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.

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.

Rhonda Sharp, MD, serves as the physician champion for the Suicide Prevention Task Force at Parkview.
Spot suicide warning signs with new training by Parkview

On average, one person dies by suicide every nine hours in Indiana. Here’s how you can help.

Parkview Health is taking the Ronald McDonald House Care Mobile to northeast Indiana residents.
Taking pediatric care on the road

Parkview Health is helping children across the region access quality healthcare.

SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Every life lost impacts us all’

Indiana has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. Now regional healthcare is evolving to address families' needs.

Derek Berkes owns Waiter on the Way in downtown Fort Wayne.
Waiter on the Way: Growing a business by ‘doing the right thing’

Inside a food delivery entrepreneur's journey from chasing profits to focusing on quality and relationships.

Waynedale has access to neighborhood grocery stores and eateries.
The story behind Waynedale’s momentum

Growth is happening in this South Side community, and it started with changing people's perceptions.

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