South East (46803, 46806)

Zip Codes: 46803, 46806, 46816 South East Fort Wayne is the most diverse quadrant of the city. Home to a wide variety of cultures, languages, cuisines, and churches, its family-run restaurants and grocery stores will take you on a journey around the world. From August-September 2021, this quadrant is the focus of Input's community journalism program called Voices of South East, made possible by support from the Foellinger Foundation. For two months, Input will be producing weekly stories that generate conversations around assets, challenges, and opportunities in South East—as determined by residents themselves. Voices of South East is part of Issue Media Group's national On the Ground series. Previous On the Ground programs have taken place in Fort Wayne, Memphis, Tampa, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Cincinnati, Flint, and Detroit. 

#PeopleofNEI: Cinematographer Brian Myers shares his vision for Fort Wayne Grip Truck

"If someone could rent this truck a few times a year and it can help them feel challenged and do something more interesting, I would consider that a success."

Guests enjoy the Grand Opening of The Bradley at Birdie's Rooftop Bar at 204 W. Main St.
Rooftop cocktails anyone? Fort Wayne’s first boutique hotel is officially open

The Bradley is welcoming guests in downtown Fort Wayne. Take a virtual tour of its Grand Opening.

Jacqueline Barros, left, receives her COVID-19 vaccine from Judy Nix, Parkview Community Nursing.
Pop-up clinics bring COVID-19 vaccines to Northeast Indiana’s vulnerable, underserved residents

Parkview Health shares how it’s using data and community collaborations to move the needle on Indiana’s vaccination rates.

Ayahso Nice Jamaican Grill & Creamery is located at 5921 Hessen Cassel Rd.
Input Street Team: You can find Jamaican food (and dessert) at this Fort Wayne eatery
Cassandra Hill owns Cassie's Little Angels Daycare with three locations on the South side of Fort Wayne.
This Fort Wayne business provides quality, affordable daycare for families 24-7—and it’s growing

Cassandra Hill shares her personal experience raising six children in Fort Wayne, which inspired her 24-7 daycare service with a kindergarten readiness program.  

Nick Brehany, Manager of Sourcing and Roasting for Utopian Coffee, shares how the company is collaborating with coffee farmers around the world.
How well do you know Utopian Coffee in downtown Fort Wayne? You probably don’t know it like this

Nick Brehany, Manager of Sourcing and Roasting for Utopian, shares how the Fort Wayne coffee company is disrupting a global industry riddled with inequality and abuse.  

#PeopleofNEI: Ellen, returning to her roots in Fort Wayne post-pandemic

"Life is like a garden, and I felt like I was neglecting my roots. Things are flourishing here, and it made me realize that this could be my home."

Fresh produce is displayed at the Berry Hill Farm table during the Fort Wayne's Farmers Market at McCulloch Park on Saturday June 19, 2021.
COVID-19 food challenges increase demand to localize Northeast Indiana’s food system

“For about 40 years, the American consumer fell asleep on what was going on in the agricultural sector. Then, all of a sudden, they started waking up."

Kristal Walker, Ph.D., is Vice President of Employee Wellbeing at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne.
From high school dropout to doctorate, a Sweetwater executive shares her story rising above the odds

Behind this polished, 40-something corporate executive is a story of grit, determination, and fortitude.

Lewis Street Grill is located at 425 E. Lewis St.
This Downtown Fort Wayne eatery offers 24-hour dining, 6 days a week

Looking for a locally made, late-night meal near downtown that's packed full of flavor? We have a tip.

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