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Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett is a Fort Wayne native fascinated by what's next for northeast Indiana how it relates to other up-and-coming places around the world.

After working briefly in New York City and Indianapolis, she moved back to her hometown where she has discovered interesting people, projects, and innovations shaping the future of this place—and has been writing about them ever since. Her work has appeared in The Journal Gazette, Living Fort Wayne, Glo Magazine, FoxNews.com, and The Huffington Post.

In January 2018, Kara helped launch Input Fort Wayne, in partnership with its parent company, Issue Media Group, based in Detroit, Mich., and a coalition of regional sponsors.

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @karahackett.

Kara Hackett's Latest Articles

Just in time for Earth Day, Cassandra Braman shares tips for your houseplants and how her business is evolving.
Growing a green business: Honey Plant Owner shares her story, plant parent tips, and what’s next

Just in time for Earth Day, Cassandra Braman shares tips for your houseplants and how her business is evolving.

Parkview RN and artist Jason O’Connell, left, stands with one of his coworkers featured in his mural at Parkview Heart Institute.
Meet a Parkview RN who painted a mural, commemorating his coworkers’ experience during the pandemic

“As a nurse and as an artist, my role is to make someone feel better by standing by them when they need someone to be with them. As a nurse, I may be delivering medicine. As an artist, I’m delivering beauty. Either way, I’m delivering care.” 

Portrait of Sachiko Janek, the creator behind Sachi Sometimes.
What is Holiday Hootenanny? Meet a vendor behind pop-up shops growing Fort Wayne’s vintage scene

Input Fort Wayne sat down with Sachiko Janek to learn more about the upcoming Holiday Hootenanny and Fort Wayne’s vintage scene.

Before COVID-19 began, Fort Wayne had the 13th highest eviction rate in the U.S. Now, the situation is growing more complex.
High rent, few options: Addressing poverty, profit, and disconnection in Fort Wayne’s housing system

“What’s missing in Fort Wayne isn’t more money to address these challenges. It’s more people willing to make connections.”

Remote work opportunities could increase the number of transplants moving to Fort Wayne. This program can help.
Why did you move to Wabash? Transplants from bigger cities fill us in

From the East Coast to the Windy City, residents are relocating to Wabash for many reasons. 

Fort Wayne residents who would like to donate to essential needs for Ukrainian refugees can do so by giving to the Fort Wayne Sister Cities fund at fortwaynesistercities.net.
How Fort Wayne can support Ukraine refugees through its sister city connections

“People in Fort Wayne are coming out and showing their strength and giving.”

Skyline Park is a private green roof atop a fifth story parking garage connected to Skyline Tower at 855 Webster St.
Should green rooftops be a growing trend in Fort Wayne?

“It took a bit of education sometimes to convince a building owner or a developer that a green roof would be a valuable part of their development. But what we found is that once you did the education and showed them the value it creates—for the habitat, for the cooling effects, and for beautification—they embraced it completely.”

The staff of the Fort Wayne Cinema Center.
Watch the 2022 Oscar-nominated short films at the Fort Wayne Cinema Center

“We are super excited to be screening these locally and to give patrons (and hopefully newcomers) the opportunity to celebrate the Oscars with us!”

Members of the Ragtag Bunch sing during a performance at J.K. O’ Donnell’s on February 24, 2022.
Just in time for St. Paddy’s Day, Fort Wayne’s pub music scene is growing

From instrumental jam sessions to bouts of Irish folk songs, sea shanties, and drinking game songs, Fort Wayne is coming together around pub music as it emerges from the pandemic.  

Ana Giusti stands next to a picture of herself displayed on the wall at Creative Women of the World’s shop in downtown Fort Wayne.
Happy Women’s History Month! Check out this storytelling exhibit in Downtown Fort Wayne

Creative Women of the World at 125 W. Wayne St. is featuring a must-see photography exhibit, sharing the stories of 39 local women.

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