The 07 (46807)

The 07, defined by the 46807 zip code in Fort Wayne, has taken on a life and spirit of its own. The area is filled with front porch communities where you know your neighbors' names, can view a wide variety of public art, and take in the beauty of historic homes, tree-lined streets, and public greenspaces. It is also fortunate to have a wide variety of locally owned small businesses. Tour the area with a local resident!  

The future national headquarters of Do it Best is under construction at Electric Works. it will be located on the upper floors of Building 26 on the West Campus. (December 2021)

How can Electric Works help Fort Wayne attract, retain, and develop talent? Early tenants weigh in

“It’s the difference between just wanting something to happen and actually seeing it happen.”

Input writer, Pablo Hurtado, shares reflections on grieving loss and loved ones, like his mother, during the holidays.
Blog: Getting to the other side of holiday grief after two pandemic years of loss and separation

“With the holiday bustle of gatherings, comes mourning for many.”  

Chief Richardville was a Miami leader who was said to be the richest person in Indiana by the time of his death. His home in Allen County stands as a large and prominent reminder of Miami presence in Fort Wayne.
How can Fort Wayne improve its remembrance of the Miami people? We ask a tribe representative

Diane Hunter, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe, shares reminders of the Miami people in Fort Wayne and how the city can improve its teaching of local history.  

Deondra Steward, Owner of Unique Cherubs takes care of children, JereMias, left, and Domonique.
How do you change a city and a country? Maybe it starts small, by meeting your neighbors’ needs

“Do you know eight of your neighbors and their names and their needs? Because if you don’t, then we really don’t need to know your political rant about what will ‘fix’ our nation. I believe an individual loving their neighborhood will transform a city and a country.”

Chance Bar is located at 4301 Fairfield Ave.
Chicago transplants opened a humble bar and restaurant in The 07 that’s coming alive with local art

“This is a place for everyone now, and I’m glad.”  

Dr. Ying Shang is Dean of the College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences at Indiana Tech.
Q&A with Dr. Ying Shang at Indiana Tech, one of three female, Asian deans of engineering in the U.S.

"Northeast Indiana, with manufacturing being the top employment sector in the region, will face tremendous challenges ahead of us due to the rapid development of new technology."  

Many believe John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, was buried in the Archer Cemetery, around where his grave stands at his namesake park.
More ‘buried concerns’: Losing graves has happened fairly frequently in Fort Wayne’s history

In 2020, Fort Wayne made national headlines for the city's historic treatment of Native American gravesites. It turns out, the community has lost the bodies of several prominent figures in local history.

Matt and Jody Ellenwood’s home is all decked out for the holidays at 721 Pelham Dr.
4 must-see light displays in Fort Wayne that will get you in the holiday spirit

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, send a letter to the North Pole, greet the Grinch, and more!

Amara Marion, an eighth grader at Memorial Park, poses with her trumpet at a hotspot for local music in Fort Wayne, the Clyde Theatre, Club Room, and Crescendo Coffee & More.
This FWCS program is helping students access music instruments and education

How b Instrumental provides students with greater access to careers in the music industry.

Same City Food Truck serves restaurant-quality meals to low-income and no-income individuals who may be experiencing homelessness.
When people fall through the gaps of food access programs in Fort Wayne, these 4 organizations help

Meet four innovative efforts and initiatives fighting food insecurity in Fort Wayne and Allen County.  

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