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.

Single-use plastic items like water bottles are not "sustainable."

Ask an Environmentalist: What do you mean when you say ‘sustainable’?

Spelling out exactly what “sustainability” means in different contexts might make advocacy more effective.

Nyzzy Nyce is releasing his new album, “Nyce To Meet U,” in early 2019.
‘My City’ rapper Nyzzy Nyce encourages Fort Wayne’s rap music scene

Growing Fort Wayne's music scene means making room for more styles and genres–like rap.

A mural in downtown New Haven on Broadway Street.
SPECIAL REPORT: Collaboration is key to economic growth in northeast Indiana’s cities

New Haven’s outgoing mayor advocates for regional cooperation to attract, retain, and expand companies.

Sari Bari helps women build new lives by making products from recycled saris.
Meet Sari Bari USA: An ethical fashion company on Wells Street with a powerful mission

Old saris get new life, just as the women making the products are changed, too.

A passenger rail service has been proposed from Chicago, IL, to Columbus, OH, through Fort Wayne.
What is the future of public transit in Fort Wayne? A passenger rail advocate weighs in

Megan Butler shares a collaborative approach to what she calls "human-focused infrastructure." 

"The Nutcracker" is a popular annual performance by the Fort Wayne Ballet.
Beyond ‘The Nutcracker’: How the Fort Wayne Ballet is putting the city on the map for dancers

From collaborations in China, to regional performances, and training opportunities that attract talent nationwide, the Fort Wayne Ballet is on the move.

Remote work opportunities could increase the number of transplants moving to Fort Wayne. This program can help.
Why did you move back to Fort Wayne? Boomerangs fill us in (Part 2)

"There’s lots of support for my art. Fort Wayne people love to see creativity."

#PeopleofNEI: Sue, growing a healthy community

"It's like a seed that grows, matures, and dies. That's life. It's that connection that is so important."

Brendon Maxwell owns Utopian Coffee. His future coffee shop and brewery will occupy 118 and 122 W. Columbia St.
Q&A with Brendon Maxwell: The Utopian Coffee entrepreneur who’s investing in The Landing

Owner of Utopian Coffee shares his vision for a new coffee shop and brewery on Fort Wayne's historic Columbia Street.

Remote work opportunities could increase the number of transplants moving to Fort Wayne. This program can help.
Why did you move back to Fort Wayne? Boomerangs fill us in

“I was hesitant to move back to Fort Wayne at first, but it was probably the best thing I could have done.”

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