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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

Friends gather to play at Hileman Farms, which features 5 private pickleball courts.
‘Keep them local’: How proposed pickleball courts in Wabash County promote placemaking

“It’s been amazing how many people locally have approached me and said that they've been playing for years and they love the sport and can't wait to have courts. It’s been neat to see the response and the positivity.”

Students in Mr. Larsen's class add toppings to their quesadillas as part of the Cooking in the Classroom program.
How local organizations are using state funding to challenge the status quo around public health

“We all have to be very mindful that it's probably going to be at least 10 years until we start seeing actual changes in outcomes, such as obesity or food insecurity. As a state that took a long time to get where it got, it'll take a long time to begin to see betterment in that.”

Bottle Green Refillery Owner Corinna Shoemaker refills a bottle with a lavender & lime essential oils bubble bath.
Less plastic, less worry: Two Fort Wayne refilleries are paving a path for easier sustainable living

“I know a lot of people — even my neighbors and friends — are having a hard time wrapping their brain around a refillery. It’s really not as difficult as some people think it is. And you don't have to dive all at once. We have people who just purchase the multipurpose cleaner or hand soap. You just have to start somewhere; it doesn't have to be all or nothing.”

The public was invited to tour the new Parkview Kosciusko Hospital during an open house. Artwork featured throughout the facility was created by local artists.
How art installations in hospitals support the wellbeing of patients and local creatives

“What we have found is that the community feels more tied to our facilities. When their neighbor did a piece of art in the building or someone they know did, or they themselves have created a piece of art in the building, it brings the community a little closer to what we do.”

A sign showing different Downtown attractions.
A sign of the times: How wayfinding reflects the city’s past, present and future

“Getting people to go to places where they spend money certainly (matters). And if they can't find The Landing, or they can't find their way back to the convention center, or leave a hotel to go find the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, that’s money that's not flowing into the economy.”

Jamaris Tubbs, who goes by the name J. Tubbs.
‘A quiet force’: Fort Wayne’s underground, but growing Hip-Hop scene

“I feel like it's to the point where we will become a staple for talent. While Indianapolis, Chicago and Detroit have always been hubs for entertainment and music, Fort Wayne has been quietly coming up.”

Families explore the prairie outside of Stillwater Hospice.
A new project connecting trails in Southwest Fort Wayne elevates people, places and sense of place

“It’s encouraging people to utilize a relatively underused space by connecting those trails together or connecting that property to the trail system. We thought it was a really great use of those funds."

Fox Products, a musical instrument manufacturer, has found a way to seamlessly blend technology with artistry.
Handcrafted in Northeast Indiana: Fox Products creates instruments used around the world

How South Whitley’s Fox Products has evolved from humble beginnings to a player on the world stage.

Saba Marcos, founder of Agape, travels to Ethiopia regularly to distribute wheelchairs.
Meet Saba Marcos, the Fort Wayne resident working to get mobility aids to people in Ethiopia

Agape Mobility Ethiopia, an international nonprofit that fundraises to provide medical-grade wheelchairs to children and adults in need, was founded in 2019.

inemaker Kirk Etheridge pours an estate grown Lacrescent at Hartland Winery in Ashley, IN.
Beyond the vines: A behind-the-scenes look at Northeast Indiana wineries

Regional winemakers offer insights into the challenges and trends related to this age-old craft.

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