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The Cinema Center: Fostering community and conversation through film for 50 years
To celebrate its anniversary, the Cinema Center is aiming to raise $100,000 to repair and upgrade the theater in downtown Fort Wayne.
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The Cinema Center: Fostering community and conversation through film for 50 years
To celebrate its anniversary, the Cinema Center is aiming to raise $100,000 to repair and upgrade the theater in downtown Fort Wayne.
The hurdles facing food producers in Northeast Indiana
Area organizations and state-level efforts aim to support these entrepreneurs, ensuring a bounty of healthy, accessible, and local food for Northeast Indiana residents for years to come.
How a statewide grant program supports the arts in rural communities
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) funds arts and cultural initiatives in rural counties that, in turn, support community, economic, and tourism goals.
Meet Dottie Davis, a domestic violence survivor who’s challenging men to break the silence
Dottie Davis’ newly released book, “STRANGLED: A Survivor’s Plea To Men Who Look The Other Way,” is a culmination of her advocacy work.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
CTN puts out urgent call for new drivers as new funding boosts capacity
A new grant offers the opportunity to increase the number of rides Community Transportation Network (CTN) offers, but they need to fill seven vacant driver positions to make it happen.
What do Citilink’s route changes mean for Southeast Fort Wayne?
Officials say the changes, which took effect in early March, will provide more predictable and direct service in the quadrant.
‘Come as you are’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’ production is setting a new standard for accessibility
Leveraging Arts United Center renovations and a ‘come as you are’ approach, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s Footloose is pioneering a new benchmark for inclusivity.
How volunteers and local businesses are supporting 160 miles of trails
Fort Wayne Trails counters thin budgets by launching volunteer “soft maintenance” and partnering with local businesses for trail amenities.
Fort Wayne Trails: A merger that changed how the city moves
Fort Wayne Trails, established in 2011, unified trail advocacy groups, building over 160 miles of trails for recreation, commuting, and safer transportation.
Indiana Land Protection Alliance awarded $500,000 in support of conservation work
The multi-year grant is set to transform ILPA’s work in preserving Indiana’s landscapes and supporting land trusts.
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