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Missing clown no laughing matter to circus visiting Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - What may have started as a prank has turned out to be costly for Circus Lena. Last week the traveling circus noticed they were missing a clown that sits on top of one of their trashcans. “We didn’t think someone took it initially because there’s...
Best Deli Restaurants in Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne boasts a vibrant deli food culture, and among the best Deli restaurants in Fort Wayne are three standout establishments: Friendly Fox, Banh Mi Barista, and Laz’s Cuban Cafe. Each of these restaurants is renowned for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Fort Wayne, offering a unique blend of flavors and culinary traditions.
Humane Fort Wayne - Updates on the New Location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We are visited by Melissa Gibson of Humane Fort Wayne to share with us some updates about their new location. Humane Fort Wayne works tirelessly for the benefit of pets and the people who love them. Everything they do—from adoption and retention programs to wellness services, community outreach, and education—helps to promote the happiness and well-being of the pets and their owners in our community.
Mall favorite Cinnabon coming to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Soon you’ll be able to smell freshly baked cinnamon rolls fill the air in Fort Wayne. GoTo Foods, owner of Cinnabon, confirmed a location is coming to Glenbrook Square Mall. The first Cinnabon opened in Seattle back in 1985. Since then, it has...
Salvatori’s Hospitality acquires Paula’s
After acquiring Powers Hamburgers this year, Salvatori’s Hospitality has purchased another longtime Fort Wayne restaurant. This time, it’s seafood staple Paula’s on Main, 1732 W. Main St. Salvatori’s managing partner Joe Sirk vows nothing will change. They’ll keep the hours, the menu, and its traditions, including the...
36th annual Duck Race to benefit SCAN returns to Promenade Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Thousands of plastic ducks will be dropped in the St. Marys River on July 27 to benefit SCAN. The event will not only have the duck race, but it will also feature food trucks, music and kids’ activities. The drop will take place at...
Electric Works “Powers Up” to help iconic burger business in need
The taste of success! Fort Wayne's iconic Powers Hamburgers are now available at a temporary location in the Union Street Market at Electric Works. Two months after a complete renovation and reopening under new ownership, a fire at the iconic Powers Hamburgers building on Harrison Street in downtown Fort Wayne forced its closure.
Fort Wayne ice cream shop gives back to families in need
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - “The Frozen Spoon” is a small ice cream shop that donates a portion of their sales to families at Riley Children’s hospital. Penny Lengacher opened the ice cream shop in 2020 after she “began to have an empty nest.”. She is...
YLNI Farmers Market vendor opens store in Wells County
WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Those who frequent YLNI Farmers Market in downtown Fort Wayne may be familiar with one of the market’s vendors: The River Farm. Now, fans of their products can also buy them at the company’s new store in rural Wells County. The River...
Local Food Week starts Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Local Food Week began Friday for the fifth year in a row. Local farm tours and food events will be hosted throughout northeast Indiana until Aug. 4. This year’s events include more than 110 tours, workshops, hayrides, tastings, dinners and celebrations hosted by 40 different farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations across 7 Northeast Indiana counties.
Ramen restaurant to take over former DeBrand’s spot on Coldwater Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A longtime Fort Wayne sweets spot is taking on new life after closing its doors in August 2022. Restaurant chain Ichiddo Ramen is slated to move into the former DeBrand’s Fine Chocolates store at 5608 Coldwater Road, according to its website. Ichiddo Ramen’s menu...
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