Newsletter

Your weekly connection to Fort Wayne's most interesting news and culture with insights you won't find anywhere else.
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
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
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
Mar
31

Utility (un)affordability meeting • New ordinance on homelessness • Free local produce in exchange for farm work!

Hey Locals, Amidst data center growth and national policy changes, a statewide listening session is coming to Fort Wayne early
11 min read
Mar
24

Google data center progresses • Controversial quarry project update • Flowers, frogs, food trucks + all spring things!

Hey Locals, Google's Fort Wayne data center is seeking additional permits for its environmental impacts, and residents are
12 min read
Mar
17

A big development Southeast • Free dinner series on civic engagement • Coffee concerts + DJ dance parties

Hey Locals, There’s an interesting new high-dollar development happening in Southeast Fort Wayne, led by two residents with
9 min read
Mar
10

Live at History Center tonight! • FWFC Stadium opens soon • St. Paddy's Day events!

Quote of the week: “We want to do everything as cool as possible, as often as possible.” -COO of Fort
11 min read