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.

Irene

#PeopleofNEI: Irene, Executive Director of Amani Family Services

"When you come from overseas and don’t have family nearby, you have to lean on each other."

Hoagland is one of seven East Allen County communities.
What the communities of East Allen County love about where they live

Residents weigh in on the benefits of life beyond Fort Wayne's borders.

Travis Sheridan is President of Cambridge Innovation Center’s (CIC) Venture Café Global Institute.
How do you build an inclusive, connected environment for entrepreneurs?

Electric Works hosts international thought leader Travis Sheridan at two free, public events in August.

SPECIAL REPORT: The economic benefits of immigrants in northeast Indiana

A new study sheds light on who immigrants are and how they contribute to regional growth.

Aardvark Straws are an alternative to plastic ones, which don't break down easily and can harm wildlife.
Fort Wayne’s paper straw company leads the charge on global change

How the nation's only manufacturer of paper straws is growing in the Summit City.

The Cube House was originally built for Graves's high school friends Jay and Lois Hanselmann.
Traveling to Fort Wayne? Book the famous ‘Cube House’ on Airbnb

The Hanselmann House designed by the renowned 20th-century architect Michael Graves has a new name (and fanbase).

Tirthak Saha, 26, is a Grid Modernization Engineer for I&M in Fort Wayne.
Meet the northeast Indiana immigrant on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for energy innovation

The nationally-awarded Tirthak Saha shares his passion for his vocation and the new place he calls home.

Vincent Village is located at 2827 Holton Ave.
Addressing the housing crisis in America’s most affordable city

"We can undo the effects of suburbanization in the Midwest, and we can do it in a way that’s good for everyone."

Nicole King, left, and Ellen Sauer, right, organized Fort Wayne's first Human Library.
What’s happening at northeast Indiana’s first Human Library?

Two local women share their vision for the event, and its special focus on reaching regional youth.

This year marks the 50th annual Three Rivers Festival.
5 things Three Rivers Festival says about Fort Wayne

What happens in these days is something truly special that goes beyond the festival itself.

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