North Manchester ice cream and donut shop expands in Fort Wayne
Opening his first location in 2018, ChillzDelights Founder Janzin Cripe shares the journey that led him to content creation and a second shop.
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.
Partner Partner Content Prenatal & Infant Care Network informs and connects
Ahead of Prenatal & Infant Care Network’s next luncheon, leaders reflect on their work to support case managers and providers locally.
The sacred and the creative: How Fort Wayne churches champion the arts
Three local church leaders share how their congregations are showing up to advance the arts and cultural scene.
What will a low-barrier shelter mean to Fort Wayne’s unhoused population?
City officials say a 24/7 shelter will offer programming, safe parking, and other amenities that will help people in need.
Our love letter to Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods
Input Fort Wayne is declaring 2026 to be "The Year of the Neighborhood." Here's why.
Meet the Fort Wayne native channeling Harriet Tubman through storytelling and connection
Children’s author Caroline Brewer uses the power of literacy to introduce young readers to important themes.
Q&A with Michael Bradt, founder of Fort Wayne’s newest improv space
Drawing on decades of experience, Michael Bradt is bringing a fresh perspective to local improv classes in a new theatre on East State Boulevard.
Citilink is testing a new tool at its bus stops to make them more accessible
In collaboration with local partners, the local transit agency is piloting a low-maintenance, low-energy display that can communicate route information to riders at two bus stops.
How riders and advocates navigate Fort Wayne’s transit gaps
While some wait for large-scale changes, advocates say taking small steps to chip away at barriers can provide tangible solutions and hope.
How Brightpoint helps local businesses adapt during challenging times
While businesses face challenges such as rising costs and changing demand, Katey’s Café, Ambrosia Orchard, and Icing for Izaac are determined to survive.
