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Feature Story Fort Wayne native Son Ngo brought the franchise Bambu to his hometown from his former residence in San Jose, Calif. Entrepreneurship

This dessert shop is bringing a made-to-order Vietnamese specialty to Fort Wayne

Olivia SchoephWednesday, January 13, 2021
Feature Story Xeryus Johnson is a junior at Purdue University Fort Wayne where he’s studying political science. Volunteerism

Meet the 21-year-old Fort Wayne resident working to amplify Black voices in Indiana politics

By Betty Miller Buttram for Fort Wayne Ink Spot, edited by Input staffWednesday, January 13, 2021
Feature Story Anna is four years old and a student at Alyssum Montessori School in Downtown Fort Wayne. Kids and Education

#PeopleofNEI: Anna, a student at Alyssum Montessori School

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, January 13, 2021
Feature Story The Fort Wayne Ballet has found ways to stay creative throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Arts and Culture

How the Fort Wayne Ballet is keeping the city’s creative spirit alive during COVID-19

Emma BachtelFriday, January 8, 2021
News Esther Andrews, a Millennial fashion entrepreneur based in Fort Wayne, is the visionary behind Esther Andrews Bridal, a forthcoming line of sustainable winter knitwear for brides. Economic Development

Meet the Fort Wayne-based fashion designer knitting her own path in the bridal industry

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodon dons a mask during COVID-19. Higher Education

Purdue Fort Wayne’s first Chief Diversity Officer seeks 'true equity'

Fredrick McKissack of Fort Wayne Ink SpotWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story Fort Wayne artist Theoplis Smith III, the owner of Phresh Laundry, right, poses with Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge. Arts and Culture

Q&A with Fort Wayne artist Phresh Laundry on his work earning national attention and his future

Tabitha Ervin of Fort Wayne Ink SpotWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story The Mackwitz Home, 1913 Neighborhoods

12 historic Fort Wayne gems to explore on the first virtual Williams Woodland Park Holiday Home Tour

Kara HackettWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story Just Neighbors purchased the former Bird + Cleaver food truck for use by street teams fostering connections with homeless residents, like Common Ground Outreach. Economic Development

How are homelessness and small business support connected? Ask this hyper-local organization

Kara HackettWednesday, January 6, 2021
Feature Story Junk Ditch PlacesofNEI Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Junk Ditch Brewing Co., making everything from scratch

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, December 23, 2020
Feature Story Ledford Arts and Culture

A look back at 2020 in Northeast Indiana in words and images

Kara HackettWednesday, December 23, 2020
Feature Story Sweetwater's on-site fitness facility. Economic Development

How can employers advance health and wellbeing in the workplace? This Fort Wayne company has ideas

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, December 16, 2020
Feature Story Julie Sanchez, left, coaches potential entrepreneurs at The NIIC. Entrepreneurship

Could you start a business? This Northeast Indiana program breaks barriers to entrepreneurship

Kara HackettWednesday, December 16, 2020
Feature Story Julie Wall, Owner of The Hedge, is crafting fun ways to help Fort Wayne beat the boredom this winter. Arts and Culture

Seeking fun in Fort Wayne this winter? A local shop is offering craft kits for adults and kids

Christina WynnWednesday, December 16, 2020
Feature Story Doulas with Journey Birth and Wellness, serving immigrant and refugee populations in Fort Wayne. From left, row 2, are Lahmay Moo, Sue Heckley, Jaquanda Capers, Lucy Ortiz, Nina Bogle, Ja'Nisha Beal, and Shanna Bradley. Healthy Communities

What are doulas, and how are they making a difference in Fort Wayne?

Brittany SmithWednesday, December 16, 2020
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