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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 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
News A new landscape design at Conjure Coffee will enhance the local environment. Economic Development

3 Fort Wayne food businesses going 'green' during COVID-19

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, 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 With its eclectic mix of businesses and developing culture, The Landing is attracting transplants, empty nesters, and young couples to try urban living. Community Development

Living on The Landing: Residents share their experiences

Desaray BradleyWednesday, November 18, 2020
Feature Story Krystal Davis' band Our Name is Taken performed at Taste of the Arts 2020. Arts and Culture

Sweetwater is creating a hub for music talent in Fort Wayne, just ask these bands

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, November 11, 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 DJ Unga Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: DJ Unga, feeling the spirit of Fort Wayne

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, 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
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