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Feb
04
Tips for your next visit to Utopian Coffee

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
2 min read
Feb
04
Q&A: Will new leadership’s legal cases affect Electric Works?

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
11 min read
Jan
28
How is Fort Wayne affected by Trump's immigration crackdown?

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).
6 min read
Jan
28
Fort Wayne organizations say immigrants and refugees are 'essential' to growth and vibrancy

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."
2 min read
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
4 min read
Jan
14
Pedestrians ‘have the right of way,’ but do they get it in Fort Wayne?

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.”
8 min read
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