By Dr. Jeff Bird- MUNCIE, IN-I had the privilege to interview 5 leaders from the Industry neighborhood recently. These influencers have made a substantial impact in this area of our city. First, I met with Joy Ridiger, the executive director of Urban Light Community Development. The organization works at "Buildin...

By Emma Dragoo, Assistant Director of Childcare Resources, BY5- MUNCIE, IN-When people think about preparing children for school, they often picture flashcards, alphabet songs, and early literacy activities. But one of the strongest predictors of a child's future success is something much simpler: A conversation. Not a...

By Kallie Sulanke- MUNCIE, IN- A $4 million READI 2.0 Arts and Culture Award will support the Downtown Renewal: Creative Corridor and Connections project in Muncie, Ind. The grant is part of a $65 million statewide investment led by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in partnership with the Indiana A...

By Laurie Lunsford- MUNCIE, IN-"You are never too old to learn. Strive to do something new every day," says Karen Fisher, teacher, artist, and owner of Art Mart. Fisher's "something new" is construction. She is expanding her business in the Village by adding a large art classroom in the former tanni...