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Kids' Canal at Promenade Park

Spring in Fort Wayne!

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Michelle M.
Michelle Merritt moved to Fort Wayne in 2008 and has found it to be one of the most warm and welcoming cities she's ever lived or worked in. She and her husband Jason live and work in downtown Fort Wayne. Together they are blending their big city urban experiences into life in America's biggest small town. Michelle writes and manages The Momish Blog and the Merrfeld Manor Blog. She is also a contributor to Moms Fort Wayne and The Paperblog where she writes about the joys and challenges of step parenting. Michelle also works as a professional career coach and recruiter.

Covington Plaza: A Great Place to Shop

Big shopping malls are great especially when you want to find name brand items, but when you’re looking for something a little more unique with local flair check out Covington Plaza on Jefferson Blvd in Fort Wayne…

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Fort Wayne Derby Girls

Fort Wayne is full of sports team and one of the local favorites if the Fort Wayne Derby Girls, Fort Wayne’s only (and Indiana’s first) flat track roller derby league. If you’ve never taken in a roller derby match I highly recommend it. These ladies are exceptional athletes and bring there…

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Comfort Food - Fort Wayne Style

I’m sure there’s a psychological reason for it but during the summer I crave salads and lighter fare while during the winter I crave comfort foods like warm soups, creamy potatoes, and stews that warm you from the inside out. It was certainly hard grueling work but I managed to do the…

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Finding Winter Romance in Fort Wayne

I admit when I think of romance the last thing that comes to mind is winter but why should we let romance slip by just because it’s cold outside. If you’re brave enough to step outside in the cold you’ll likely find some very unexpected paths to romance. A snowy walk on the Rivergreenway…

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Cinema Center: Why We Love it and You Should Too

One of the best parts of living in Downtown Fort Wayne is having so much great art and culture right outside your door. This includes the Cinema Center on Clay and Barry Streets. Walking in feels like you're back to the movie houses we grew up with. The Cinema Center embraces you, welcomes…

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The Great Pumpkin of Fort Wayne

With Halloween just around the corner and every coffee shop advertising pumpkin goodness in everything from coffee to baked goods, it has me thinking about a trip to the pumpkin patch. The Fort Wayne area is full of pumpkin patches that offer everything from the chance to pick your own…

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Taking Caramel Apples to a Whole New Level

Cider, football, crisp fall air, and DeBrand’s Giant Caramel Apples. This is how Fort Wayne knows fall has arrived. With very few things as decadent as a DeBrand’s Giant Caramel Apple, they’re the sort of treat that makes you cherish every bite. Locals anticipate the “event” that is caramel…

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