Bike to work on Friday, May 17th

Fort Wayne, Ind. -- Mayor Tom Henry is encouraging local residents to pedal to work on Friday, May 17 on National Bike to Work Day. On their way to work, bike commuters are invited to stop by Headwaters Park West for a free breakfast that includes Starbucks

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today presented legendary Fort Wayne Komets broadcaster Bob Chase with a "Key to the Fort" award at a ceremony in the Mayor's office.

Family, friends, and representatives from the Fort Wayne Komets and WOWO Radio attended today's event.

The Key to the

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joined Belay Corporation officials today in opening the doors to two new and one rehabbed home in the 800 block of West Washington Boulevard.

The three homes, along with a completed home, are part of a partnership between the City of Fort Wayne, the

Fort Wayne, Ind.— Fort Wayne is being recognized for its efforts in making play a priority for the health and well-being of area children. Nationwide, Fort Wayne is one of 217 cities named a 2013 Playful City USA Community by the non-profit organization, KaBOOM!

Dedication to increasing play

Popular series offers Trail Mix of opportunities to Walk, Ride, Dine

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Season four of Fort Wayne's Trek the Trails offers a "tasty" fare! Free, guided community bike rides are still the main course of Trek the Trails, with 27 rides planned through October 1, but new offerings are

I want to take this opportunity to thank Fort Wayne Police Chief Rusty York and the Fort Wayne Police Department for their commitment and dedication to ensuring that our City is as safe as possible.

Earlier today and last weekend, there were police-action shootings in our City. Our law enforcement

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Residents are invited to learn about and comment on the draft version of the Bus Fort Wayne plan at a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. The open house will take place at Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., in the lower level Omni Room. During the open house,

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is encouraging local residents to take part in the Fort Wayne Bike Challenge and see if they can pedal more miles than other local riders. The Bike Challenge takes place this month to celebrate National Bike Month.

"Fort Wayne has an outstanding biking

Clinton between Main and Berry to become pedestrian-friendly

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry today announced that yet another section of downtown Fort Wayne will soon become more attractive for pedestrians. One of the five traffic lanes on Clinton Street from Main to Berry streets will be

Mayor's Youth Engagement Council hosts "Almost Famous" event downtown

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry's Youth Engagement Council will host its 3rd annual "Fort Wayne's Almost Famous" event on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in the 900 block of Calhoun Street, between Washington Boulevard and Wayne

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by local religious and community leaders who will participate in the upcoming "Prayers for the City – A Celebration of One Community, Many Faiths." Mayor Henry and the participants encouraged the public to attend the special service.

The

Study to begin in June, pending Park Board approval

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Aquarius Sports and Entertainment has been chosen to conduct a Youth Sports Community Assessment and Market Potential study for Fort Wayne as part of the Legacy Fort Wayne initiative.

Twelve proposals

Citywide weed enforcement begins Monday, May 6

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Code Enforcement Department will start enforcing weed and tall grass violations Monday, May 6. Weed complaints will also be accepted beginning May 6. The public should call 311 to report a

Parts of Randallia, Lake and Beacon to get sidewalks and more

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Beginning as early as Friday, April 26, 2013, occasional lane restrictions will be in place along portions of Randallia Drive, Beacon Street and Lake Avenue. Sidewalks, trails, bus pads/shelter, curb ramps and

City of Fort Wayne call center a leader in U.S. and Canada

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne's 311 Call Center has earned 2nd place in a ranking of Top 100 small call centers in the United States and Canada, according to BenchmarkPortal.

This marks the second consecutive year that Fort

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry has been invited to participate in the Convening of Cities for Immigrant Integration Conference by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Immigrant Affairs to be held Wednesday-Friday in New York.

On Thursday, Mayor Henry will be part of a

School assemblies encourage recycling, water quality protection

Fort Wayne, Ind. -- Today, April 22, is officially Earth Day, but Fort Wayne's Solid Waste Department and City Utilities have teamed up with the Dumpster Drummers to encourage area students to celebrate Earth Day everyday by

All streets affected by the recent rain events are now open to traffic.

Street closures due to high water -

North River Rd between Landin and Maysville

Sherman between Superior and Fourth

Filmore at Geneva

Street closings due to high water -

Dalevue at Fernwood

North River Rd between Landin and Maysville

Sherman between Superior and Fourth

Taylor between Freeman and Portage

Filmore at Geneva