Community and tradition come alive at a neighborhood center
The Rich Sarrazin Bowling Center (RSBC), inside Most Precious Blood School, invites bowlers of all generations to gather in a retro atmosphere.
Fort Wayne
Home to more than 265,700 residents, Fort Wayne is the regional hub of Northeast Indiana, and the homebase of Input Fort Wayne. Known as “the City that Saved Itself,” Fort Wayne has a long history of do-it-yourself innovation. Farnsworth mass-produced the first televisions here. General Electric did the same with stoves, refrigerators, and washing machines. Today, Fort Wayne residents are innovating in new ways, creating everything from tech startups to solutions that improve the equity, health, and vitality of local neighborhoods. Projects like Riverfront Fort Wayne and Electric Works light the way into the city's future and draw residents back into the urban core. Fort Wayne is home to people of many cultures, including a large Burmese community. The diversity of small businesses, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and neighborhood grocery stores here attests to the area's vibrancy. Rather than specific neighborhood names, most Fort Wayne residents identify with the city's broader zip codes or quadrants as their "neighborhood." Explore the quadrants listed on the "Places" tab of Input Fort Wayne's website to get a feel for each area's unique people, places, and cultures.
Where neighbors meet: Q&A with The Packard Taphouse Owner Melissa Kurten
The Packard Taphouse, a community-driven gathering spot in the 07, doesn’t take itself too seriously — and that’s part of the fun.
How improvements to wayfinding build confidence in trail users
Regional planners are expanding trail signage and wayfinding to help riders move beyond familiar routes and explore the network with confidence.
Frame Art & Design celebrates 30 years of business
Frame Art & Design is celebrating more than 30 years of expert framing and fine art services.
Q&A with House of Pins’ Co-founder Sarah McMillan
Following a devastating loss, Sarah and Jason McMillan committed themselves to creating House of Pins, a space where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued.
Pedals, paths, and people: Riders share their experience on Fort Wayne trails
Fort Wayne riders say familiarity, etiquette, and experience shape how comfortable people feel navigating the region’s expanding trail network.
The Cinema Center: Fostering community and conversation through film for 50 years
To celebrate its anniversary, the Cinema Center is aiming to raise $100,000 to repair and upgrade the theater in downtown Fort Wayne.
‘Come as you are’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’ production is setting a new standard for accessibility
Leveraging Arts United Center renovations and a 'come as you are' approach, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's Footloose is pioneering a new benchmark for inclusivity.
How volunteers and local businesses are supporting 160 miles of trails
Fort Wayne Trails counters thin budgets by launching volunteer "soft maintenance" and partnering with local businesses for trail amenities.
Fort Wayne Trails: A merger that changed how the city moves
Fort Wayne Trails, established in 2011, unified trail advocacy groups, building over 160 miles of trails for recreation, commuting, and safer transportation.
