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Brian Walker is Founder of the TakeaStan ChessClub in Fort Wayne.

Let’s play! How Fort Wayne’s chess subculture is growing and using the game to bridge community gaps

Chess has been rising in popularity as a "hip" pandemic pastime since The Queen's Gambit hit Netflix in 2020. But you might not realize Fort Wayne has a thriving chess subculture of its own.

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Chance Bar is located at 4301 Fairfield Ave.
Chicago transplants opened a humble bar and restaurant in The 07 that’s coming alive with local art

“This is a place for everyone now, and I’m glad.”  

Matt and Jody Ellenwood’s home is all decked out for the holidays at 721 Pelham Dr.
4 must-see light displays in Fort Wayne that will get you in the holiday spirit

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, send a letter to the North Pole, greet the Grinch, and more!

#PlacesofNEI: Check out these creations at the Festival of Gingerbread in Fort Wayne

"Dozens of unique gingerbread creations are on display with many paying homage to local structures in the Fort Wayne area."

A Christmas display featuring many varieties of taffy at Spoonful of Sugar at 138 1st St. in Roanoke.
10 places to shop local for the holidays in Northeast Indiana

Here are 10 locally owned stores where you can find unique gifts for everyone on your list this year.   

A walk in Promenade Park at 202 W. Superior St. is one of many ways to fight the winter blues in Downtown Fort Wayne.
8 ways to beat the winter blues in Downtown Fort Wayne

"As we embark upon another Midwest winter amidst the impacts of COVID-19 lingering in the chilly air, we at Input Fort Wayne took it upon ourselves to compile a list of fun, centrally located places to find a little bit of solace in otherwise complicated times."

The NewAllen Alliance helped create five murals throughout Allen County’s rural communities as part of the East Allen Rural Revival Regional Development Plan.
Five must-see murals in Allen County’s rural communities

Fort Wayne isn’t the only place you can find vibrant public art in Northeast Indiana.

Nicholas Cramer owns Big Tooth Co., a Fort Wayne company that makes quality, heirloom furniture by hand using sustainable business practices.
This sustainable woodworker in Fort Wayne is turning felled trees into furniture for Electric Works

Nicholas Cramer, Owner of Big Tooth Co., shares the story behind his business—which plants a tree for every table it creates—and why he left the corporate world to pursue his craft.  

The Wedding Pact 2 (The Baby Pact), starring Haylie Duff (sister of Hilary Duff), center, was filmed in Fort Wayne at the Allen County Courthouse.
What was it like filming a Hollywood rom-com in Fort Wayne? We ask LA producer of The Wedding Pact 2

“I didn’t expect to fall in love with a minor league ballpark and King Gyros.”

David Talbott Collection is located at 532 West Berry St.
#PlacesofNEI: Looking for menswear in downtown Fort Wayne? Visit David Talbott Collection

"Located at 532 West Berry St., they offer men's designer apparel and accessories at affordable prices."

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