Lauren Caggiano

Lauren Caggiano is a freelance contributor for Input Fort Wayne. A graduate of the University of Dayton, she returned to Northeast Indiana to pursue a career. She currently writes for several local, regional, and national publications.

News A program focused on drone repair will launch in the next year.

Could northeast Indiana be the next global hub for drone repair?


News The revitalized Market Way alley advances downtown Wabash.

Why your city should transform an alley


News Aardvark Straws are an alternative to plastic ones, which don't break down easily and can harm wildlife.
News Rachel and Brian Till are investing in the 46845 neighborhood with a second location.

Growth begets growth in the Dupont-Diebold area


News Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan.

4 things Fort Wayne can learn from Grand Rapids


News Futsal is a great way for youth to develop motor skills necessary to excel in other sports.

Why Fort Wayne has Indiana's first outdoor futsal court


News CWOW's Vanessa Sheckler, left, assists a Haitian artist with product development.

How supporting creative women boosts global economies


News MudLOVE started with clay products like mugs.
News The outgoing YLNI board of directors is composed of professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

Changing the face of 'young professionals'


News OrthoWorx presents orthopedic opportunities at college career fairs.

What's next for Warsaw's orthopedic industry?


News The University of Saint Francis owns two buildings in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne.

Making the most of a downtown university


News Parkview Field and related projects have been a catalyst for downtown growth and investment.

The economic anomaly of Parkview Field


News Out of a Jam helps at-risk teens develop life skills through cooking.

Fort Wayne's newest food truck has a powerful purpose


Feature Story Participants of the Fort Wayne United Late Night Basketball Program prepare to play.

A city UNITED: No one left on the sidelines


News In one project funded by Indiana AARP, the ATC worked with local business owners to bring community activities to the corner of Columbia Avenue and St. Joseph Boulevard.

What does 'placemaking' look like?


News Windrose Urban Farm grows Shiitake mushrooms.

Growing innovative employment opportunities


News Volunteers Janet Finkel and Bonnie Pomerantz sort donations.

Addressing unmet needs of low-income families


News Merry Lea's Rieth Village is reflected in the Kesling Wetland, a nine-acre wetland restoration.

Sustainable agriculture grows opportunities in Northeast Indiana


Feature Story South Bend Code School is making tech skills within reach for local youth, including girls and minorities.

Training the next generation of entrepreneurs