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Feature Story Before COVID-19 began, Fort Wayne had the 13th highest eviction rate in the U.S. Now, the situation is growing more complex. Economic Development

Housing & COVID-19: 'Waves' of evictions are likely in Fort Wayne as the pandemic continues

Angela StanleyWednesday, 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
News Three Rivers Distilling Co. is investing in its outdoor dining experience with igloo seating during COVID-19. Economic Development

How will local restaurants in Fort Wayne survive a COVID-19 winter?

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, October 28, 2020
Feature Story There's a project-within-a-project happening at Electric Works as volunteers work to harvest a beloved pear tree on campus and preserve its DNA for future generations. Sustainability

A pear tree at Fort Wayne’s old GE campus is finding new life through Electric Works

Kara HackettWednesday, October 28, 2020
Feature Story taber Fancy & Staple Entrepreneurship

#PeopleofNEI: Taber, a small business owner in it for the long haul

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, October 28, 2020
Feature Story Kevin Morse’s yard in the 3700 block of Chancellor Dr. features a Halloween display with 352 handmade tombstones. Neighborhoods

2020 can’t stop this Fort Wayne resident from offering tricks and treats for the eyes this Halloween

Pablo HurtadoThursday, October 22, 2020
Feature Story David Schramm and other Grace students enjoy the mountain bike trails near campus. Higher Education

Calling all mountain bikers: Grace College is finding new ways to engage students during COVID-19

Madison CowmanWednesday, October 21, 2020
Feature Story Girlz Rock is raising up female leaders in Fort Wayne. From left to right, are Maria Solis, 19, and her sister by the same name, 17; then Denita Washington, Founder of Girlz Rock, and Bria Merritt, 15. Entrepreneurship

This program for girls and moms in Fort Wayne is creating a powerful legacy of female leadership

Kara HackettWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Aaron and Janell Lane stand in front of Courageous Healing's new building at 2013 S. Anthony Blvd. Community Development

Courageous Healing is opening a new, unconventional mental health center in Southeast Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story Jodi Food Rescue Sustainability

#PeopleofNEI: Jodi, preventing food waste during COVID-19

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, October 14, 2020
Feature Story H & D Transportation Services, LLC, plans to launch this fall to provide reliable, wheelchair-accessible transportation for any non-drivers in Fort Wayne. Entrepreneurship

Finding her passion in a pandemic: How a Fort Wayne corporate employee became a transit entrepreneur

William Bryant RozierWednesday, October 7, 2020
Feature Story Isaac Fincher of Clean Lot Solutions LLC is building up business on the South side in more ways than one. Entrepreneurship

Meet a proud South sider in Fort Wayne improving his neighborhood through his business

William Bryant RozierWednesday, October 7, 2020
Feature Story Calhoun Street is one of the major streets through downtown Fort Wayne, home to many businesses owned by People of Color. Community Development

Renaming Calhoun Street from an Antebellum racist to a Civil Rights icon

Fredrick McKissackWednesday, October 7, 2020
Feature Story AbsorbALL and Turnstone Center have teamed up to renovate four basketball courts at McMillen Park. Community Development

Basketball courts in Southeast Fort Wayne are turning into murals with a mission

Kara HackettWednesday, October 7, 2020
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