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Fort Wayne council approves two Downtown Dining District liquor licenses

Fort Wayne Common Council · January 27, 2026
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The Fort Wayne Common Council approved Downtown Dining District liquor licenses for Paula’s on Main and the Philharmonic Center after committee discussion about eligibility, fees and youth-protection measures; both passed 6–1 in regular session.

The Fort Wayne Common Council on Jan. 27 approved two Downtown Dining District liquor licenses, one for Paula’s on Main and one for the Philharmonic Center, after discussion about eligibility, annual fees and safeguards for events with minors.

Andrea Robinson of the city’s Community Development department introduced both requests. She told the council the district’s annual fee was increased from $2,500 to $3,500 when the district was expanded and that the city does not receive proceeds from the private-market auction value of state liquor licenses. Robinson said eight district…

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