Wells Street/Nebraska

Zip Codes: 46808 From the Nebraska Neighborhood to the historic Wells Street Corridor, the Northwest side of Fort Wayne is full of character. Here, residents enjoy village-like shops, bars, and breweries; riverfront access; and of course, Indiana's top summer attraction, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. 

Owner of the Fort Wayne Escape Room, Corey Ford, shares how his team pivoted during the pandemic and created a socially distant Treasure Hunt that attracted more than 50,000 participants nationwide.

How citywide Treasure Hunts put Fort Wayne on the map during the pandemic

Owner of the Fort Wayne Escape Room, Corey Ford, shares how his team pivoted during the pandemic and created a socially distant Treasure Hunt that attracted more than 50,000 participants nationwide.  

Zaeden climbs on the playground during a 30 minute play time outside during Miss Nielson's 3-5 year old class at Children's Village, 6613 S. Anthony.
How are Fort Wayne families and schools coping with another pandemic year?

Meet three organizations in Fort Wayne helping families and schools survive another academic year complicated by COVID-19—and address pre-existing challenges.

Jesse Singh is Founder of the Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission.
Input Street Team: Meet the Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission

"His temple isn't brick-and-mortar; it's out in the community, with people who need help."

#PlacesofNEI: A new mural by Brazil-born artist Arlin Graff in Downtown Fort Wayne

"We encourage you to stop by, take photos, and experience this mural being created right now."

From right: Bigger Than Us volunteers Carmen Lowe and Lorenzo Holder help CEO of BTU Jerrell Holman with cleaning up boxes before the start of the Book Bag Giveaway at Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Ave. on August 7, 2021.
Who is working to foster and retain BIPOC talent in Fort Wayne?

Meet two young organizations fighting brain drain among their peers and developing support systems.

The 3 Rivers Natural Grocery Food Co-op & Deli is located at 1612 Sherman Blvd.
Q&A with 3 Rivers Natural Grocery Co-Op & Deli: An inclusive, vegan-friendly market in Fort Wayne

How the Co-Op is supporting local growers and makers.

A new program called Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating retailers. 
Nutrition incentive programs are growing in Indiana, expanding into grocery stores

Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating markets. Now, it's expanding into grocery stores. 

A United Front keynote session in July at the Clyde Theatre at 1808 Bluffton Rd.
What is United Front? Details on a race and implicit bias training program developing in Fort Wayne

Formed in response to last summer’s protests, United Front has been gaining traction in Fort Wayne and beyond. We explore its successes, challenges, and plans for the future.

Lee Hoffmeier, Founder of Fort Wayne Industrial Revolution, with one of his custom tables at his home in Fort Wayne.
Looking for custom, industrial-style furniture? Check out Fort Wayne Industrial Revolution

Engineer Lee Hoffmeier shares how his table-making hobby is attracting buyers across the U.S.

Start Fort Wayne and its coworking space Atrium are located at 111 W. Berry St., Suite 211.
How strong is Fort Wayne’s ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and local businesses?

Start Fort Wayne is developing Allen County's first comprehensive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy, and it starts with collecting data.  

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