Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Mar
26

What does Google's data center mean for Fort Wayne?

A Local subscriber in big tech weighs in.
8 min read
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
12 min read
Mar
19

What's next for Southeast Fort Wayne? A hotel + more...

Hey Locals, We recently learned about an interesting $9.5M hotel development planned for Southeast Fort Wayne at Southtown Centre.
5 min read
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 strong
9 min read
Mar
12

What we learned about Fort Wayne's public history

Interesting facts about local history, ranging from geography and urban development to immigration and innovation.
6 min read
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
11 min read
Mar
05

Reflections on the Scottish Rite reno: 3 things we wish Electric Works was doing

Hey Locals, This week, we’re reflecting on another significant local development in the works, Surack Enterprises’s efforts to
5 min read
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
11 min read
Feb
26

Is Electric Works working? And what's happening behind-the-scenes?

A Parkview-Field of Dreams mentality might be at play. Developers built the project, but are people coming?
8 min read
Feb
24

Is Electric Works working? • Data center website goes live • Make molten glass art at the Glass Park!

Hey Locals, About one year ago, we broke news on concerns (and lawsuits) connected to Fort Wayne's largest
9 min read