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Brittany Lantz

Brittany Lantz

Brittany Lantz is State Editor for Indiana-Ohio, overseeing Input Fort Wayne and Hub Springfield. She joined Input Fort Wayne in 2021 as Assistant Editor. Prior to that she participated in the College Input Program and interned with Northeast Indiana Public Radio.

Brittany Lantz's Latest Articles

The exterior of Blue Jacket, 2826 Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, IN.
City of Fort Wayne announces grants for 22 nonprofit programs

“It takes all of us working together, the private, non-profit and government sectors, to create a thriving community that offers everyone opportunities to succeed. The funding we’re announcing today helps local non-profit agencies provide critical services to our most vulnerable residents.”

From left: Residency Founder & Co-Director of Kinhouse Gallery & Residency Kaylan Buteyn works with Sarah Wolfe, artist in residence, along with Dana Caldera, Co-Director of Kinhouse Gallery.
Kinhouse Art Gallery and Residency is bringing artists to Fort Wayne

“I don't think there are any artist residencies in Indiana, at least not ones that have a similar model. So it felt like there was potential for opening.”

Almost all of Citilink's bus service in Fort Wayne is operating on a 60-minute frequency.
Solving a shortfall: Citilink seeks long-term solutions for public transportation funding

“Despite the challenges, our team remains committed to our mission and the long-term vision for Citilink. Public transit is essential for Fort Wayne’s economic growth, elevating quality of life and opportunity for our neighbors who are non-driving. By focusing on solutions and partnerships, we’re working to ensure Citilink can continue to serve the community now and in the future.”

The Totchop's design is inspired by an ulu, a traditional, multipurpose knife created by Inuit peoples.
Meet the developer behind Totchop, a one-handed cutting device making meal prep easier

“Two months after we launched, we went viral on TikTok from a friend of a friend who made a post, and then we sold out in a day. It's kind of an entrepreneurial dream…that virality, that definitely opened eyes to what we were up to.”

Making a difference locally: Three tips for volunteering

“I think that takes real ownership over the community, like you are invested in it– you believe in it.”

Each guide has a complementary video, and are available in English, Spanish and Burmese. They are intended to be quick and easy-to-use resources.
New ‘Neighborhood 101 Guides’ offer support for residents looking to make an impact

“The 101 Guides are meaningful because they’re a way to help communities come together and better their neighborhoods.”

Allen County Public Library, Main Branch
Allen County Public Library celebrates National Library Week, seeks public support amid uncertainty

“It’s a week of honoring the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.”

A group of Art Crawl attendees walk to another location Downtown.
10 northeast Indiana counties saw population growth between 2023 and 2024

“In a time where population growth is no longer a given, northeast Indiana’s population growth is a bright spot."

The Midway at the Three Rivers Festival in 2024.
Can crowdfunding save the Three Rivers Festival?

“Crowdfunding is not a sustainable funding model and we recognize that. But we do recognize that we have a lot of community members that want to be heard and they want to help and this is their opportunity to help. If we can raise enough funding to continue, then we will look at our other revenue streams.”

Q&A with the co-founder of The Garden: Night Markets, urban gardens & ‘Really Bad Art’

“Instead of being ultra serious about it, the goal is to have some levity with it saying, ‘Hey, you know what, I tried this thing. It looks terrible. Here's what I hate about it. Here's what I would do differently next time.' The irony is that often what the artist hates, a viewer loves.”

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