Repair of the Maumee Pathway between Pemberton Drive and North River Road is complete and the trail is open.
A portion of the trail, on the City's east side, had to be reconstructed because of flood damage.
Crews also removed mud, downed trees and limbs from the four mile stretch of the pathway.
Due to anticipated budget cuts in 2010, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will take a proactive approach to reducing expenses by not opening Swinney Pool this summer or next summer. The estimated savings will be approximately $85,000 - $100,000 per year.
Swinney Pool was selected for...
Endorses Five Year Phase-In Rate Increase Plans will Improve Quality of Life
Saying, it's time to step up and do the right thing Mayor Tom Henry forged ahead with plans to clean up our rivers.
“Yes it's an unfunded “federal mandate” but we cannot ignore it... and we should not ignore it.
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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is offering several free-admission events this weekend.
Mother's Day Plant Sale - May 8-10. Buy mom's gift at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre in Franke Park. Approximately 400 different kinds of plants will be available for purchase. The selection...
Opportunity to hear directly from those investing in Fort Wayne
Mayor Tom Henry will have the first in a series of breakfasts with owners of local businesses Thursday morning as part of his ongoing commitment to the business community of Fort Wayne.
Henry invited owners of businesses in a variety...
10 Tools for Stabilizing Your Neighborhood:
In 2009 the City of Fort Wayne will offer a range of services, programs and projects designed to assist in the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life in Fort Wayne's neighborhoods.
Mayor Henry said, “I am pleased to focus our time, talent...
Neighbor Drive closing at noon Tuesday
Shell Drive at St. Joe Center Road will reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday as part of the St. Joe Center Road reconstruction and widening project. As planned, Neighbor Drive will close at noon Tuesday.
Shell Drive will be open through the remainder of the project. The...
Ewing now closed from Jefferson and Berry
Washington Boulevard is down to a one lane between Webster and Ewing streets for at least a week, weather permitting, as part of the ongoing storm sewer installation downtown.
Although originally announced to start Monday, Ewing is now closed between...
Today Mayor Tom Henry recognized May as National Historic Preservation Month in Fort Wayne. He called attention to activities celebrating our history and heritage, as well as the enhancement of our community's historic neighborhoods, buildings, and sites.
“Our community has managed to preserve...
Happened shortly after 1 p.m. at intersection of State, Eade
Mayor Tom Henry was uninjured following a minor traffic accident early this afternoon on the city's northeast side.
The incident occurred at the intersection of State Boulevard and Eade Avenue at 1:05 p.m. Mayor Henry returned to work for...
Thank you for joining me today. In a few minutes, I'll comment about the Indiana General Assembly session that just concluded. It brought some good news for Fort Wayne.
But first, let's talk about another issue, one that has been a matter of public record since late last year, but in recent...
With the World Health Organization's pandemic threat level raised to 5, the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health is advising residents and businesses to take time now to review their preparedness plans.
In Allen County, there have been no confirmed cases of the Influenza A (H1N1)-North...
Breakfast for bicyclists on the north plaza of the City-County Building
Mayor Tom Henry invites people to become bike commuters for a day as part of national Bike to Work Day May 15.
“The City of Fort Wayne is working to make Fort Wayne more bicycle friendly so I would love to see people forgo...
Location within floodplain will become green space
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission plans to demolish the east building at the former Dimension Ford site on West Jefferson Boulevard next month as part of the commission's plans to return the land to green space.
The commission will open...
Mayor Tom Henry was joined by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll and 88 children from Cedar Canyon Elementary as they celebrated Arbor Day at Salomon Farm Park today.
Before the planting of the ceremonial tree, Mayor Henry announced his appointment of the City's first...
Efforts to improve stormwater flow for Fort Wayne's future continue in the downtown area this week and that will mean some lane restrictions.
Beginning tomorrow, April 24, 2009, lane restrictions will be in effect for the two far north lanes of Washington Boulevard between Webster Street and...
Continuing process of changing signals based on traffic needs
The City of Fort Wayne's Traffic Engineering Department will modify two traffic signals on West Rudisill Boulevard starting Friday for off-peak driving times.
The intersections of Rudisill and Indiana and South Wayne avenues will go to a...
Demonstrations from public safety agencies available at Public Safety Academy
The City of Fort Wayne is continuing to accept registrations for free hands-only CPR training as part of “Don't Miss a Beat” at the Regional Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, May 2.
Registration forms are included...
Second Pipe is Part of the Damage
Earlier today, as City Utilities Sewer Maintenance crews reached the pipe that was believed to have caused the concrete collapse on North Clinton Street they discovered another pipe that T's into the uncovered pipe was also damaged. The second pipe approaches from...
Should City Win a Third Time, We Will Be Part of the Hall of Fame
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry proudly announced Fort Wayne's inclusion among the thirty finalists for the 2009 All-America City Award bestowed by the National Civic League.
“We know our community has been honored twice in the past...
