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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
Dec
26
Our top 10 most-read stories in 2023!

Our top 10 most-read stories in 2023!

We hope you've enjoyed our weekly email newsletter this year. Here's a look back at our top 10 most-read stories.
8 min read
Dec
19
Reader question: What is the state of Fort Wayne’s recycling system?

Reader question: What is the state of Fort Wayne’s recycling system?

"I’ve found that, oftentimes, people want to recycle well, but it does take more work than it should, especially the way our system is currently designed."
11 min read
Dec
19
The Deeper Dive: Is Project Zodiac's tax phase-in a good deal for Fort Wayne?

The Deeper Dive: Is Project Zodiac's tax phase-in a good deal for Fort Wayne?

You've heard... * This week: Fort Wayne City Council is considering a massive tax phase-in (aka tax abatement) request
5 min read
Dec
12
The Deeper Dive: How likely is passenger rail service in Fort Wayne?

The Deeper Dive: How likely is passenger rail service in Fort Wayne?

"This is the best position Fort Wayne has been in to restore passenger rail service since 1990, when the Baker Street train station closed."
10 min read