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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

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."

Betsy Kachmar, Co-President of League of Women Voters of Fort Wayne, right,  talks with Chris Castaldi about voting at the Allen County Public Library Tecumseh branch.
‘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.

Manchester University students volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity event in Wabash County.
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."

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.”

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