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Feature Story David Perez De Leon shares the mission behind his quality-over-quantity home renovations at Leon Properties Enterprise. Entrepreneurship

Meet an immigrant entrepreneur revitalizing Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods—one home at a time

Kara Hackett, with reporting by Bryant RozierWednesday, December 9, 2020
Feature Story Fort Wayne UNITED Director Iric Headley is one leaders behind Fort Wayne's United Front Initiative. Healthy Communities

Details on a community-wide initiative underway to address racism in Fort Wayne

Angela Stanley for Fort Wayne Ink SpotWednesday, December 9, 2020
Feature Story After moving from LA to Fort Wayne to pursue his dreams, Davey Heritier shares his innovative concept for Davey's Delicious Bagels. Entrepreneurship

From LA to Fort Wayne: Davey's Delicious Bagels brings a taste of innovation

Kara HackettThursday, December 3, 2020
Feature Story The hit TikTok comedy duo known as the Cheeky Boyos is based in Northeast Indiana. Arts and Culture

Who are the Cheeky Boyos? A Northeast Indiana-based TikTok sensation hitting it off in Hollywood

Brittany Lantz & Olivia SchoephWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story Ruoff Mortgage shares its secret sauce, its plans for a future office, and its mission to help families build generational wealth. Entrepreneurship

This family-owned Fort Wayne business is booming in 2020 with big plans for the future

Angelica RobinsonWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story Smiley Joy Shop Small Neighborhoods

#PlacesofNEI: Smiley's Joy, spreading joy in downtown Fort Wayne

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story Sheena Greene, right, and other volunteers at the November curbside giveaway. Volunteerism

Being the change: Grassroots leaders in Southeast say 2020 has inspired collaboration and action

Kara HackettWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story Grace College senior Mitchell Bowen intends to go from town to town, creating unique poster and postcard designs. Arts and Culture

Meet a Warsaw-based art student creating a business to capture the essence of small towns

By Madison CowmanWednesday, November 18, 2020
Feature Story Artist Emily Guerrero, right, teaches granddaughter about ofrendas. Arts and Culture

Reimagining death: Meet a Fort Wayne artist sharing the culture of her Mexica ancestors

By Moriah WeaverWednesday, November 18, 2020
Feature Story Students in class at Purdue Fort Wayne wear masks. Higher Education

College during COVID-19: How 3 Fort Wayne schools are faring

Ali BrandWednesday, November 11, 2020
Feature Story Having opened concerts for nationally known acts, including Citizens and The Brilliance, student Sam Schmidt released his debut single “Paint” in 2020 and has an album on the way. Arts and Culture

How Warsaw-native artist ‘Sam Ule’ is building a career as a full-time musician at Grace College

Kyrsten NewlonWednesday, November 11, 2020
Feature Story A statue of Cheif Little Turtle by Hector Garcia (1976) in Fort Wayne's Headwaters Park East near the footbridge. Arts and Culture

Fort Wayne’s culture wars seen anew this Thanksgiving through statues

Ann VotawWednesday, November 11, 2020
Feature Story Anjelica "Angie" Soto, left, is one organizer behind a fundraiser for her friends, Tyrone and Melonie Cato, right. Volunteerism

These Fort Wayne residents demonstrate the power of goodwill and community support

Kara HackettWednesday, November 11, 2020
Feature Story If residents in cities like Chicago seek respite in Fort Wayne during COVID-19, will they stay? Economic Development

Housing & COVID-19: Are big city residents relocating to Fort Wayne during the pandemic?

Kara HackettWednesday, November 4, 2020
Feature Story African dancers perform at a pop-up event in Bloomington in 2019 designed to restore cultural memory about a Black marketplace that was firebombed by the KKK. Arts and Culture

What is the value of a strong creative community? Ask these Indiana cities

Kara HackettWednesday, November 4, 2020
Feature Story Black and Latinx students are at higher risk of falling behind in school during COVID-19 than their white peers. Economic Development

For students behind on schoolwork during COVID-19, these Fort Wayne agencies can help

Fredrick McKissack of Fort Wayne Ink SpotWednesday, November 4, 2020
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