Newsletter

Your weekly connection to Fort Wayne's most interesting news and culture with insights you won't find anywhere else.
Jun
09

Quarry fight continues? • New music office • June deal with Club Soda!

Hey Locals,  We're out of town this week, so we have no Above the Fold on Thursday. But
9 min read
Jun
02

Homeless center debate heats up • Flock cam funding on hold • New local vendor market + Middle Waves!

Hey Locals,  After a heated debate about the Allen County quarry, we find ourselves in another local quarrel, this time
8 min read
May
26

What to know about tonight's quarry hearing • Death at Tim Hortons getting national attention • New pizza fusion restaurant

Hey Locals,  It’s (finally) starting to feel like summer in Fort Wayne, and more than just the weather is
8 min read
May
19

Pink building controversy continues • FWPD's Flock cameras test audio • Seasonal favorites + a new dessert shop!

Hey Locals, It was fun meeting some of you at Bravas Fest and Eco Fest this weekend! We're
7 min read
May
12

Electric Works closes Chapman's • Downtown Fort Wayne speaks on homeless center • Meet us at Bravas Fest + Eco Fest!

Hey Locals, Electric Works unexpectedly closed its anchor dining tenant, Chapman's Brewing, over the weekend, and campus leadership
8 min read
May
05

Why primary elections matter • Where to house homeless services • Cinco de Mayo tips + more!

Hey Locals, Happy Cinco de Mayo and Election Day in Allen County – two occasions that pair particularly well in 2026.
9 min read
Apr
28

Digging into the quarry + city-county relations • How to reduce utility bills • Middle Waves party on Broadway!

Hey Locals, This week, we’re talking about the controversial quarry project in Southwest Allen County – and how it relates
8 min read
Apr
21

Our favorite spring things • 'Fewer carwashes' campaign • New coffee shop + Independent Bookstore Day!

Hey Locals, We're working on a few projects behind-the-scenes this week, so instead of our usual Above the
9 min read
Apr
14

Let's talk about public comment at City Council • Fort Wayne featured in IndyStar exposé • Honor Earth Day with thrifting, wine + more!

Hey Locals, Public comment took center-stage at last week's City Council meeting, where Council reps and attendees sparred
10 min read
Apr
07

Early primary voting begins today! • Union Street Market seeks new management • April deal at new coffee/bookshop!

Hey Locals, It's shaping up to be an interesting local midterm primary, and early voting begins today. We
10 min read