We sat down with Zach Klein to talk about his Fort Wayne roots, his innovations in the hot edtech space, and his passion for creating safe, positive virtual communities.
"As someone who has lived in The 07 for more than 7 years, here are 7 things to do, eat, and see in my part of town, even in a global pandemic."
Stephanie Ruiz shares her vision for The Hot Tamale Co!, using her mother’s recipe that has been passed down through generations of families from Guadalajara.
Fort Wayne native Son Ngo brought Bambu to his hometown from his former residence in San Jose, Calif., where the franchise captured the attention of the San Francisco Bay Area.
"I really want to focus on what I can do for my community."
“We want to make a positive difference, and the arts allow us to do that, so we can’t give up.”
"We’re 'big city' guys! It was necessary for us to surround ourselves in a metropolitan environment. Plus, we get to watch the train pass by. It’s reminiscent of our Brooklyn days when the J-M-Z Metro line stopped right outside our window."
Fort Wayne artist Theoplis Smith III, the owner of Phresh Laundry, shares details about a portrait he did for a national figure and other creative endeavors brewing in 2021.
"We can't invite people to our house, our university, which sits in this community and have blinders on to the inequities around us."
In recent years, Williams Woodland Park, just south of downtown Fort Wayne, has become a hotspot for young homeowners and transplants alike. Check out its virtual Holiday Home Tour.
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