Southwest

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.

Finders Keepers is located at 2608 S. Calhoun.

#PlacesofNEI: Finders Keepers, a hidden gem on South Calhoun for retro and modern items

Considered one of Fort Wayne's best-kept secrets, Finders Keeps is a temporary home for furniture that might otherwise go undiscovered.

A poster for Sassy Sunday's Lopin' Along fundrasier.
The Sassy Vegan hosts event to support Lopin’ Along at the Farm Micro Sanctuary

On April 16, The Sassy Vegan invites everyone to come meet Jack the Goat from Lopin' Along the Farm Micro Sanctuary at the monthly markers market, Sassy Sundays.

Designed to support neighborhood revitalization by incentivizing property owners to repair or enhance their property's exterior appearance, Curb Appeal provides matching funds to residents in select Fort Wayne neighborhoods.
New Curb Appeal program from the City of Fort Wayne aims to support neighborhood revitalization

Designed to support neighborhood revitalization by incentivizing property owners to repair or enhance their property's exterior appearance, Curb Appeal provides matching funds to residents in select Fort Wayne neighborhoods.

Kristina Wiley of Gallery K shows some of the fashion in shop, including specialty apparel by ShareChic Boutique.
Fort Wayne artists build community & an ‘art corridor’ on Broadway as Electric Works develops

“We’re hoping it catches on, and people start to migrate up and down Broadway more often to see art. There’s a lot of local art and small businesses to support here, and as it gets to be a busier area, we think it will keep getting better and better.”  

Cambry Hicks is Senior Curator at Cinema Center.
Celebrate Black History Month with films and events at Fort Wayne Cinema Center

"We don't tend to focus on the Black experience, as a whole. There's laughter; there's sadness; there are so many different layers to what that experience is, and who that experience is for."

Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is located at 6328 W. Jefferson Boulevard inside Covington Plaza.
#PlacesofNEI: Taste the culinary creativity of the Velazquez brothers at Tequila Mexican Restaurant

Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is the creation of two brothers, Raúl and Benjamín Velazquez, who immigrated to the United States over two decades ago and have dedicated themselves to the food industry ever since.

Philharmonic players and supporters strike in Downtown Fort Wayne. Image courtesy of the Facebook page for the Musicians of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Care about Fort Wayne arts and culture? Here’s what to know about the Philharmonic strike

"If you care about the future of Fort Wayne arts and culture, there are a few reasons this strike should be one of the biggest stories on your radar."

The Courtyard is an apartment complex that houses young adults, usually between ages 18 and 24. Priority is given to those who’ve aged out of the foster care system or who have been, or are in danger of becoming, homeless.
Building a Future for Young Adults Aged out of Foster Care

“People who are already in poverty are vulnerable to others who simply don’t care about them. That’s what ends up being an issue for these kids and young adults, because what happens next?”

Lisa D. Givan is Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Belonging as well as Senior Diversity Officer at Indiana Tech.
Making your workplace more inclusive in 2023? You might consider this Indiana Tech course

“There are a lot of people who have gone through workshops that have given them ‘aha’ moments. We take those ‘aha’ moments and make them applicable.”  

Caroline Braun, Clinical Programs Manager for Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, shows what a normal 1-1 therapy session would look like with a client during a mock session at Park Center, 2710 Lake Ave.
What is harm reduction? This approach to substance use treatment is improving outcomes in Indiana

“It’s easy, especially for people who don’t struggle with SUD, to think people should just be able to stop using drugs. But the success rate of an abstinence-based approach is really low.”

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