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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

Local Food Week is July 26 through August 4.
Local Food Week offers new ways to experience Northeast Indiana’s food scene

“This is just our way of promoting our local farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs in the local food scene.”

Illustrator James Newton
Meet Roanoke-based illustrator and animator James Newton

“The reason I do what I do is not to necessarily express myself but to connect with people. Even though I spend 90 percent of my time in my office, the most important work comes whenever I sit down with that client to get to know them, try to figure out their vision, talk shop with them, or share my work with other people and see how it resonates.”

Indiana Vintage Market in Indianapolis.
Q&A with Indiana Vintage Market co-organizer Sam Brann

Indiana Vintage Market comes to Fort Wayne for the first time on July 20 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center from noon to 5 p.m.

A heat sensor from CAPA Strategies attached to a car in Utah.
The City of Fort Wayne is launching an urban heat island mapping campaign

“I think the most important takeaway is that this is a chance for us to have some really important data that we can use to make well-thought-out, well-researched decisions in the future."

Antonuccio’s Italian Market, a specialty Italian market in the 07 zip code
What is the Elevate Small Business Grant and how is it helping local entrepreneurs?

“At the Bank, we offer several different programs to support affordable housing development and homeownership, all of which are designed to support strong communities. The Elevate Small Business grant is that final piece of the puzzle needed to help build robust and thriving communities across our district.”

BonJo talks about her artwork at Union Street Market.
Meet BonJo: A painter helping shape the future of Fort Wayne’s creative community

“I was just so excited to get my artwork out and seen and talk about it with people I don't know and see how people just break it down because art has its own story to every different eye. Having opportunities and being a part of the opportunities just builds your portfolio up. It builds your support system.”

Wolfe leads book clubs for participants.
ACPL librarian recognized nationally for creating programming for adults with disabilities

“I guess what I love the most is the library and library staff try really hard to meet the needs of everyone in the community regardless of what the needs are. It's a really good feeling to work in a place that people love and a place that exists just to help and to meet the needs of the community.”

The total collection of diapers and wipes from the 2023 drive.
Healthier Moms and Babies kicks off diaper drive

“When you donate to Healthier Moms and Babies, you’re supporting your neighbors right here in Northeast Indiana. When you donate diapers and wipes, we can provide more families with the resources they need so more babies stay clean, healthy, and dry.”

Gavin Thomas Drew, artistic director for Summit City Musical Theatre and an educator at East Noble High School
Meet Gavin Thomas Drew: Playwright, director, educator and theatre powerhouse

“I love living in Fort Wayne because of the opportunity that Fort Wayne has always given me, from a child to now. We have a love for the arts, we have a love for our neighbor. There's something so inviting about that.”

Summit City Climbing Co. is Fort Waynes first climbing gym.
A look inside Fort Wayne’s first climbing gym

After much anticipation from the local climbing community, Fort Wayne is finally home to a climbing gym. We take a look inside Summit City Climbing Co.

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