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JK O'Donnell's has earned a reputation for being cozy and welcoming.

The ‘benevolent landlords’: How an Irish pub launched downtown Fort Wayne’s food scene

Melissa and Scott Glaze took a chance on downtown Fort Wayne before it was cool. Future investors can learn from their story.

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Rudy’s Shop is the catalyst behind what hopes to become Brackenridge Village.
Meet Brackenridge Village: A new cultural district developing downtown near Parkview Field

A team of investors envisions Brackenridge Village as a destination for retail and dining options. 

Clint and Sheree Crowe of Sweetwater Urban Farms.
Planting roots: How an urban farm at Electric Works plans to address Fort Wayne’s health disparities

Georgia-based Sweetwater Urban Farms is coming to Fort Wayne with plans to foster deeper connections in the local food system. 

Portee hopes his AbsorbALL project will be a change agent.
AbsorbALL: This Fort Wayne project is turning basketball courts into art for stronger communities

Andre Portee believes community change can start on the basketball courts in local parks.

The Porch Off Calhoun comes alive at night.
How alleys are becoming Fort Wayne’s hottest hangout spots

City leaders are embracing active alleyways with the Porch Off Calhoun—and potentially a second project in the works.

A bartender handcrafts a cocktail at Conner's Rooftop.
Fort Wayne’s new rooftop bar is a hit: Could it be the first of more to come?

Conner’s Rooftop offers craft cocktails with a view, and it’s been well received by locals and out-of-town guests.

Record stores are making a comeback nationwide, and the trend is still on the rise.
Back on vinyl: How two Fort Wayne record stores are staying relevant in the digital age

Vinyl has made a comeback in recent years, and two local, independent record stores are riding that wave.

Promenade Park was designed around natural resources, like water and trees.
The true value of urban trees: How Fort Wayne is investing in greenery that gives back

There’s more to tree-lined streets than meets the eye.

Famous Monster Pizza is bringing the dead back to life in downtown Decatur.
Love classic horror movies? This monster-themed pizzeria in downtown Decatur is for you

How Famous Monster Pizza is bringing the dead back to life in downtown Decatur. 

A girl blows bubbles at the 2019 World Refugee Celebration in downtown Fort Wayne.
Amani Family Services is moving into a new building to better serve immigrants and refugees

"We're a welcoming community, and this building shows it."

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