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Apr
30
Toledo answers 10 of our biggest questions about Fort Wayne's first DORA Downtown

Toledo answers 10 of our biggest questions about Fort Wayne's first DORA Downtown

How have DORAs played out in other cities? How do you get people to follow the rules without wreaking havoc on Downtown? And what happens to all those plastic cups?
4 min read
Apr
23
Women's Campaign Institute leaders reflect on Mayor Sharon Tucker's historic election

Women's Campaign Institute leaders reflect on Mayor Sharon Tucker's historic election

"Women represent 51% of our community and now have a leader at the highest level of Fort Wayne."
2 min read
Apr
23
Meet Old Fort Bicycles: a new shop on the North side shares ways to improve cycling for all

Meet Old Fort Bicycles: a new shop on the North side shares ways to improve cycling for all

“As Downtown continues to improve, the biggest question I have is: How do we get people to Downtown on bicycles safely?”
8 min read
Apr
16
The Deeper Dive: Who is electing Fort Wayne's new mayor anyway?

The Deeper Dive: Who is electing Fort Wayne's new mayor anyway?

Why the names of precinct chairs are private and how they sometimes play an outsized role in Indiana politics.
9 min read
Apr
16
Q&A: Welcome Back Records shares tips for its 'biggest' Record Store Day

Q&A: Welcome Back Records shares tips for its 'biggest' Record Store Day

"The Midwest — more so than Southern states — really hit records hard during the time there was to hit them, so you find bigger, better, badder collections here."
5 min read
Apr
08
10 things to watch at Electric Works in 2024

10 things to watch at Electric Works in 2024

It’s a new year, and Electric Works is entering its second (full) year of being open to the public.
5 min read
Apr
02
Bravas celebrates one year in its new location

Bravas celebrates one year in its new location

If you ask Bo Gonzaelz one thing that could take Fort Wayne's food scene to the next level,
5 min read
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