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Rachel Von Stroup

Rachel Von Stroup

Rachel Von Stroup is a photographer, video editor, and professor in Fort Wayne and a member of the Input Street Team. Learn more here.

Rachel Von Stroup's Latest Articles

Clydia Early, owner of the BIPOCA Incubator and Gallery at 1619 S. Calhoun St.
‘A space for historically excluded artists’: BIPOCA Incubator and Gallery

"To accomplish these goals, BIPOCA, of course, has a new space for exhibits and selling, but we have also developed a year-long incubation process for artists to participate in if they choose, and we are always working on funding to help artists with greatly needed resources."

From left: Jennie Renner, Megan Burton, and Mia Morris work on mending projects.
PHOTOS: Monday Mendings encourages sustainability

“Mending doesn't always mean fixing a seam. It can mean adding a patch or button, adding decorative stitches to hide a stain, or simply modifying a garment– add, subtract, or tuck, in order to make it wearable again.”

From left: Hilary Hontz, Sarah Thompson, and Mandy Hall cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Good Bread for All.
Good Bread for All creates a welcoming space on Broadway with gluten-free and vegan pastries

“I believe that everyone, no matter who they are or what kind of dietary needs they have, deserves to have good food."

Assistant Pro Wyatt Johnson tests out a golf simulation bay at Urban Golf on the second floor at The Fairfield.
125 Years Old, Brand New Fun: The Fairfield brings bowling, golf simulators and more to Fort Wayne

“When we made our way up the stairs and opened the doors to 23-foot ceilings, exposed wood trusses, and red brick we knew that the space would be a beautiful venue."

Owners Chuck and Lyndsey Springer at their shop, Reclaimed Fort Wayne, 1514 St. Joseph Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN.
Reclaimed Fort Wayne: Finding new homes for forgotten treasures

“We have the opportunity to bring beautiful pieces back to life, repurpose, and give new homes to live on. Otherwise, it could’ve ended up in the landfill."

Rod Bice, left, and David Lee at 2 Crazy Crystal Guys, a Metaphysical supply store at 4007 S Wayne Ave, Fort Wayne, IN.
‘2 Crazy Crystal Guys’ of Fairmount Neighborhood on metaphysical supplies and big renovations

"We like helping people. When we are able to help a person find that special crystal, seeing their reactions confirms we are doing what we are supposed to be doing."

Sign painter Justin Lim, owner of Old 5 and Dime Sign Co., works on a vintage trout taxidermy at his shop in downtown Fort Wayne.
Keeping the art of traditional sign painting alive

“It's very traditional because I'm a computerless sign shop. Everything is hand drawn, hand painted, and spaced out with rulers.”

Owner and founder Grayce Holloway holds the frosted animal cookie cheesecake at Icing for Izaac, 243 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Icing for Izaac: The Fort Wayne cafe & bakery serving up sweet treats, healing, and solace for moms

“We have had to be resilient and resourceful, strong, and confident, patient and kind, and sometimes we have even had to cry. But growth doesn’t come from comfort zones."

Kelley and Ryan Benton in the Fort Wayne property they rent out on Airbnb.
Airbnb Tour: Explore a colorful, funky Riverfront Retreat near Downtown Fort Wayne

We're meeting local Airbnb owners and touring their spaces for design inspiration.

Headwaters Park Ice Rink at 333 S.Clinton St.
Skate your way into February at Headwaters Park Ice Rink

The snow provides a magical backdrop to go ice skating in Downtown Fort Wayne at Headwaters Park Ice Rink.

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