Soda business sweetens downtown Huntington
How a small antique business evolved into one of the nation's largest specialty soda suppliers.
Neighborhoods
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Latest in Neighborhoods
New Auburn steakhouse is full of regional flavor
Fort Wayne restaurateur Bob Lebamoff talks about his latest venture, bringing prime rib to Auburn with local flair.
A ‘light’ for others in Williams Woodland Park
Former grief counselor Joan McMillan nurtures friends and family from the comfort of her South Side home.
Growing Fort Wayne’s creative community from the inside out
A new East State Village shop sells all-local art and music to boost the city's evolving culture.
Historic tours show city from a fresh perspective
Community Development shares early plans for an interactive map highlighting Fort Wayne's historic structures.
The struggle to preserve the 07’s integrity
Residents resist plans for two century-old buildings to be replaced by a fast food drive-through.
Downtown lifestyle leads to less waste
A West Central resident educates Allen County on simple ways to reduce waste, and she lives it out.
Teds market builds community around suds and shareable food
This neighborhood grocery-turned-beer-hall is a popular hangout for residents Up North.
Stories of Renaissance: From booming ‘Bowserville’ to busy YMCA
Tony and Becky Ridley sit down with Input Fort Wayne to tell us about the history and future of the Southeast side.
Doing something different: Family farm thrives in LaGrange
Get to know Gunthorp Farms, the sustainable sensation selling pork and poultry to some of the nation's top chefs.
New Auburn steakhouse is full of regional flavor
Fort Wayne restaurateur Bob Lebamoff talks about his latest venture, bringing prime rib to Auburn with local flair.
A ‘light’ for others in Williams Woodland Park
Former grief counselor Joan McMillan nurtures friends and family from the comfort of her South Side home.
Growing Fort Wayne’s creative community from the inside out
A new East State Village shop sells all-local art and music to boost the city's evolving culture.
Historic tours show city from a fresh perspective
Community Development shares early plans for an interactive map highlighting Fort Wayne's historic structures.
The struggle to preserve the 07’s integrity
Residents resist plans for two century-old buildings to be replaced by a fast food drive-through.
Downtown lifestyle leads to less waste
A West Central resident educates Allen County on simple ways to reduce waste, and she lives it out.
Teds market builds community around suds and shareable food
This neighborhood grocery-turned-beer-hall is a popular hangout for residents Up North.
Stories of Renaissance: From booming ‘Bowserville’ to busy YMCA
Tony and Becky Ridley sit down with Input Fort Wayne to tell us about the history and future of the Southeast side.
Doing something different: Family farm thrives in LaGrange
Get to know Gunthorp Farms, the sustainable sensation selling pork and poultry to some of the nation's top chefs.
