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."
Decatur
About 30 minutes southeast of Fort Wayne, Decatur is the cultural center of Adams County. Enjoy the famous Decatur Sculpture Tour. Shop the boutiques and antiques. And stick around for a Bellmont Braves football game. This safe, spirited community is full of local pride.
#PeopleofNEI: Owners of The BFF Candle Co. in Decatur share their ‘Born This Way’ Pride Month promo
"I was raised to be kind and generous. If someone is getting picked on, you ask them to come sit with you."
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.”
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.
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.
Partner Partner Content 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."
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.
Getting to know the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne
A key factor underpinning Northeast Indiana’s success is its ability to create greater access, equity, and opportunities for local women, in particular. Here's why.
How COVID-19 is shaking up weddings in Northeast Indiana—and the changes aren’t all bad
The pandemic reveals the advantages of intimate, creative weddings and small-town venues—and could lead to bigger celebrations in coming years.
