Chrystel Lopez

Apr
28

Digging into the quarry + city-county relations • How to reduce utility bills • Middle Waves party on Broadway!

Hey Locals, This week, we’re talking about the controversial quarry project in Southwest Allen County – and how it relates
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Apr
21

Our favorite spring things • 'Fewer carwashes' campaign • New coffee shop + Independent Bookstore Day!

Hey Locals, We're working on a few projects behind-the-scenes this week, so instead of our usual
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Apr
14

Let's talk about public comment at City Council • Fort Wayne featured in IndyStar exposé • Honor Earth Day with thrifting, wine + more!

Hey Locals, Public comment took center-stage at last week's City Council meeting, where Council reps and attendees
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Apr
13

What are Neighborhood Power Lab Workshops?

In recent months, we've noticed an increase in the number of citizens showing up at public meetings, like
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Apr
07

Early primary voting begins today! • Union Street Market seeks new management • April deal at new coffee/bookshop!

Hey Locals, It's shaping up to be an interesting local midterm primary, and early voting begins today. We
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Mar
31

Utility (un)affordability meeting • New ordinance on homelessness • Free local produce in exchange for farm work!

Hey Locals, Amidst data center growth and national policy changes, a statewide listening session is coming to Fort Wayne early
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Mar
24

Google data center progresses • Controversial quarry project update • Flowers, frogs, food trucks + all spring things!

Hey Locals, Google's Fort Wayne data center is seeking additional permits for its environmental impacts, and residents are
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Mar
17

A big development Southeast • Free dinner series on civic engagement • Coffee concerts + DJ dance parties

Hey Locals, There’s an interesting new high-dollar development happening in Southeast Fort Wayne, led by two residents with
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Mar
10

Live at History Center tonight! • FWFC Stadium opens soon • St. Paddy's Day events!

Quote of the week: “We want to do everything as cool as possible, as often as possible.” -COO of Fort
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Mar
03

The many enterprises of Surack Enterprises • A casino vote in November • New merch for local sports!

Hey Locals, Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth last weekend at the YLNI Farmers Market. We are official
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