On The Ground

Feature Story During the pandemic, Southeast nonprofits and supporters have been hosting Curbside BBQs to build community and feed hungry people in a safe, socially distant way. Volunteerism

How Southeast Fort Wayne nonprofits and supporters are serving their neighbors with food for all

Adèle PoudrierFriday, April 2, 2021
Feature Story Diane Rogers, a leader and longtime resident in Southeast Fort Wayne, questions whether Electric Works will benefit her community. Community Development

Will Electric Works be an 'inclusive' development in Fort Wayne?

By Angela Stanley, with reporting by Kara HackettWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story To honor Black History Month, we asked a handful of Fort Wayne leaders what this month means to them. Arts and Culture

What does Black History Month mean to you, and what are your hopes for Fort Wayne’s future?

Kara HackettWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story Tenant leaders at Tall Oaks Apartments give back to their fellow residents with home-cooked meals. Volunteerism

Tenant leaders at a Southeast Fort Wayne public housing building demonstrate love in action

Sierah BarnhartWednesday, February 10, 2021
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 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
Feature Story Justin Miller and Dustin Flaugher are the founders of TriCore Logic. Entrepreneurship

#PlacesofNEI: TriCore Logic, getting creative to support small businesses in 2020

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, December 16, 2020
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 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 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 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 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
Feature Story OTG Southeast event Arts and Culture

Reflections on our second On the Ground Southeast event

Kara HackettWednesday, September 30, 2020
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