Downtown (46802)

Zip Code: 46802 The urban center of northeast Indiana, Downtown Fort Wayne is a meeting place where the city's three rivers converge, and where people from all walks of life come together by streets, bike paths, riverboats, and bus stops.  Here, residents enjoy the perks of urban living in historic houses dating back to the Canal Era or modern lofts. Stroll the streets, and you'll find dozens of local bars, eateries, and boutiques; a vibrant arts campus; and America's best minor league baseball experience—all within walking distance.

NewsChannel 15 meteorologist Greg Shoup, center, talks with Ken and Carolyne Isch of Bluffton after a Feb. 22 presentation in Bluffton.

How will climate change affect Indiana farms?

Meteorologist Greg Shoup warns farmers about rising temperatures and extreme weather.

#PeopleofNEI: Albert, the dancer

"You don’t often see dancers that look like me in Fort Wayne, but it’s important."

Shruti dancers perform in traditional dress.
Why the top classical Indian musicians come to Fort Wayne

The rising popularity of northeast Indiana's traditional Indian concerts.

Maddie Miller of Artlink presents at a FWWAC "Art Share."
Creative outlets advance gender equity

Two Fort Wayne organizations are helping women influence the art scene and beyond.

Resident Diana Talor shops at the 3 Rivers Food Co-op at 1612 Sherman Blvd.
Growing interest in a local food network

The regional fight to reverse the effects of Indiana's "get big, or get out" farming rhetoric.

Demonstrators take to the streets of downtown Fort Wayne as part of the Women's March.
The ‘pink wave’ is rising in northeast Indiana

A volunteer group is getting local women more involved in politics, public life, and civil conversations.

From left, 7th graders Daniel, Bailey, and Jermaine enjoy their instruments.
Sounds of Success: Music program inspires student interest

How the gift of music keeps middle schoolers attentive and invested in classwork.

Tammy Toscos
Regional studies advance preventive healthcare

Local researchers are collecting groundbreaking data on cardiology and teen mental health.

Nonprofit boards are responsible for hiring new executive directors for their organizations.
New generations signal changing times for Allen County nonprofits

As Baby Boomers phase out of organizations, their successors are filling positions for fewer years.

Four presenters each have four minutes to share their ideas at Fort Wayne SOUP events.
Connecting people, ideas, and funding for impactful change

Fort Wayne SOUP events give smaller, neighborhood-level projects a chance to spread their wings.

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