Healthy Communities

Feature Story Kyah Merritt was born with spina bifida. Diversity

‘I am the way I am supposed to be’: A Grace College student shares her journey with spina bifida

Kyrsten NewlonWednesday, September 23, 2020
Partner Content Dr. Lauren Kopicky is a breast surgeon at Parkview Cancer Institute (PCI). Healthy Communities

What drew a talented breast surgeon to Fort Wayne? People and practice

Tami BrigleWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Lakisha Woods and her 17-year-old goddaughter Ariana. Neighborhoods

The many walks of motherhood in Southeast Fort Wayne

Angela StanleyWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Mural Fest Arts and Culture

#PlacesofNEI: Regional murals in the Make It Your Own Mural Fest

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, September 23, 2020
Special Report The theme of Key Detail’s mural is the confluence of the city's three rivers: the St. Joseph, the St. Marys, and the Maumee. Economic Development

How the first Make It Your Own Mural Fest is making its mark on cities across the region

AJ Hughes and Kara HackettWednesday, September 16, 2020
Special Report Maria Diaz and Amber Ramsey are Community Health Workers for Parkview's Safety PIN program in Southeast Fort Wayne. Healthy Communities

Meet Southeast residents addressing the social determinants of health in their neighborhoods

Kara Hackett, with reporting by Jesus RosarioWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story The Family & Friends Fund for Southeast is raising $1 million for the Southeast community. Economic Development

How will the Family & Friends Fund for Southeast be used? Here are the first recipients

Family & Friends Fund for SoutheastWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story Members of the Oxford Community Association, from left to right, are Lee Wilson Jr., Cynthia McBride, Diane Rogers, Carolyn Worlds, Condra Ridley, and Derek Taylor. Neighborhoods

Meet Diane Rogers: Building a legacy in the Oxford community with a change of pace

Kara HackettWednesday, September 09, 2020
Feature Story The Center for Nonviolence is located at 235 Creighton Ave. Healthy Communities

A Center for Nonviolence call to action to traditionally white institutions and organizations

Center for NonviolenceWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Amos Norman is the Executive Director (and newly appointed District Director) at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA in Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

Q&A with Amos Norman: How the Renaissance Pointe YMCA is navigating turbulent times

Keith Edmonds of Fort Wayne Ink SpotWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Faith in Indiana organizes spiritual leaders around causes that build families; increase voter participation; and promote social, economic, and racial justice. Healthy Communities

A spiritual quest for racial justice: How a Huntington woman & Faith in Indiana confront inequality

Sharon Tubbs of Fort Wayne Ink SpotWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Fort Wayne OB-GYN Emmary Butler is one local professional working to reduce mother and infant mortality in Fort Wayne's Black community. Healthy Communities

How trust and stress affect infant and maternal mortality in Southeast Fort Wayne

Angela StanleyWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Junk Ditch is rolling out a limited-release of its new Hyper Local Pale Ale with cans designed by Black artists in Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

Beer for a better future: The story behind Junk Ditch's limited-release Hyper Local Pale Ale

By Kara HackettWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Eddie Gill IV is taking a boating trip from White River, Indiana, to the Gulf of Mexico to spread awareness about equality in outdoor recreation. Arts and Culture

‘The color of your skin has no bearing on what you love to do’

Kyrsten NewlonWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story Roller Skate Black Women of Excellence Neighborhoods

Rolling with it: Photos from a free Back to School Skate Night by Black Women of Excellence

By Ray SteupWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story Raul Perez Arts and Culture

#PeopleofNEI: Raul, changing his fate

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, August 26, 2020
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