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Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Aug
06

Tech-driven ice cream: These Fort Wayne pastry chefs have a 'secret ingredient' for quality, interesting flavors

"There’s actually a lot of science that goes into making ice cream."
10 min read
Jul
30

July 30, 2024 | How safe are Fort Wayne's bicycle lanes?

Hey Locals, Imagine hopping on your bicycle and using it to get around Fort Wayne – not just for fun, but
8 min read
Jul
30

Q&A with Last Fridays: A late-night event to meet Fort Wayne artists + friends

“It’s a great place to find your people.”
6 min read
Jul
30

July 30, 2024 | How safe are Fort Wayne's bicycle lanes? • Two big projects underway • A new late-night event

12 min read
Jul
23

July 23, 2024 | How to celebrate Local Food Week + more!

8 min read
Jul
23

July 23, 2024 | How to celebrate Local Food Week • A big trail project coming soon • A shop for vintage, decor + more!

13 min read
Jul
23

Meet Home Collective: a Fort Wayne shop with vintage, home decor + more

If you’re looking to add some character to your living space and closet, a new Fort Wayne shop opened
5 min read
Jul
16

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

13 min read
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
7 min read
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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