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FORT WAYNE — In 2006, Daryle Doden founded what he envisioned would become a different kind of private equity firm, one not only focused on profits but also on the
Vera Bradley making big changes.
FORT WAYNE — For the first time, Vera Bradley has undergone a total transformation all at once: a new logo, more luxurious fabrics, website upgrades and a refreshed product line
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Fort Wayne International welcomes back nonstop Detroit service on Delta Air Lines.
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne’s Early Childhood Education Program and the North Eastern Region of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children are hosting this year’s free Touch-a-Truck event on April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children are invited to explore many vehicles, which may include limos, bulldozers, trolleys, dump trucks, fire engines, food trucks, RVs, and more.
Google data center in Fort Wayne groundbreaking.
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FORT WAYNE — Sharon Tucker, who was chosen through a Democratic caucus April 20 as the new mayor of the city of Fort Wayne, is scheduled to be sworn in
Mayor Tucker
Chambers and Knox withdraw from race. Crandall, GiaQuinta and Tucker move on to Round 2. Each had time to appeal to voters again, with Tucker receiving a strong ovation for her vision of a safe city for children and plans to create a new council to focus on mental health. “Instead of incarcerating them, let’s get them the care that they need.”
GiaQuinta promoted his record and inclusivity for all.
Crandall said, "I just want to make sure that we really do have a place where every person in Fort Wayne knows that they belong here. Some other things we were working on was making sure this is a welcoming city. We wanted to be the first city in Indiana to be designated as a place where our immigrants and refugees know that they belong here."
Results of first round of voting for next Fort Wayne mayor by 92 precinct chairs present at Allen County Democratic Party:
91 votes with 1 vote not counted in this round due to multiple candidates being listed:
Chambers: 3
Crandall: 10
Fernandez: 1
Galindo: 0
GiaQuinta: 30
Tucker: 38
Fernandez and Galindo will not be on the second ballot.
Sharon Tucker: The mayor must oversee infrastructure but also travel to the promote city. Is only candidate who has done that. As 6th District councilwoman has met with developers and brought needs we have - worked with partners and administration on a food desert that brought in the Pontiac Market. Has been elected at city and Allen County levels. Held people’s hands when they lost their housing. They wanted a safe community and a high-paying job. “And I’ve worked for that.” Wants young people at the table. “Justice for ALL.”
Austin Knox: “Today we move forward together.” Leads team of “exceptional individuals.” Has had green and housing policies. Stronger infrastructure, clean water but what possibilities will your grandchildren want? “I approach the future with fresh eyes… The future starts now.”
Phil GiaQuinta: Compare what you saw at the Democratic Party on Thursday night to a previous GOP event. Demorats showed respect. “I promise to protect (Henry’s and Graham Richard’s) legacies. Day One a GiaQuinta administation will go after bad landlords. Will go after Biden funds. “I intend to seize this opportunity to improve our neighborhoods.” Will reinstate collective bargaining. Will make sure best WOMEN and men represented in the city.
Palermo Galindo: “Buenos dias!” Learned a new language, came to Fort Wayne with no connections over 30 years ago. Worked 12 years for Henry. “This is my city. My children were born here.” “I might not be an elegant speaker … but I do my work.”
Jorge Fernandez: “This seat belongs to the people of Fort Wayne.” “I come because I think I can really make this city move forward.” Should there be so zoning policies to protect wetlands in the Fort Wayne Action Plan. Wants to know more from other candidates on City Council, public safety committee in regards to how they’ll go forward. “Tell us more about your vision.”
Stephanie Crandall: “Mayor Henry believed in me.” Will keep his vision going. Has worked on several city initiatives. Advised mayor on a climate action plan. “We can’t bring back collective bargaining without a strong City Council.”
Michelle Chambers: The Fort Wayne native and City Councilwoman at large said her grandfather sought to lead the city decades ago, but was told Fort Wayne wasn’t ready for a Black man as mayor. Quoting Shirley Chisholm, a Black woman who ran for U.S. president, "I am, was, and always will be a catalyst of change," Chambers said, “Fort Wayne, I stand before you as that catalyst, a champion of progress, a voice for the unheard and a leader who will ensure no man, woman or child is left behind.”
Who will the next Fort Wayne mayor be?
Funeral procession for Mayor Tom Henry over the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, where he had one of his last public events.
Foellinger-Freimannn Botanical Conservatory.
More money for region…
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s (IEDC) board of directors voted April 11 to approve an award of $45 million to the Northeast Indiana region through the IEDC’s READI 2.0 initiative.
Visitation for the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.
Leaders, public pay respects to the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.
FORT WAYNE — A couple of hundred Fort Wayne government, civic and business leaders along with residents lined up around the side of the Allen County Courthouse on April 10
Karl Bandemer sworn in as acting mayor after Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry’s death Thursday. City controller Garry Morr assumes duties of deputy mayor.
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Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne’s Early Childhood Education Program and the North Eastern Region of the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children are hosting this year’s free Touch-a-Truck event on April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children are invited to explore many vehicles, which may include limos, bulldozers, trolleys, dump trucks, fire engines, food trucks, RVs, and more.
Google data center in Fort Wayne groundbreaking.
Mayor Tucker
Funeral procession for Mayor Tom Henry over the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, where he had one of his last public events.
Visitation for the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.
Karl Bandemer sworn in as acting mayor after Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry’s death Thursday. City controller Garry Morr assumes duties of deputy mayor.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry makes personal health announcement.
There it goes…St. Joseph Hospital collapses - to onlookers’ cheers.
Former St. Joe Hospital still not budging despite added cuts to the structure and more pull wires added.
Demo crew tries again with St. Joe Hospital’s last section but another wire snaps.
Nope. This third try and a fourth one were unsuccessful in bringing down this last piece of the old St. Joseph Hospital.
The last section of the old St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne is expected to come down today.
Bye-bye, Hall’s Drive-in. What's your favorite memory there?
Blue Jacket unveils statue of Shawnee leader with 19 descendants attending. See more later at FWBusiness.com.
After fire crews we’re on the scene last night and worries of the former St. Joseph Hospital, in the midst of demolition, falling down, sections of road are closed. Work continues to secure the structure.
Getting ready for a Sweetbreeze tour.
The doors are getting ready to open at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Mother’s Day plant sale at McMillen Community Center.
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