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

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 13, 2019

East Allen Charts

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

By Amanda DemsterWednesday, November 13, 2019

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

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

Kara HackettWednesday, November 13, 2019

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

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 6, 2019

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

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 6, 2019

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

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

Kara HackettWednesday, November 6, 2019

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

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

Pablo HurtadoWednesday, November 6, 2019

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

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

By Sarah RatledgeWednesday, November 6, 2019

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

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

Jennifer Norris-HaleWednesday, November 6, 2019

Kyle People of NEI children family services

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

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, November 6, 2019

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

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 30, 2019

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

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 30, 2019

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

Kara HackettWednesday, October 30, 2019

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

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

By Mike Metzler and Kara HackettWednesday, October 30, 2019

Portee hopes his AbsorbALL project will be a change agent.

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

Clint and Sheree Crowe of Sweetwater Urban Farms.

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

The Porch Off Calhoun comes alive at night.

How alleys are becoming Fort Wayne's hottest hangout spots

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 16, 2019

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

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

Noah JohnsonWednesday, October 16, 2019

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

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

Jaclyn GoldsboroughWednesday, October 16, 2019

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

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

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 9, 2019

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