Above The Fold

In-depth stories and original reporting from the Thursday newsletter.
Jul
16

How to get plugged into local government in Fort Wayne

Hey Locals, In recent months and weeks, we’ve noticed an increase in the number of residents showing up at
11 min read
Jul
09

How might Indiana's new public camping law affect homelessness in Fort Wayne?

“Our shelters are full; affordable housing is limited; and rising housing costs have outpaced what many families can afford.” - Shirley Rork, Executive Director of Just Neighbors
8 min read
Jun
26

Will there be any accountability for Electric Works?

Quick reminder: We're publishing our usual Thursday morning newsletter a day late today, so we could bring you
7 min read
Jun
18

Public comments raise new concerns about Flock surveillance in Fort Wayne

There might be even more going on with Flock in Fort Wayne than we realized.
7 min read
Jun
09

Fort Cade: Play games made in Fort-Wayne

3 min read
Jun
04

What to know about the debate on Fort Wayne's homeless resource center

Hey Locals, Not to be outdone by the county, City Council hosted its own marathon meeting this week, lasting nearly
6 min read
May
28

Takeaways from Tuesday's quarry quarrel

“I think people often feel that they have no voice, that there is no point in trying. We are seeing that people are pushing back on that.” -Allison Engleman of the No Quarry Coalition
4 min read
May
21

Pink building controversy goes deeper than the rosy exterior

We’re left wondering why an organization that caters to pregnant women in crisis would make such a significant decision without considering the long-term consequences.
6 min read
May
14

Former Union Street Market food hall vendor tells all

"I told them how badly they failed and how badly Electric Works was being extractive and predatory to local entrepreneurs instead of ‘supporting’ them as the city’s contract required.”
11 min read
May
07

Where to house homeless services – and other issues affecting Downtown's growth

Hey Locals, On Tuesday, we reported how a proposed location for the city’s first low-barrier homeless services center
8 min read