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Dec
05

How new owners at The Green Frog are 'bringing some Brooklyn' to Fort Wayne

"We do want to do something that feels very welcoming, which is how we feel about our Brooklyn bars. You come in; you know the bartender and the people you’re going to see. "
8 min read
Nov
20

Tips for attending HolidayFest Night of Lights in Downtown Fort Wayne

A few quick tips from Downtown Fort Wayne's team.
2 min read
Nov
14

Free trees for schools! Why the Tree Canopy Growth Fund is planting hundreds of trees at Allen County schools

"People who design schools are the same people who design jails. And if our schools are like jails, how do we expect the children to behave inside?"
4 min read
Nov
14

The Deeper Dive: A break down of Fort Wayne's municipal election results

Our local politics writer Kody Tinnel breaks down last week's municipal election results.
2 min read
Nov
07

The Deeper Dive: How can the mayor advance public transportation in Fort Wayne?

"Widespread advocacy from the community is needed for policy changes and funding for expansion if we are to grow."
4 min read
Oct
31

Q&A with Brooks BBQ at Electric Works: Its family roots and what's next

"Little did I know the dream I had planned wasn’t the plan God had for me.”
9 min read
Oct
31

What's really happening with riverfront development? Fort Wayne business owner speaks out on 'deals with no real strategy'

"Development can be a good thing. But only within a well-defined comprehensive plan to ensure all parts work in unison."
4 min read
Oct
24

We asked mayor and City Council candidates about 6 hot topics in Fort Wayne. Here’s what they said...

Topics covered range from public safety and streets to public transportation, housing and police accountability.
51 min read
Oct
24

The Deeper Dive: What to know about DOMO Development's $1.5 billion plans for North River

Details on the grandiose Riverfront Planning Urban District project pitched for Fort Wayne's North River.
4 min read
Oct
17

Q&A: Meet five filmmakers from across the U.S. sharing work at Hobnobben Film Festival in Fort Wayne

“I believe this film festival will continue to grow and be a hallmark festival in the Midwest in only a matter of time.”
17 min read