Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Dec
12

Dec. 12, 2023 | How likely is passenger rail service in Fort Wayne?

Hey Locals, Just in time for the holidays, Fort Wayne received the gift of a $500,000 federal grant to
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Dec
05

How new owners at The Green Frog are 'bringing some Brooklyn' to Fort Wayne

"We do want to do something that feels very welcoming, which is how we feel about our Brooklyn bars. You come in; you know the bartender and the people you’re going to see. "
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Dec
05

Dec. 5, 2023 | USPS consolidation progresses without answers + more local updates!

Hey Locals, It's a busy week of updates with plans progressing for a USPS consolidation, the Allen County
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Dec
05

Dec. 5, 2023 | USPS consolidation progresses without answers • The great urban chicken debate • A new deal at the Green Frog!

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Nov
28

Nov. 28, 2023 | FWPD delays body cam footage release • A new way to shop Downtown • Celebrity photo exhibit at Jeffrey Benjamin Hair

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Nov
28

Nov. 28, 2023 | FWPD delays body cam footage release

Hey Locals, Hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend! No Local Spotlight this week, but we are giving you another
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Nov
21

Nov. 21, 2023 | Big changes could affect Fort Wayne's USPS plant • New restaurants, Detroit-style pizza and more! • Tips to make the most of your Thanksgiving weekend!

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Nov
20

Tips for attending HolidayFest Night of Lights in Downtown Fort Wayne

A few quick tips from Downtown Fort Wayne's team.
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Nov
14

Free trees for schools! Why the Tree Canopy Growth Fund is planting hundreds of trees at Allen County schools

"People who design schools are the same people who design jails. And if our schools are like jails, how do we expect the children to behave inside?"
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Nov
14

Nov. 14, 2023 | What might actually improve low voter turnout in Fort Wayne?

Hey Locals, This week, we're reflecting on the municipal election's results, its low voter turnout and
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