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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
Aug
27
Details on playground updates at 10 Fort Wayne Parks

Details on playground updates at 10 Fort Wayne Parks

If you’ve visited Fort Wayne parks this summer, you might have noticed new playground equipment.  Last year, the city
7 min read
Aug
27
Meet Charlie's Place: An oasis for craft cocktails, fresh food + dog-lovers

Meet Charlie's Place: An oasis for craft cocktails, fresh food + dog-lovers

“We have a lot of dog lovers who are regulars, and we have a lot of dogs who are regulars, too."
6 min read
Aug
21
RSVP for our free panel on Cycling for Transportation Downtown!

RSVP for our free panel on Cycling for Transportation Downtown!

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK885eEiMEfPGIBIuhTXxqnGWr-ONV0YMlMCmz997lR03slg/viewform?ref=thelocalfw.com Want to attend, but didn'
Aug
20
What are bioswales? These 'ancient' landscape technologies might be underutilized in Fort Wayne

What are bioswales? These 'ancient' landscape technologies might be underutilized in Fort Wayne

"Bioswales, rain gardens and the like can all make a difference in the city’s stormwater management."
6 min read
Aug
06
Tech-driven ice cream: These Fort Wayne pastry chefs have a 'secret ingredient' for quality, interesting flavors

Tech-driven ice cream: These Fort Wayne pastry chefs have a 'secret ingredient' for quality, interesting flavors

"There’s actually a lot of science that goes into making ice cream."
10 min read