Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Dec
23

Local tips for your holiday week

4 min read
Dec
18

Cigar lounges, data centers + casinos in Fort Wayne: Here's what to know

Hey Locals, In recent weeks, three controversial issues have paid an untimely visit to City Council: cigar lounges, a casino,
5 min read
Dec
16

Ghosts of Fort Wayne's past, present + future • 'Political malpractice' with data center • A local tiny home movement

Hey Locals, “Bah humbug” was the prevailing message a crowd of concerned citizens delivered to City Council last week regarding
7 min read
Dec
11

What to know about Fort Wayne’s casino gamble

Hey Locals, At this point, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about a casino coming to Fort Wayne.
8 min read
Dec
09

Why Fort Wayne's casino is a gamble • Google data center meeting • Oyster Bar's new menu + cocktails

Hey Locals, Many area leaders, including Fort Wayne’s Mayor Sharon Tucker, are pushing for the Summit City to welcome
9 min read
Dec
09

A modern take on a Fort Wayne classic: Oyster Bar dishes on its new menu + cocktails

Walking into Oyster Bar feels like stepping back in time – into an 1880s saloon, to be exact. Push past the
4 min read
Dec
04

Data centers, secrecy, and tax abatements. Oh my!

At recent public hearings with state environmental regulators (IDEM) and City Council, many citizens across the political spectrum have voiced
6 min read
Dec
02

Citizens demand answers on data center • Casino in Allen County? • Local holiday shopportunities!

Hey Locals, We hope you enjoyed a restful holiday weekend with friends and family. We took some time off to
8 min read
Nov
25

Little pieces of local holiday magic • Night of Lights tips • Shop small Saturday events!

Hey Locals, We have a slightly different newsletter this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. In lieu of our usual Above
7 min read
Nov
20

Citizens vs. Data Center: How did we get here? And what can be done?

Hey Locals, On Tuesday night, about 20 citizens rallied outside Indiana Michigan Power’s Downtown HQ and attended City Council,
5 min read