Above The Fold

In-depth stories and original reporting from the Thursday newsletter.
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 is
8 min read
Apr
30

What to know about the quarry quarrel + city-county relations

Hey Locals, A controversial quarry project in Southwest Fort Wayne is unearthing interesting issues related to public input on projects
6 min read
Apr
23

Our favorite spring things to do in Fort Wayne

Recommendations from our contributors.
4 min read
Apr
16

Let's talk about public comment at City Council

What's allowed? What's not? And how can citizens be heard?
7 min read
Apr
09

Primary prep: What to know about Allen County's vote centers, key races + more

Today's Above the Fold letter is available for all subscribers. Hey Locals, Early voting is underway for the
6 min read
Apr
02

Bills, bills, bills: What to know about utility (un)affordability in Fort Wayne

Hey Locals, At first we started out real cool.... Not too long ago, Indiana customers had some of the most
7 min read
Mar
26

What does Google's data center mean for Fort Wayne?

A Local subscriber in big tech weighs in.
8 min read