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Apr
06

What’s in store for The Find’s future? New Owner Anya Smead fills us in

"I don’t plan on changing much of what we carry, so our lines that clients know and love will stick around. But I’m excited to build on Melani’s legacy and keep expanding it."
7 min read
Apr
04

Voting early? Here's a quick look at Fort Wayne's City Council races

What does City Council do, and who's running in the primary? Community Advocate Kody Tinnel fills us in.
2 min read
Apr
04

The ‘wild story’ behind the6040s: Fort Wayne’s first mid-century modern furniture & home decor shop

Former professional skateboarder Lee Bender shares the story behind why he's opening Fort Wayne's first mid-century modern resale shop.
7 min read
Apr
04

What is the Community Bike Audit? Meet a grassroots group making Fort Wayne more bike-friendly

“I would like any person responsible for the design and building of our streets to ride these bike lanes with us and honestly tell us if they believe they're appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.”
8 min read
Mar
30

What is the Urban Trail? A new means of multimodal transit in Downtown Fort Wayne

“The Urban Trail is part of a bigger goal to create a more connected public transit system in Fort Wayne.”
8 min read
Mar
21

Q&A with Creator Space, a new creative community meetup at Cinema Center

"My hope is that having an event like this will help more people realize: There are so many wonderful and unique ways to be 'creative,' and it's not just what you see online."
6 min read
Mar
16

Q&A with Lyndy Bazile: How Studio Vwazen supports art and community in Renaissance Pointe

“I think how you find strength is in connecting with your community, so that’s really what I'm trying to do here in a couple of different ways.”
13 min read
Mar
14

7 questions with the Ragtag Bunch, bringing Irish pub music to Fort Wayne bars this St. Paddy’s Day

"Fort Wayne really is a music town, and I think it’s going to continue to be that way."
7 min read
Mar
09

Meet 4 Fort Wayne artists behind the murals at Union Street Market

Fort Wayne artists on the murals they painted for the Union Street Market--Theoplis Smith III, Bonnie 'Bonjo' Andrews, Raul Perez, Jeremy Stroup.
7 min read
Mar
09

How anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in Indiana risk lives—and Fort Wayne's economic future

"I don't think most people in Fort Wayne realize what could happen if this legislation passes in Indiana. But they'll see the effects of it later, and then they'll be upset and want to know more."
8 min read