#PlacesofNEI: Explore Fort Wayne through its trail network
Fort Wayne's trail network is more than just a scenic route. It’s an active way to connect with the heart of the city.
Waynedale
On the South Side of Fort Wayne, Waynedale is its own seemingly independent small town. Driven by positive momentum and local pride, it's a thriving rural community, complete with a grocery store, gas stations, banks, a pharmacy, restaurants, and of course, familiar faces.
How Hatfield & Sons Distillery went from garage hobby to successful business
“It kind of turned into an obsession for me. I like building things and understanding the process. My wife let me spend a lot of money on my hobby in the garage until it was ridiculous and then we decided this is way over a hobby and we should try to make money with this.”
Local organizations are helping moms and babies flourish with new state funding
“I think that this is really a great example of the state recognizing that we need more public health dollars. This is an excellent example of how it worked all the way from the funding at the state legislature to the Allen County Department of Health and then out to human services organizations.”
Allen County Bicentennial Executive Board opens applications for sculpture project
Artists are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration. The artist application is posted on Allen County’s website, and the deadline for artists to apply is May 31, 2024. Selected artists will paint murals on fiberglass sculptures.
Your guide to outdoor dining in Fort Wayne
As warmer temperatures return, so does outdoor dining. In this Fort Wayne Foodslut Guide, the anonymous foodie scopes out over 60 Fort Wayne restaurants with outdoor dining options, including dog and kid-friendly patios.
Breaking the cycle of debt: Community Loan Center offers lower interest, manageable payday loans
“Look and see what resources the community has to offer. It might be a situation like this, and you might need a loan – that might be the only option. There’s nothing wrong with having to use a loan, but if you do, just make sure that it’s right for you and manageable.”
Savor Fort Wayne returns for seventh year
Savor Fort Wayne, in collaboration with the Fort Wayne restaurant community, is offering special menus and dining deals from January 17-28.
Former Roller Dome South finds new life as The Rink Vintage Goods and More
"It was important to us to keep the integrity of the history of it. That’s what people want to see. If I tore everything out, it would just be another building. I like that Fort Wayne is resuing their buildings and changing up things."
Meet Adia Lewis, a business consultant helping entrepreneurs launch and grow ventures
“As a call center expert, I spend a lot of time helping bigger businesses manage customer service, and that’s prepared me to help other people do the same thing with their own small businesses.”
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."
