East Allen County

Quietly nestled in the eastern corner of Allen County, seven small, rural communities go about their business with all kinds of stories to tell. Their cities are New Haven, Woodburn, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Harlan, Monroeville, and Hoagland. And together, they are East Allen County.

I order three of some of their most popular rolls, from left to right, the samurai, the scallop lover, and the playboy.

Eating IN: Haru Sushi & Izakaya offers an impressive mix of Japanese staples and surprises

"Each roll is perfectly balanced, with sauces paired to bring out the nuances of the seafood and flavors inside."

Ephraim Smiley of Smiley’s Garden Angels has been farming for more than 25 years.
Indiana farming is changing, just ask growers and youth at this South East Fort Wayne community farm

“There’s a wind of change blowing across the country, and we represent that. We’re changing things—one plant at a time.”

The Arts United Center is located in the heart of Fort Wayne's Downtown Arts Campus at 303 E. Main St.
Arts United Center, a Fort Wayne architectural masterpiece, is set to undergo major modernization

Updated theatre technology, greater accessibility, and more bathrooms are just a few of the proposed changes.

The observation deck is located at 4529 Sand Point Rd.
#PlacesofNEI: ‘Indiana’s Grand Canyon,’ the Hanson Ardmore Quarry in Fort Wayne

"The views are even more incredible at sunrise and sunset."

The "Mise & Place" crew behind the scenes, filming Season One in Downtown Fort Wayne at Copper Spoon.
Talent is moving back: Mise + Place visits Copper Spoon to talk fine dining and state of the city

“Mise & Place” is a short film series in Fort Wayne that follows local restauranteurs around for a night on the town. In Episode 3, The Mercado team makes their last stop at Copper Spoon and discusses the state of the city.

Frances Grant has a burgeoning soul food business, thanks in part to Brightpoint’s investment in her enterprise.
Need a business loan? CDFIs bring safe, inclusive financing alternatives to Fort Wayne

CFDIs generate economic growth and opportunity in some of the nation's most underserved communities. Now, there's a push to increase them locally.  

Katz, Sapper & Miller, a CPA firm with an office in Fort Wayne, added a height adjustable desk to their reception area.
Small ways to transition your office into a more inclusive, ‘Universal Design’ space

As more people experience spaces created using Universal Design Principles, the more the market is demanding them.

The Atlantic reports that because curb parking is perceived as "convenient" drivers typically "fill up the curb first, no matter how much off-street space exists nearby.”
Think Downtown Fort Wayne needs better parking? The solution might be public transit

It’s time to change the conversation from “more convenient parking" Downtown to “more accessible public transit.”  

Denise Porter at River's Edge, a supportive housing complex on Spy Run Ave. Ext.
Want to get ‘more involved’ in Fort Wayne? Longtime resident offers tips to volunteer

“You can do anything once you decide you want to do something in our community.”  

The "Mise & Place" crew behind the scenes, filming Season One in Downtown Fort Wayne at The Landing Beer Co.
What do service & hospitality mean in Fort Wayne’s food scene? Mise + Place visits Landing Beer Co.

“Mise & Place” is a short film series in Fort Wayne that follows local restauranteurs around for a night on the town. In Episode 2, The Mercado team visits Landing Beer Co. where service and hospitality is the hot topic.

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