‘There was a spark in us to do more’: Mercado Owners share plans for their next restaurant Spoke & Ivy
“We feel like we’re getting in early on what we think is going to be another popular side of Downtown.”
Q&A with community advocate Cornelia Schulz of Fort Wayne
"Everyone is always surprised that more than 100 different languages are spoken in Fort Wayne's homes.... I’d like to help change that by getting involved and encouraging others with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to get actionable in the city."
What’s in store for The Find’s future? New Owner Anya Smead fills us in
"I don’t plan on changing much of what we carry, so our lines that clients know and love will stick around. But I’m excited to build on Melani’s legacy and keep expanding it."
Voting early? Here's a quick look at Fort Wayne's City Council races
What does City Council do, and who's running in the primary? Community Advocate Kody Tinnel fills us in.
The ‘wild story’ behind the6040s: Fort Wayne’s first mid-century modern furniture & home decor shop
Former professional skateboarder Lee Bender shares the story behind why he's opening Fort Wayne's first mid-century modern resale shop.
What is the Community Bike Audit? Meet a grassroots group making Fort Wayne more bike-friendly
“I would like any person responsible for the design and building of our streets to ride these bike lanes with us and honestly tell us if they believe they're appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.”
How to access The Local's deals
As part of your paid subscription, we're giving you access to some special deals at small businesses in Fort Wayne.
What is the Urban Trail? A new means of multimodal transit in Downtown Fort Wayne
“The Urban Trail is part of a bigger goal to create a more connected public transit system in Fort Wayne.”
