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Lauren Caggiano

Lauren Caggiano
Lauren Caggiano is a journalist, copywriter, and editor based in Fort Wayne.  A longtime contributor, she joined input Fort Wayne in 2018 and previously served as News Editor.  She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and French from the University of Dayton.

Lauren Caggiano's Latest Articles

Students learn lifesaving techniques at a CPR class at Carroll High School.
A ‘one-stop shop’ for comprehensive health education

“We seek to serve all students and better their health and well-being, one program and one event at a time.”

(From left) Councilwoman Rohli Booker, Mayor Sharon Tucker, Harvester Neighborhood Association President Margaret Machlan, and SE Area Partnership President Denita Washington pose at the bus shelter ribbon cutting ceremony.
‘Strong neighborhoods build strong cities’: Fort Wayne’s ground-up approach to community development

“We’re out in the neighborhoods as much as possible. Whether we’re at coffee shops, during neighborhood walks, or even standing at local markets, our goal is to build authentic relationships.”

The exterior of Charley Creek Inn
The Charley Creek Inn: Where timeless elegance meets state-of-the-art comfort

“This isn’t just about preserving the past; it’s about giving people a reason to experience Wabash in new ways.”

Students help design, plant and maintain 52 planter boxes along the streets of Wabash.
Planting seeds of success: How students are helping transform downtown Wabash

“The opportunity is so endless with our collaboration with the community. They continue to amaze me every day with the opportunities they bring for our students."

A news clipping from the opening of the Fort Wayne Art Institute's Fine Arts Center.
‘Enthusiastic energy’: How the Fort Wayne Art School underpinned Fort Wayne’s art and culture scene

“There are so many former students in our community who are teaching art or are retired educators. Many former students are producing art or supporting the arts and there are many who chose other paths but who value the training they received at the Fort Wayne Art School.”

The Wabash County Fellowship Program aims to showcase the best assets of the area.
‘A mindset shift’: How Wabash County prioritizes people in its plan for growth

“What the county has decided to do is we're going to swim upstream and focus on the things that bring people to a specific place. Because then that means downstream the employers will come and invest if we've done a really good job attracting and retaining top talent.”

Field Team Supervisor Tom West, left, and Amanda Lapham work together to set up lights.
Millions of lights and miles of electrical cords: Behind the scenes of the Fantasy of Lights

"The route was just one single loop in and out of Sherman Boulevard, and that single loop was about a mile and a half long. Today we’ve grown to three miles long and we have 186 display scenes, so in 10 years, it has grown pretty significantly.”

Fort Wayne Vegan Restaurant Week Organizer Heather Dahman and her husband, JR Dahman, trying new dishes during Vegan Week.
Fort Wayne’s Vegan Restaurant Month spotlights inspired plant-based fare

Back by popular demand, Vegan Restaurant Month draws attention to vegan dining options and the larger national trend of the increased demand for plant-based options.

With the help of Universal Design Works, The Zoo explored ways to strategically integrate universal design principles into the guest experience.
Accessible by design: What it means to design inclusive attractions for all

"I'm meeting people who are impacted by universal design as well. It's really cool how God puts people in my life who understand what I'm trying to accomplish, and they recognize the strategic value that having these types of services adds to their organization.”

Kathleen Palm
5 questions with Hoosier horror book author Kathleen Palm

"I like creepy and weird things. I like looking into the darkness and seeing what's there. I think that can help you see the light better."

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