East Allen County

Quietly nestled in the eastern corner of Allen County, seven small, rural communities go about their business with all kinds of stories to tell.

Their cities are New Haven, Woodburn, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Harlan, Monroeville, and Hoagland. And together, they are East Allen County.

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Feature Story Complexions Contemporary Ballet is a globally renowned dance company, “reinventing” human movement from the ground up to integrate a mix of methods, styles, and cultures. Arts and Culture

‘Transcending boundaries’ in the arts: Dance Collective hosts Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Kara HackettWednesday, April 27, 2022
Feature Story Before COVID-19 began, Fort Wayne had the 13th highest eviction rate in the U.S. Now, the situation is growing more complex. Community Development

High rent, few options: Addressing poverty, profit, and disconnection in Fort Wayne’s housing system

Kara HackettWednesday, April 13, 2022
Feature Story From a restaurant Grease Cooperative to clean drain campaigns and cleanup days, here’s how Fort Wayne is becoming more eco-friendly—and how you can help. Sustainability

Just in time for Earth Day, here are 8 ways Fort Wayne is becoming more sustainable

Jennie RennerWednesday, April 6, 2022
Feature Story The Mayor's Youth Engagement Council members and supervisor Karen Richards. Kids and Education

Meet Fort Wayne high school students addressing the mental health of their peers

Brittany LantzWednesday, April 6, 2022
Feature Story Clinton St. from the top of the Town Center parking garage at the corner of Clinton and E. Wayne St. Community Development

The urban expressway not taken: Exploring the history and future of Fort Wayne’s roadway system

Joshua SchipperWednesday, March 30, 2022
Feature Story Jordan Latham is the Fort Wayne-based artist behind Jola Ariel, a fashion and design brand with a 2022 Spring collection on Shein. Entrepreneurship

Q&A with Jola Ariel, a Fort Wayne-based fashion design brand with a spring collection on Shein

Sierah BarnhartWednesday, March 16, 2022
Feature Story Dirt Wain compost bins come in a variety of sizes. Sustainability

Fed up with trash and recycling delays? Dirt Wain shares why you should ‘Give A Truck’

Sierah Barnhart and Kara HackettWednesday, March 9, 2022
Feature Story Buses wait for riders to board before departing from the station at Citilink Central Station in downtown Fort Wayne. Transportation

How can Fort Wayne improve its public transit? These two systems might provide a modelFort Wayne is a growing community with even bigger growth goals on the horizon. So how will public transit keep up?

Brittany LantzWednesday, March 9, 2022
Feature Story Common Grounds Coffeehouse is located at 13531 Main St, in Grabill. Entrepreneurship

#PlacesofNEI: Drink in the cozy cabin vibes at Common Grounds Coffeehouse in Grabill-Leo

Stephen J. BaileyWednesday, February 23, 2022
Feature Story Deema’s menu is a mix of traditional Turkish fare (like kebabs) and Deema originals. Entrepreneurship

Eating IN: Deema Turkish Cuisine

Molly ConnerWednesday, February 16, 2022
Feature Story For centuries, Black-owned farms have played a key role in how Black Americans have forged their own identities, independence, wealth, health, and wellbeing amidst systems designed to repress them. Economic Development

The history & future of Black farming in Indiana: Leaders meet to address systemic racial barriers

Kara HackettWednesday, February 16, 2022
Feature Story Opening night of Matt Plett's art show, “It's OK. It's OK? It's OK!” held at the Garden January 13-27, 2022. Arts and Culture

‘It's OK. It's OK? It's OK!’ Fort Wayne artist Matt Plett reflects on his recent show & what’s next

Kara Hackett and Sierah BarnhartWednesday, February 9, 2022
Feature Story Ashley Sincoff works on schoolwork at Davey's Delicious Bagels, 1006 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Community Development

9 interesting places to do your remote work in Fort Wayne

Julia HanauerWednesday, February 2, 2022
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