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."
Lauren Caggiano's Latest Articles
‘Lots of really good reasons to vote’: How community leaders are championing voter engagement
Getting people to the polls is a marathon, not a sprint — and starts long before Election Day.
How higher education institutions are prioritizing community impact in Wabash County
“First of all, the fact that we have a university in Wabash County is a special thing and it's my belief that we need to support the community just like the community supports us."
‘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.”
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.”
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.”
Partner Partner Content 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 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.”
‘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.”
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."
