GOP Secures Major Wins Across Indiana: US Senate, Governor’s Seat, and Allen County City Council

by Dave Gong, Brianna Datta-Barrow | Nov 7, 2024

https://youtu.be/SiZ7v3-MaXU?feature=shared The makeup of the Allen County Council will shift again in January, as local Republican candidates swept the three at large seats on the county’s fiscal body. The sweep came amid a very successful election day for Republicans nationwide, marked by Former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Congressman Jim Banks also handily defeated Democrat Valerie McCray for one of Indiana’s two U.S. Senate seats, while Senator Jim Braun beat Jennifer McCormick, Indiana’s last state superintendent of public instruction, for the governor’s office. In remarks delivered to the assembled crowd Tuesday at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne, Banks thanked his supporters and promised to fight for the state. Even...

The Collaborative Corner | Christi & Amanda Hille

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 2, 2024

https://youtu.be/x6l437kZhq8 In this episode, we're diving into the vibrant film culture of Fort Wayne with Christy and Amanda Hilly from Cinema Center. As board president and secretary, they’re also festival chairs for the Hobnobben Film Festival happening October 3rd-6th. Discover what makes Cinema Center a cultural hub for independent and foreign films, and how the festival brings together filmmakers, film lovers, and the curious alike to share in the magic of storytelling. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com or cinemacenter.org The Collaborative Corner is a production of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative with the goal of connecting listeners to the stories and culture of Northeast Indiana. Hosted by WBOI Program Manager, Zach Bernard, and Digital Media Coordinator...

The Collaborative Corner | Michael Wolf

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Sep 13, 2024

https://youtu.be/nKiOH4Sn2Yw?feature=shared The Collaborative Corner is back with an insightful new episode featuring Michael Wolf, Professor & Chair of the Department of Political Science and Acting Director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at Purdue Fort Wayne. Join us as we dive deep into the key issues shaping the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump! We cover: The impact of each candidate’s platform on Indiana’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors Economic opportunities and quality of life for Hoosiers under each administration Inflation, public safety, trade policies, and their influence on voter priorities Strategies to boost voter engagement and turnout in Indiana About the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics: As Indiana’s first...

National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17, 2024

by Julie Creek | Sep 13, 2024

To promote voting and civic engagement, volunteers representing eight (8) local non-partisan organizations: League of Women Voters of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne (IN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Alive Community Outreach - Peacemakers, Northeast Indiana National Organization for Women, Gen Action Club of Purdue Fort Wayne, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, A. Philip Randolph Institute, and Count US IN will provide voter registration and education opportunities in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17th. The collaborative holiday, which includes thousands of community partners and over 100 major national organizations and corporations, is housed at and managed by Nonprofit VOTE which itself provides nonpartisan resources to help...

The Collaborative Corner | Rachel Blakeman

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Jul 12, 2024

https://youtu.be/0c9D5O_gZcs Our latest episode of "The Collaborative Corner" features an insightful conversation with Rachel Blakeman, Director of the Community Research Institute (CRI) at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Learn about CRI's efforts to broaden its research scope beyond economic, workforce, and population data. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in community research and development. The Collaborative Corner is a production of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative with the goal of connecting listeners to the stories and culture of Northeast Indiana. Hosted by WBOI Program Manager, Zach Bernard, and Digital Media Manager for the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative, Brianna Datta-Barrow. Produced by Brianna Datta-Barrow. Thank you to Fort Wayne Media Collaborative Program...

Land Banks: How They Work, and Why Fort Wayne Needs One

by Gabi Lorino | Jul 9, 2024

“We need land banks everywhere.” Nate Howard, the Executive Director of Muncie Land Bank, has seen what positive changes can come from rehabilitating abandoned and vacant properties in his area. An empowered land bank can reduce blight and save taxpayers money, plus contribute to the supply of affordable housing. He noted that in Ohio, most counties have their own land banks. Why not have more in Indiana? Within the state, the closest land banks to Fort Wayne are in Muncie and Indianapolis. “Where land banks really thrive, they are supported financially by the city, and the inventory they use comes through the county government. Where land bank legislation is more developed, a lot of those things are explicit in state law.” Land banks acquire property that has become tax-delinquent, and...

Full House: Generations of Families Share Homes and Lives

by Gabi Lorino | Jun 13, 2024

What happens when the adult kids come home to ride out the Covid lockdown and then settle in? Where can Mom or Dad go when they can’t live on their own anymore? Oftentimes, to conserve money and other resources, adult family members consolidate into one household. Due to the sharp jump in housing prices in Northeast Indiana and elsewhere within the past few years, this trend is increasing. According to the 2020 census, 7.2% of US homes were multigenerational. These homes were most common in the southern US and across the eastern seaboard as well as in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. By this measure, Indiana was only slightly below the national average, with the share of multigenerational households in most counties between four and seven percent. Similar trends were noted for children...

The Collaborative Corner | Zach Vessels

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Jun 12, 2024

Meet the mastermind behind Creatorspace! In this episode of The Collaborative Corner, Zach Vessels shares how he built a thriving creative community from the ground up. Tune in to hear about his journey, the impact on local creators, and the power of collaboration in Fort Wayne. Check out the latest episode on our YouTube channel @fwmediacollaborative to watch the full episode or visit fwmediacollaborative.com! The Collaborative Corner is a production of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative with the goal of connecting listeners to the stories and culture of Northeast Indiana. Hosted by WBOI Program Manager, Zach Bernard, and Digital Media Manager for the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative, Brianna Datta-Barrow. Produced by Brianna Datta-Barrow. Thank you to Fort Wayne Media Collaborative...

The Collaborative Corner | Kara Hackett

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | May 15, 2024

Episode 2 - Co-Founder and Editor of The Local Fort Wayne, Kara Hackett Welcome to The Collaborative Corner, where we dive into the heartbeat of Northeast Indiana! In this episode we delve into the pressing issues shaping Northeast Indiana with Kara Hackett, Co-Founder and Editor of The Local Fort Wayne. In this episode Kara discusses the key issues in Fort Wayne that her newsletter The Local covers. Kara brings a wealth of insight into Fort Wayne’s vibrant culture and ever-evolving landscape and uses her expertise to shed light on what makes Northeast Indiana truly unique. https://youtu.be/HAEzORlbF1I The Collaborative Corner is a production of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative with the goal of connecting listeners to the stories and culture of Northeast Indiana. Hosted by WBOI Program...

Fort Wayne’s first Innovative Housing Showcase seeks to fill gaps in the local market

by Kara Hackett | May 9, 2024

As an architect from Detroit, Rena Bradley noticed Fort Wayne was lacking diverse housing styles when she moved here in 2015. At the time, she was working for Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries on the city’s Southeast side, addressing challenges in the neighborhood, like a housing shortage and a surplus of smaller, empty lots. Bradley thought that if she could bring a concept, like shipping container homes, to Fort Wayne it could benefit families and the city alike, giving residents an attainable path to homeownership and reactivating vacant lots too small for traditional housing. As an added bonus: It would give her more interesting homes to choose from, too. “I wanted to bring the type of housing to our community that I myself wanted to live in,” Bradley says. “Something...

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GOP Secures Major Wins Across Indiana: US Senate, Governor’s Seat, and Allen County City Council

The Collaborative Corner | Christi & Amanda Hille

The Collaborative Corner | Michael Wolf

National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Collaborative Corner | Rachel Blakeman

Land Banks: How They Work, and Why Fort Wayne Needs One

Full House: Generations of Families Share Homes and Lives

The Collaborative Corner | Zach Vessels

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Fort Wayne’s first Innovative Housing Showcase seeks to fill gaps in the local market

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