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Nov
19

Document: A 2022 IMPLAN Economic Impact Analysis for Electric Works

The Local obtained a copy of a 2022 IMPLAN Economic Impact Analysis for Electric Works completed by Novogradac Consulting LLP.
2 min read
Nov
12
Watch Wicked at Cinema Center for a good cause

Watch Wicked at Cinema Center for a good cause

"As a community, we can bring people together in a way that makes people’s lives better."
4 min read
Nov
05
Holiday shopping season is here! We have details on a local toyshop and gift store

Holiday shopping season is here! We have details on a local toyshop and gift store

About two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community. But beyond sales, small businesses
8 min read
Oct
29
The Deeper Dive: What's next for Citilink bus service in 2025?

The Deeper Dive: What's next for Citilink bus service in 2025?

"It’s important for statehouse leaders to see that local services like public transportation are struggling, not just in Fort Wayne, but across the state."
3 min read
Oct
15
Tips for your first visit to Summit City Climbing Co.

Tips for your first visit to Summit City Climbing Co.

“We want to make it as inviting and easy as possible.”
2 min read
Oct
08
Reader question: When will Moody Park be redeveloped?

Reader question: When will Moody Park be redeveloped?

"Park masterplans are helpful because, when funding becomes available, you need to know what you’re doing. But having a masterplan is only the first step."
5 min read
Oct
01
The Deeper Dive: Citilink seeks special tax levy to avoid 'deep' cuts in 2025

The Deeper Dive: Citilink seeks special tax levy to avoid 'deep' cuts in 2025

“Now is the critical moment for those in the community who value public transportation and want to see it preserved or expanded to tell their stories.”
3 min read
Oct
01
Q&A with Swizzle Market: Fort Wayne's non-alcoholic beverage shop

Q&A with Swizzle Market: Fort Wayne's non-alcoholic beverage shop

"I did not realize when I started this how big of a need it was."
8 min read
Sep
24
Fort Wayne's rising R&B artist Cambry H is releasing a new EP this week

Fort Wayne's rising R&B artist Cambry H is releasing a new EP this week

"Growing up, I felt like I didn’t fit in anywhere here, so I used the internet to find my people."
6 min read
Sep
17
Meet Fort Wayne's new local bookstore: Sunbound Books

Meet Fort Wayne's new local bookstore: Sunbound Books

“Fort Wayne really doesn’t have any local bookstores selling new books. It feels like, with the resurgence of Downtown and local business, we should.”
5 min read