80 Years Ago This Week…
First let me say, this is the 800th post written on this blog. Â The blog started the end of October last year, so that's...
Opinion: Bridge Maintenance and the City, County
Fourth Street bridge over Spy Run Creek,
one of the bridges needing repairs in the City.
Another week, another bridge discussion.
Yesterday, there was another meeting on...
Tom Smith and a General Electric Proposal
Talk with City Councilman Tom Smith (1st-D) for any length of time, and inevitably the conversation will work its way to downtown and revitalization....
148 Years Ago Today…
On October 2, 1860, the presidential campaign came to Fort Wayne in the person of Presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas.
Indiana Political Heroes by Geoff Paddock
Geoff Paddock has released a new book entitled, Indiana Political Heroes. Â There is a review in the Journal-Gazette, "Political courage put on display", by...
Proposed Tax Abatement Changes – Questions?
Councilwomen Liz Brown and Karen Goldner are in the process of gathering public input about their proposed changes to the City's Tax Abatement Ordinance...
Proposed Tax Abatement Changes
I am proud to introduce a series of posts concerning the changes to the Tax Abatement policies and ordinances for the City of Fort...
History and the City Council Veto Override Vote
Tomorrow night, the City Council will vote whether to override Mayor Tom Henry's veto of the Firefighter's Merit Board legislation. The Council passed...
The Bean Cafe & Teahouse
The Bean Cafe & Teahouse has moved from its former location near the Huffman and Wells intersection to a new location just feet from...
Obama Visit
From the Obama visit:
I arrived too late to get a really good position for taking photographs. There were many people standing between tables and...