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. 

Personal Shopper Oleg Brown models the popular terry cloth polo by Stenstroms at Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne.

What’s next for menswear in Fort Wayne and beyond? Christopher James fills us in

From flip flops to the James-Bond-approved terry-cloth polo, menswear is getting more casual.

Joshua’s Hand offers an alternative to the conventional housing market in projects like Posterity Heights.
An ‘affordable’ city? Service workers say COVID reveals critical gaps in Fort Wayne’s housing system

As summer begins and the U.S. emerges from the pandemic, the crisis is still escalating for service agencies navigating housing and eviction challenges.

This week, the Input Street Team paid a visit to the Ron Venderly Family Pedestrian Bridge on Purdue Fort Wayne's campus.
Input Street Team: Soaking in those Fort Wayne sunsets at the Venderly Bridge

"It has always been a place where I can reflect and see some of the best sunsets in Fort Wayne."

Fort Wayne women celebrate the launch of the Community Foundation's Women's Fund of Greater Fort Wayne.
Getting to know the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne

A key factor underpinning Northeast Indiana’s success is its ability to create greater access, equity, and opportunities for local women, in particular. Here's why.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lacy Curry began to mass produce and sell his famous Ooh Wee BBQ grilling and smoking seasoning.
Seasoned innovation: How a Fort Wayne BBQ master pivoted during the pandemic

Lacy Curry of Big Lacy’s BBQ & Catering, LLC, shares how he adapted to marketing his signature seasoning.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the value of small, intimate weddings.
How COVID-19 is shaking up weddings in Northeast Indiana—and the changes aren’t all bad

The pandemic reveals the advantages of intimate, creative weddings and small-town venues—and could lead to bigger celebrations in coming years.

#PeopleofNEI’s Faces of the Fort: Kyah, a hometown hero advocating for people with disabilities

"There is a grieving process. Some things may never change but there’s a process of getting to the point of being proud of who we are."

Hundreds of children descended on more than 1,000 eggs hidden around Weisser Park.
Photos from the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Weisser Park

Hundreds of children descended on more than 1,000 eggs at the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Weisser Park by Bigger Than Us.

During the pandemic, Southeast nonprofits and supporters have been hosting Curbside BBQs to build community and feed hungry people in a safe, socially distant way.
How Southeast Fort Wayne nonprofits and supporters are serving their neighbors with food for all

In March alone, the Human Agricultural Cooperative distributed more than 20,000 pounds of food and 900 meals.

Indiana Tech hosts on-campus events designed to foster understanding and dialogue.
Indiana Tech’s Lisa Givan shares how 2020 shaped her team’s thinking on DEI and ‘belonging’

"I think what makes us unique is that we're developing a sense of belonging here. And an improved sense of belonging will have a positive impact on people's lived experiences while they're on our campus."

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