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Ali Brand

Ali Brand

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Ali Brand graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a bachelors degree in English. For as long as she can remember, she has always loved writing, and she aspires to use her passion to promote her hometown.

Ali Brand's Latest Articles

Students in class at Purdue Fort Wayne wear masks.
College during COVID-19: How 3 Fort Wayne schools are faring

Indiana Tech, Purdue Fort Wayne, and the University of Saint Francis share their takeaways from the COVID-19 college experience so far.

The RDA divided $42 million in funding among 28 regional projects, with at least one project in each of the region's 11 counties.
Then & Now: How are catalytic projects transforming Northeast Indiana’s communities?

Meet four projects making a difference in their cities—and advancing the region, as a whole.

SPECIAL REPORT: How Parkview Health is making the Dupont-Diebold area a hot market for investment

“Parkview’s story is one of growth,” Miles says, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Turnstone unveiled its official U.S. Paralympics training site signage in March.
How hosting the Paralympic Qualifiers is making Fort Wayne more inclusive

The largest international event ever held in Fort Wayne is inspiring ways to enhance the area's accessibility.

SPECIAL REPORT: What is northeast Indiana’s plan to reach 1 million residents?

The Road to One Million is paved with collaboration and strategic funding. 

Nai Sac Lun is researching and recording the Mon language as it dwindles worldwide.
Preserving the language of his people: One Fort Wayne man’s mission to keep the Mon language alive

As the Mon language dwindles worldwide, Fort Wayne resident Nai Sac Lun is recording it in a 1,500-page dictionary.

The centerpiece of “Mother Sea – Haha naru umi” is a massive 16-foot-long whale that was largely constructed in Fort Wayne at Tekventure.
This Fort Wayne artist is using discarded plastic to show appreciation for nature

By visually reconnecting plastic to the natural world, Sayaka Ganz is fostering respect for the global environment.

Enterprise Pointe is geared toward aspiring artists and entrepreneurs in Steuben County.
How do you attract artists and entrepreneurs to your city? Angola is offering affordable housing

"Craft beer helps, but affordable housing is key," studies say.

Great KIDS hosts events like mental health training seminars to coach caregivers working with children.
What is at the root of community issues? It might be childhood trauma

An Allen County initiative called Great KIDS make Great COMMUNITIES is offering support that changes lives. 

Destiny Rescue has saved thousands of girls from the sex trade.
Destiny Rescue: Stopping the fastest growing illegal activity in the world

An international organization based in North Webster is freeing hundreds of children from sex trafficking around the world.

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