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.

The Genealogy Center is staffed with librarians ready to help you in your search.

Despite digital records, genealogy research still brings visitors to Fort Wayne for community

How the second-most popular hobby in the U.S. is taking root in the Summit City.

Members of the Fort Wayne Black Chamber of Commerce.
Closing the racial wage gap in Fort Wayne

How the Black Chamber of Commerce is equipping and empowering minority entrepreneurs to launch ventures and stimulate job growth.

The Fort Wayne Dance Collective is hosting a class on African Dance.
Exploring African culture through dance

The Fort Wayne Dance Collective is making local residents more aware of African culture in an upcoming Master Class.

#PeopleofNEI: Kirsten and Melissa, the story behind Old Fort Tee Co.

"It’s great to build a business from nothing and see what you can do."

Holiday meals can be a large source of food waste.
Ask an Environmentalist: How can you prevent food waste? This app donates it to people in need

Holiday food waste is a common problem. But thanks to a new app available in Fort Wayne, it doesn’t have to be.

Build Your Future Indiana is a partnership formed to address the talent shortage in the building trades.
Many projects, few workers: What is the future of Indiana’s construction industry?

A new collaboration called Build Your Future Indiana is reviving the Hoosier state's building trades. 

The Fort Wayne Derby Girls have ditched the fishnets to have a more athletic, family-friendly environment.
Getting to know the Fort Wayne Derby Girls: Fort Wayne’s competitive women’s sport

The Derby Girls are a staple in the city's winter sports scene, but for a long time, they’ve been misunderstood.

The Clyde Theatre hosts national acts and local performers like Christiana Danielle.
What does Sweetwater’s expansion mean for Fort Wayne’s music scene?

It's about to get bigger, more inclusive, and more well known.

Parkview Health will soon be launching a new community resource called the Parkview Community Greenhouse and Learning Kitchen.
How Parkview’s new Community Greenhouse is bridging gaps in local food system

Parkview Health is helping Fort Wayne's food deserts access and prepare healthy food to combat obesity.

The Mid-America Windmill Museum has 52 restored windmills on exhibit indoors and outside.
5 museums you might not know about in northeast Indiana

There’s more to the regional museum scene than meets the eye.

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