Santina Spiteri

Once upon a time, there was a desire in Fort Wayne to express creativity through storytelling. Amber Reid, co-owner of The Local Archive, had a vision to fill that need and brought it to life through Bedtime Stories Theatre. Three years ago, Reid and her son participated in The Music Man at the Summit City Music Theater. From there, she started acting and volunteering in different theater spaces in the community.

This article was made in partnership with Parkview Health. Over the last five years, only three counties in northeast Indiana have seen an increase in immunization rates. Wells and Huntington saw increases of more than 7%, while Allen saw a .1% raise.

Scattered across Fort Wayne, there are 57 playgrounds and 48.75 miles of trails maintained by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreations. The parks vary greatly in size and amenities. Some offer playgrounds or splash pads, while others have tennis courts, pickleball courts, soccer fields, or basketball courts. Some have large grassy areas with tall trees or benches, while others have gardens, carefully designed by the Parks and Recreation gardeners.