Above The Fold

In-depth stories and original reporting from the Thursday newsletter.
Jan
15

How much is Google contributing to Fort Wayne?

Is the city partnering with a company that’s bringing sustained economic development and investment to the city?
7 min read
Dec
18

Cigar lounges, data centers + casinos in Fort Wayne: Here's what to know

Hey Locals, In recent weeks, three controversial issues have paid an untimely visit to City Council: cigar lounges, a casino,
5 min read
Dec
11

What to know about Fort Wayne’s casino gamble

Hey Locals, At this point, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about a casino coming to Fort Wayne.
8 min read
Dec
04

Data centers, secrecy, and tax abatements. Oh my!

At recent public hearings with state environmental regulators (IDEM) and City Council, many citizens across the political spectrum have voiced
6 min read
Nov
20

Citizens vs. Data Center: How did we get here? And what can be done?

Hey Locals, On Tuesday night, about 20 citizens rallied outside Indiana Michigan Power’s Downtown HQ and attended City Council,
5 min read
Nov
13

What to know for tonight's public hearing on Fort Wayne's Google data center

Hey Locals, In recent months, Fort Wayne’s Google data center has requested to expand its number of diesel generators
6 min read
Nov
06

Why is Fort Wayne's city clerk working two jobs?

Hey Locals, This one is going to take a little explaining… A few weeks ago, we received a reader email,
6 min read
Oct
30

City Council's 2026 budget cuts are in - here's what to know

Hey Locals, Welcome back to our Thursday edition of the newsletter – available only to paid subscribers. We love doing this
6 min read
Oct
23

This Fort Wayne nonprofit helps homeless people use their own income to access housing

Hey Locals, Today's newsletter reads more like a traditional feature story simply because that's how we
8 min read
Oct
16

New trails, a cafe for a good cause + more!

5 min read