Auburn

About a half hour north of Fort Wayne, Auburn made a name for itself as the birthplace of the famous Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles of the early 1900s. Today it continues to be a hub of ingenuity and innovation in Indiana, boasting a community-owned electrical system that offers residents the lowest rates in the state.

A new program called Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating retailers. 

Nutrition incentive programs are growing in Indiana, expanding into grocery stores

Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating markets. Now, it's expanding into grocery stores. 

Jacqueline Barros, left, receives her COVID-19 vaccine from Judy Nix, Parkview Community Nursing.
Pop-up clinics bring COVID-19 vaccines to Northeast Indiana’s vulnerable, underserved residents

Parkview Health shares how it’s using data and community collaborations to move the needle on Indiana’s vaccination rates.

Fresh produce is displayed at the Berry Hill Farm table during the Fort Wayne's Farmers Market at McCulloch Park on Saturday June 19, 2021.
COVID-19 food challenges increase demand to localize Northeast Indiana’s food system

“For about 40 years, the American consumer fell asleep on what was going on in the agricultural sector. Then, all of a sudden, they started waking up."

The “Love has no barriers” mural in downtown Auburn on Fifth Street, between Jackson and Main Street.
10 Things to eat, see, and do in Auburn and DeKalb County

Lifelong DeKalb County resident Natalie DeWitt takes us on a tour of her hometown filled with insider tips.

Courageous Healing, Inc., opened its brick-and-mortar location in May 2021 at 2013 S. Anthony Blvd.
Mental health awareness is increasing in Fort Wayne—along with culturally competent services

“There’s been a shift toward people realizing what it’s like to feel anxious all the time or feel depressed or isolated.”

Homeowner George Peregrim is an advocate with Solar United Neighbors (SUN).
Should your home or business convert to solar energy? Two groups in Fort Wayne can help

These organizations are teaming to help Indiana residents and business owners learn about clean energy—and reap the benefits.

Cathie Rowand and Kathi Weiss of Fort Wayne are embarking on a 16-day journey to Washington D.C. by bike with a goal to raise $20,000 for Fort Wayne Trails.
Two women are cycling across the country to advance trail connectivity in Fort Wayne

Kathi Weiss and Cathie Rowand are embarking on a 16-day journey from Fort Wayne to Washington D.C. by bike with a goal to raise $20,000 for Fort Wayne Trails.  

At the Parkview Community Greenhouse, farmer Camille Schuelke grows multiple varieties of plants using different growing techniques.
Want to grow your own healthy food? Here are 9 tips from a Fort Wayne gardening pro

We ask Camille Schuelke, a farmer at the Parkview Community Greenhouse and Learning Kitchen, to give us her best tips for a bountiful harvest.

#PeopleofNEI: Sammie Vance, fighting plastic pollution with public art

"You don’t have to be an adult to make a difference. You can be a kid, too."

Joshua’s Hand offers an alternative to the conventional housing market in projects like Posterity Heights.
An ‘affordable’ city? Service workers say COVID reveals critical gaps in Fort Wayne’s housing system

As summer begins and the U.S. emerges from the pandemic, the crisis is still escalating for service agencies navigating housing and eviction challenges.

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