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Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

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Former owner of Big Apple Pizza Patrick O'Sullivan died Jan. 13.

Big Apple Pizza, patrons mourn former owner

Friends and associates are mourning the passing of Big Apple Pizza co-founder, Patrick O’Sullivan, who died Jan. 13 at the age of 44.  A Queens, New York, native, O’Sullivan was […]
The final day of operations for the Shigs In Pit location on Fairfield Ave. is Jan. 18.

Shigs In Pit close Fairfield location

Shigs In Pit took to social media to that their final day at their original location at 2008 Fairfield Ave. would be Saturday, Jan. 18. The restaurant said they will […]
The Fort Wayne Farm Show returns to Memorial Coliseum from Tuesday, Jan. 14, to Thursday, Jan. 16.

Farmers, non-farmers dig into Farm Show

It’s easy to get lost in what’s happening when you hear the term “farm show.” One thing you know is there will be a flood of well-worn pickups, baseball caps, […]
Kanpai Sushi has opened in JoAnn Plaza along Coldwater Road.

JoAnn Plaza welcomes sushi restaurant

Kanpai Sushi, 4710 Coldwater Road, is now open in the JoAnn Plaza — just west of Northcrest Shopping Plaza — in the space that formerly housed Tuesday Morning.  Following a […]
Tyeger's Pizza Parlour has closed in Bluffton.

Tyeger’s serve final pizza in Bluffton

Following the passing of his wife and co-owner of Tyeger’s Pizza Parlour in Bluffton, Tyeger Walton has announced on social media that the pizzeria served their final pizza on Dec. […]
After closing in September, Redwood Inn will be reopening at 1432 W. Main St.

Redwood Inn reopening at old spot

Patrons of the recently closed Redwood Inn, 1432 W. Main St., have been on pins and needles for months after owners Barry Levy and Melissa Earls announced last summer they […]
The City of Fort Wayne has purchased the property where Don Chava's resides on Wells Street.

City purchasing Don Chava’s property

Following the acquisition and demolition of the former Pepsi facility along Harrison Street, the city of Fort Wayne is now in the process of acquiring the neighboring property where Don […]
Ralphie, played by a young Peter Billingsley, washes his mouth out with soap after being caught cursing in the movie A Christmas Story. Billingsley will be at Embassy Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 19, for a screening of the film and a question-and-answer session.

Watch ‘A Christmas Story’ with its star

More than 40 years after its debut, A Christmas Story has become a holiday favorite if not a full-blown tradition. Ralphie — that is, Peter Billingsley — is reliving the […]
The former Azar's Big Boy in Waynedale was recently demolished.

Big Boy leaves behind fond memories

When demolition crews ripped into the former Azar’s Big Boy at 6800 Bluffton Road on Nov. 18, it closed the book on one of Fort Wayne’s great restaurant chains.  The Azar […]