Q&A with Jes Farris of Fort Wayne Tattoo Fest, bringing international ink artists to town
“The Fort Wayne Tattoo Festival was born out of our need to elevate our community, both the Fort Wayne community and our tattoo community.”
Brittany Lantz's Latest Articles
Relieve stress with rage: Co-owner of Fort Wayne’s rage room shares how it works
Ever wanted to throw a dish across the room? Or maybe smash a computer with a crowbar? Fort Wayne’s only rage room, All the Rage has you covered.
How is Fort Wayne fostering a creative economy?
Arts education, creative spaces and programming, and entrepreneurship play a role.
Photo series: Celebrating Juneteenth in Fort Wayne
The Macknificent Freedom Fest is Fort Wayne's official, week-long Juneteenth celebration.
Here’s a question, Fort Wayne: ‘How can we as a community raise our mothers?’
As Indiana continues to see maternal and infant mortality rates higher than the national average, what is being done to support the physical and mental health of Hoosier moms?
Partner Partner Content How is Fort Wayne becoming more livable for all ages? Meet the Mayor’s Age-Friendly Council
“All of us on the Council are here to serve and help in areas we see as important for better living conditions for all in Fort Wayne. I believe community involvement is critical to help with positive growth.”
‘Vibes for sale’: Fort Wayne barber Sasha Chaney discusses opening her own barbershop
"It was super inspiring to me to see barbers come to work and do what they loved while listening to music they loved and getting to laugh and joke amongst their peers and clients. The barbershop is the epicenter of the community. Now, I am the epicenter."
Meet Fort Wayne high school students addressing the mental health of their peers
The Mayor's Youth Engagement Council is hosting a mental health symposium for high schoolers on April 20 called Peace of Mind and Body.
Beauty school dropout to entrepreneur: Michael Schram opens Fort Wayne’s “most eco-friendly salon”
There’s a new eco-friendly salon coming to South Calhoun Street, and its owner, Michael Schram, shares his background in the beauty industry, from a Vogue salon in New York to teaching vegan skincare in Chicago.
From struggling student to invested entrepreneur: Rudy of Rudy’s Cigar Shop shares his story
Sometimes, a small investment in one person has the power to change a community.
