Southwest (46804, 46814)

Zip Codes: 46804, 46814 The Southwest side of Fort Wayne is a suburban community that enjoys equal access to forest and countryside views with the conveniences of shopping and city life nearby. Savor the upscale eateries, and stroll the shops. You're sure to find something you like.

2025 Women & Girls Study: What local employers can do to boost women’s economic security

The 2025 Women & Girls Study in Allen County reveals a decline in economic security for women and offers immediate solutions for Allen County employers.

Northrop students are bringing Fort Wayne’s history to life with ‘The Haunted Forest’

From October 24 to 26, Northrop students will put on “The Haunted Forest”, which is described as part haunted attraction, part historical reenactment, and part youth-led exploration of memory and identity.

This bus route is inspiring a new model of transportation funding in southern Fort Wayne

A partnership between Parkview and Citilink may not have paid off in riders, but it’s reshaping how Fort Wayne businesses think about public transit and shared investment.

Rethink Your Route and Join us at the YLNI Farmers Market on September 13

Input Fort Wayne is inviting you to Rethink Your Route and try a new way of getting around – without a car. Whether on foot, bike, bus, scooter, or skateboard, join us at the YLNI Farmers Market on September 13 using alternative transportation.  

The Fort Wayne Social Club out during Savor Fort Wayne.
Making friends as an adult can be hard – Fort Wayne Social Club provides a solution

“This group is for everyone. However, I have seen a lot of transplants, people reintegrating back into Fort Wayne after moving away for a job or college, and mothers or people who have gone through major life changes really benefiting and appreciating this group.” 

A cat caught by Melissa Rennaker to be TNR'd.
Local advocates emphasize the ‘community’ in community cat programs

“The response [to the program] has been incredible. We are inundated with caretakers who want to use our advocacy and TNR services, so much so that demand far outweighs our capacity.”

Students learn lifesaving techniques at a CPR class at Carroll High School.
A ‘one-stop shop’ for comprehensive health education

“We seek to serve all students and better their health and well-being, one program and one event at a time.”

Gail Altekruse, vice president of operations at Parkview Southwest
A local leader reflects on her Parkview journey

"One of the things that my parents imparted to me was a deep love for the community that I live in. I was always told that, whatever community you live in, or that you're a part of, you need to participate and raise the level of that community whenever you can. And that's kind of the way I feel here."

The city's project will address a railroad crossing on Airport Expressway.
Fort Wayne and Allen County both awarded federal grant for railroad crossing improvements

The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County were both awarded grants this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

YLNI Board President Ian Broad-White
4 questions with YLNI Board President Ian Broad-White about the 200 Acts of Kindness Campaign

“Some people don't necessarily want to be recognized or patted on the back or seek out that attention just because they did something that was a small, kind gesture, but I think more so today than ever we need to shed light on that.”

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