Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

May
07

Where to house homeless services – and other issues affecting Downtown's growth

Hey Locals, On Tuesday, we reported how a proposed location for the city’s first low-barrier homeless services center is
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May
06

Q&A on Homeless Resource Center proposed for Downtown Fort Wayne

7 min read
May
05

Why primary elections matter • Where to house homeless services • Cinco de Mayo tips + more!

Hey Locals, Happy Cinco de Mayo and Election Day in Allen County – two occasions that pair particularly well in 2026.
9 min read
Apr
30

What to know about the quarry quarrel + city-county relations

Hey Locals, A controversial quarry project in Southwest Fort Wayne is unearthing interesting issues related to public input on projects
6 min read
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
8 min read
Apr
23

Our favorite spring things to do in Fort Wayne

Recommendations from our contributors.
4 min read
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 Above the
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Apr
16

Let's talk about public comment at City Council

What's allowed? What's not? And how can citizens be heard?
7 min read
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 sparred
10 min read
Apr
09

Primary prep: What to know about Allen County's vote centers, key races + more

Today's Above the Fold letter is available for all subscribers. Hey Locals, Early voting is underway for the
6 min read