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.
“In a lot of the photos in the exhibit, you see determination, emotion, resilience, and persistence, because you have to think that these people protested for weeks and that would probably be the only time that their voices would be heard."
“Candidates started referencing the Electric Works project as soon as we announced our tenancy there.”
"Our message is simple: Come join the party!"
& GOOD COMPANY is based on something we all know to be true: The best dinner parties aren’t really about the food, but rather the diverse group of people seated around the table, engaging in lively discussions.
We often talk about the importance of shopping local or dining local, but what about exercising locally?
"Bring your favorite sled or board, and get ready for 10 seconds of fast-paced fun."
Former school teachers and Florida residents, Alysha and Nate Jackson, share their plans for the iconic Fort Wayne home that took the internet by storm last year.
Todd Maxwell Pelfrey, Executive Director of the History Center, shares how public historians like himself are taking boots-on-the-ground approach to collecting history in real-time for future generations.
"They continually volunteer without hesitation, with smiles on their faces, and it truly makes a difference in their neighbors’ lives."
"Or is the 'sexy-ness' going to have to wait?"
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