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Mar
12
Photos from our private preview of Dana's + Night Train on The Landing

Photos from our private preview of Dana's + Night Train on The Landing

Two new bars, Night Train and Dana's (with the adjoining Blue Bottle Shop), open March 13 in the
2 min read
Mar
04
More than a brewery: What to know about Chapman’s new taproom at Electric Works

More than a brewery: What to know about Chapman’s new taproom at Electric Works

Must-try menu items. Local art for sale. And more!
7 min read
Feb
27
Meet the Art Pantry Fort Wayne: A place to give and take free supplies

Meet the Art Pantry Fort Wayne: A place to give and take free supplies

"COVID forced us to be apart, but these (mutual aid pantries) helped us connect in a different way."
7 min read
Feb
20
This Fort Wayne gallery supports BIPOC artists & brings international talent to town

This Fort Wayne gallery supports BIPOC artists & brings international talent to town

"(Black creatives) have faced the pressures of feeling like they had to produce certain types of artwork.... Art that was 'safe to create.' I now see Black artists being true to who they are and what they choose to produce as works of art."
8 min read
Feb
20
Meet the Packard Taphouse: a new woman-owned, Mid-Century lounge in Fort Wayne

Meet the Packard Taphouse: a new woman-owned, Mid-Century lounge in Fort Wayne

“Think Mad Men.” It's going to feel like a swanky Mid-Century lounge.
3 min read
Feb
06
Meet the Labor & Delivery nurse leaving the hospital to serve families in Fort Wayne

Meet the Labor & Delivery nurse leaving the hospital to serve families in Fort Wayne

“Just that little bit of non-judgmental confidence and expertise would have saved me so much silent suffering.”
19 min read
Jan
30
Q&A with Tall Rabbit Cafe on its coffee, community and can't-miss events

Q&A with Tall Rabbit Cafe on its coffee, community and can't-miss events

"Many people say this shop feels like home when they walk in."
10 min read
Jan
23
Q&A with the Vessel Refillery FW: An eco-friendly home and body products shop in Fort Wayne

Q&A with the Vessel Refillery FW: An eco-friendly home and body products shop in Fort Wayne

Spring cleaning season is here, and there’s a new eco-friendly way to tackle it in Fort Wayne.
6 min read
Jan
16
Meet Fort Wayne’s first mobile book cart: Piebald Shark Books

Meet Fort Wayne’s first mobile book cart: Piebald Shark Books

“Our vision with this book cart is to make everything visually interesting and reward people for picking something up and trying something new.”
6 min read
Jan
09
Q&A with Johnny OX Pizzeria: Bringing New Jersey-style pies to Fort Wayne

Q&A with Johnny OX Pizzeria: Bringing New Jersey-style pies to Fort Wayne

"To this day, we’ve had people who visit Johnny OX tell us: 'I felt like I was back at the Jersey Shore when I tasted your pizza.' Pretty cool!"
8 min read