WilcoxWednesday, July 15, 2020
"In business and in life, our attitude is a choice; it is not something that happens to us. We are not subject to it. Rather, we have the power to change it."
Feature Story Miles Kids and Education

#PeopleofNEI: Miles, creating change with citywide bake sales

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 15, 2020
"I have been looking for a way to help with the Black Lives Matter movement. I thought to myself that the best thing to do would be to have a bake sale, but it’s not really about us. It’s about the black community."
Special Report There's a new development as part of the Club Room at the Clyde Theatre in Quimby Village. Community Development

Building on the Clyde's success: How Sweetwater is creating a neighborhood hub at Quimby Village

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, July 08, 2020
There’s a new social destination developing on the South Side.
Feature Story The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network launched a searchable Local Food Guide this week intended to serve farmers, producers, and consumers alike. Economic Development

Want to support Northeast Indiana’s local food movement? There’s a new interactive guide for that

Kara HackettWednesday, July 08, 2020
The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network launched a searchable Local Food Guide this week intended to serve farmers, restaurants, and consumers alike.
Feature Story To celebrate Independence Day, members of Own Your Success in Fort Wayne shared powerful personal stories about what led them to launch businesses. Entrepreneurship

What have you overcome to achieve independence? 13 Fort Wayne entrepreneurs share their stories

Kara HackettWednesday, July 08, 2020
In honor of July 4, entrepreneurs share powerful experiences along the road to independence.
Feature Story Blue Jacket spent a week in July cleaning for Citilink buses. Volunteerism

How two Fort Wayne organizations are evolving to meet ‘essential’ needs during the pandemic

Jennifer Norris-HaleWednesday, July 08, 2020
Blue Jacket and 100+ Women Who Care quickly adapted their operations to meet the needs of Fort Wayne's community, paving the way for other organizations to follow.
Feature Story Travis and Thad Gerardot of Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Travis and Thad Gerardot, celebrating Pride in Northeast Indiana

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, July 08, 2020
"We are an example that the American dream comes in a lot of varieties."
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