Looking Back at Four Years with Downtown Fort Wayne’s Michael Galbraith

Looking Back at Four Years with Downtown Fort Wayne’s Michael Galbraith

It’s hard to quantify the improvements made to Downtown Fort Wayne in the recent past. There are just too many to count. But walking through Downtown, it’s pretty easy to qualify …

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Downtown Fort Wayne’s Coffee Shop Guide

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Coffee Shop Guide

With winter and the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to take a break and cozy up with a warm beverage. Luckily, Downtown Fort Wayne is home to some of the …

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HolidayFest Featuring the Night of Lights and Window Decorating Contest Kick Off the Holiday Season in Downtown Fort Wayne

HolidayFest Featuring the Night of Lights and Window Decorating Contest Kick Off the Holiday Season in Downtown Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Experience the magic of the holidays in Downtown Fort Wayne with the return of HolidayFest featuring the Night of Lights, presented by TriCore and Downtown Fort …

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DTFW’s Top Takeaways From This Year’s International Downtown Association Conference

DTFW’s Top Takeaways From This Year’s International Downtown Association Conference

In early October, the International Downtown Association (IDA) held its 69th Annual Conference & Marketplace in Chicago. The conference’s theme centered around Community, …

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These Public Spaces are Creating a Brighter, More Inviting Downtown Fort Wayne

These Public Spaces are Creating a Brighter, More Inviting Downtown Fort Wayne

As a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Krista Schwartz has been witness to the developing landscape of Downtown.

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Business Spotlight: Pure Movement Pilates

Business Spotlight: Pure Movement Pilates

Pure Movement is more than a pilates or fitness studio. It’s more like a community, with small, intimate classes, personalized lessons and regulars who keep coming back for more. …

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Bartender Spotlight: Nate Davoli of Tolon

Bartender Spotlight: Nate Davoli of Tolon

Fort Wayne is home to a budding craft cocktail scene—with local bartenders and establishments getting recognition on the national level. In this series, we’ll be highlighting some …

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What’s new at the 2023 Art Crawl: Alley Bash?

What’s new at the 2023 Art Crawl: Alley Bash?

Behind the murals and sculptures you see lining the alleys in Downtown Fort Wayne is Art This Way, a public art program focused on bringing large-scale, professional art …

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Gateway Story: The Eclectic Food District of South Calhoun

Gateway Story: The Eclectic Food District of South Calhoun

For over 200 years, South Calhoun Street has served as a bridge between Downtown Fort Wayne and the city’s southside. Of course, over two centuries, the street has undergone many …

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Exploring The Thumb of Downtown Fort Wayne

Exploring The Thumb of Downtown Fort Wayne

Along Superior and the St. Mary’s River is a district known as The Thumb—where you’ll find revered restaurants, peaceful parks, fashionable flats, and so much more. The Thumb …

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Downtown Fort Wayne’s Bartender Spotlight: Chontel Johnson of Proximo

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Bartender Spotlight: Chontel Johnson of Proximo

Fort Wayne is home to a budding craft cocktail scene—with local bartenders and establishments getting recognition on the national level. In this series, we’ll be highlighting some …

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The Women at 503 Wayne Street

The Women at 503 Wayne Street

Small businesses supporting each other is a beautiful thing. It builds community, it’s good for consumers, and it’s good for the local economy. It fights the mindset of scarcity, …

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