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Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

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Philharmonic blasts off with Patriotic Pops

It’s grown to be one of the best ways to kick off Independence Day around northeast Indiana.  It’s unapologetically big, bold, and brassy.  The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops series […]

Get up close and personal with WWII aircraft

Hunched over a walker, he moved closer to the warbird. He motioned, and his daughter helped him to his feet as he inched closer to the ladder. Proudly, he made […]

RibFest should really be smoking this weekend

Around 40,000 barbecue fans are expected to flock to Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne for the four-day BBQ RibFest, June 16-19.   More than 25 tons of ribs, brisket, pulled […]

Air Show cleared to land in Fort Wayne

Organizers are expecting 80,000 people to make their way to the two-day event

Children’s Zoo adapts to help make memories

For decades, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has been the crown jewel of spring and summer fun in northeast Indiana. Fresh off a record-setting year, the zoo opened Saturday, April 30, […]

Take me out to the ballgame

The Fort Wayne TinCaps feel like a baseball player getting back into the swing of things. After the COVID-19 pandemic washed out the 2020 season, last season got going a […]

Trinity Forish

In her nomination to the 20 Under 20 list, Trinity Forish was described as “a tireless worker, constantly working to get better.” Forish plays the violin and guitar and also works […]

Sam Graham

Even as a baby, Sam Graham seemed destined for music, tapping to the beat of whatever was playing. Graham got his start with drum lessons and with Rock Camp at Sweetwater. […]

Sydney Spilker

Sydney Spilker dives into music for many of same reasons we listen: Because of how it makes her feel.Spilker is involved with marching band, children’s groups, string jam sessions for […]