Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Jul
16

July 16, 2024 | Broadway businesses win parking lot dispute • Citilink's new hybrid-electric buses • Try viet coffees at Banh Mi

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Jul
16

July 16, 2024 | Broadway businesses win parking lot dispute

Hey Locals, In late-June, news broke about the city quietly transferring ownership of a public parking lot near Broadway to
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Jul
10

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Hi there, I’m Kara Hackett, Co-Owner and Editor of The Local, and I’m reaching out to ask you
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Jul
09

July 9, 2024 | Allen County Jail lawsuit proceeds to tax court, must-attend events at Three Rivers Festival + more

Hey Locals, The iconic Three Rivers Festival returns on Friday with a new marketing strategy led by the NUP Guys
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Jul
09

July 9, 2024 | Allen County Jail lawsuit proceeds to tax court • A second Powers Hamburgers? • Must-attend events at Three Rivers Festival

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Jul
02

July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway • New Olympic-sized swimming pool + aquatic facility • 'Real recycling' + a deal with Dirt Wain!

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Jul
02

July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway + more

Hey Locals, Happy Fourth of July week! Fort Wayne's sports scene is about to get an upgrade with
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Jul
02

What is 'real recycling'? Dirt Wain shares its latest ventures

"As we get more into what we call 'real recycling,' we’re finding ways to ensure that the items you intend to recycle are treated sustainably and responsibly, which as you know, doesn’t often happen when you use your city-provided recycling bin."
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Jun
25

June 25, 2024 | Officer-involved fatal shooting sparks protest

Hey Locals, This weekend, the officer-involved fatal shooting of 22-year-old Linzell Parhm sparked outrage and demands for police body camera
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Jun
25

June 25, 2024 | Officer-involved fatal shooting sparks protest • A new home for the Phil • Long-awaited plans for North River

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