Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Oct
08

The mysterious Electric Works Community Enhancement Fund

Hey Locals, Today, we’re wrapping up our series on promises Electric Works made to Fort Wayne by addressing a
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Oct
06

Reader question on Electric Works • Philosophy Hour at Packard Taphouse • New deal Summit City Vintage!

Hey Locals, We’re wrapping up three weeks of reporting on Electric Works with a reader question regarding an alleged
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Oct
01

What's happening on Electric Works East Campus + how does it affect neighborhoods?

Hey Locals, As we’ve considered the pros and cons of Electric Works over the years, a few questions have
5 min read
Sep
29

Electric Works East Campus • Data Center Task Force debate • Celebrate local art + music Downtown this week!

Hey Locals, We’ve talked about Electric Works a lot lately, but something we haven’t covered is: What’s
8 min read
Sep
24

How is Electric Works delivering on its promises to Fort Wayne?

Hey Locals, Electric Works has been in the news a lot lately. As we reported on Tuesday: The Indianapolis-based
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Sep
22

Electric Works: New restaurants + old promises • Google seeks to double diesel generators • New brewery planned for Junk Ditch space

Hey Locals, From new restaurants at Electric Works to more diesel generators at the Google data center, we have lots
9 min read
Sep
17

What is Fort Wayne's Legacy Fund + how is it changing?

Hey Locals, There’s plenty of news in Fort Wayne each week to keep us busy with breaking reports. But
8 min read
Sep
15

What is the Legacy Fund? • New project on South Calhoun Street • Cinema Center film on national identity

Hey Locals, Following recent changes to the City's Legacy Fund and new projects getting approvals, we're
8 min read
Sep
10

Should Fort Wayne have higher standards for public office?

City Council Rep. Dr. Scott Myers (R-4) has missed about three months of meetings since his OWI arrest in early-June, while receiving pay.
6 min read
Sep
08

Electric Works investigation • City Councilman's extended absence • Fort Wayne’s first Middle Eastern coffee shop!

Hey Locals, Happy Belated Labor Day! We have a lot of news for you on this short holiday week, including
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