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Feb
18

Document: The 2020 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Fort Wayne + Electric Works developers

The Local obtained a copy of the 2020 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Fort Wayne and Electric Works
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Feb
18

Deeper Dive: What's next for Utopian Coffee in 2025?

Details on the cafe closure and what’s next for Utopian's business.
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Feb
18

Reader question: Can the public (or the city) 'intervene' to salvage Union Street Market?

We answer a reader question about the public stake in the food hall at Electric Works.
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Feb
11

At age 93, this Fort Wayne barber is celebrating 75 years at his shop

Recently, a reader notified us that Larry Heller, age 93, who owns and operates Heller Barbershop at 1018 High Street
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Feb
04

Tips for your next visit to Utopian Coffee

Utopian Coffee is one of our favorite coffee shops at The Local. I (Kara) have spent many mornings working in
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Feb
04

Q&A: Will new leadership’s legal cases affect Electric Works?

Since Electric Works opened in November 2022, it has reported a rosy picture to the public. But residents have voiced
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Jan
28

How is Fort Wayne affected by Trump's immigration crackdown?

We break down what's happening locally (so far) – and what's needed – with Raquel Kline, Director of Language Services Network (LSN).
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Jan
28

Fort Wayne organizations say immigrants and refugees are 'essential' to growth and vibrancy

"Immigrants are essential to the growth and vibrancy of Fort Wayne and Allen County."
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Jan
28

Unwelcoming national rhetoric on immigrants + refugees is already affecting Fort Wayne

President Donald Trump's first week of his second term is already making waves in Fort Wayne, perhaps most
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Jan
14

Pedestrians ‘have the right of way,’ but do they get it in Fort Wayne?

“It’s worthwhile to remind drivers that they are to always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to be aware of their surroundings, especially when signs and pavement markings are indicating the possibility of pedestrians crossing the street.”
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