LEAF PICK-UP STARTS MOVING RIGHT ALONG; CREWS MOVE SOUTH
City leaf collection crews are already moving on to start their work on the south side of town. Fort Wayne's annual leaf pick-up started Monday on the city's north side. Crews had good working conditions this week and have nearly...
Residents can call 311 for priority pick-up of bagged leaves
Fort Wayne's annual leaf pick-up starts Oct. 27 on the city's north side. The City is providing two collections cycles instead of three to save taxpayer money while improving service. Weather permitting, leaf collection will end Dec...
Harrison Square Progress Replaces 19th Century Brick Pipe
Larger water mains, new sewer separation lines and improved service are part of the Phase 1B utility improvements at Harrison Square that get underway next week.
City Utilities will start the much needed projects Monday October 27, 2008 and...
Requests from residents spurred this addition
The City of Fort Wayne's Traffic Engineering Department has added left-turn arrows to the traffic signals on Freeman Street and Lindenwood Avenue at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard.
These left-turn arrows for northbound Freeman and southbound...
As the leaves begin to fall from the trees, people look for ways to remove them. For those considering burning leaves, twigs or trash that have accumulated on their lawns, the Fort Wayne Fire Department reminds everyone to avoid open burning as a general rule.
FWFD Fire Marshal Jim Murua says, “No...
Funds Will Help City Support Development in Downtown and Commercial Corridors
Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City had been notified it will receive $15 million in new markets tax credits. These funds from the U.S. Treasury will encourage private sector investment in distressed communities. Mayor...
Fort Wayne one of 42 communities taking part in Rails to Trails Conservancy advocacy program
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry called on federal leaders today to appropriate $50 million for Fort Wayne-area trails and other infrastructure projects that will make the area more friendly for pedestrians and...
Update Shows Construction on Target
Essential modernization to the Fort Wayne's Water Treatment Facility and the St. Joe Dam is on target for completion.
Already completed at the downtown Water Treatment Facility is the new electrical building and an emergency generator to ensure water delivery even if...
Residents can send City Council their feedback about police expenditures
Following a request from Councilman Tim Pape at Tuesday's City Council meeting, the City of Fort Wayne has posted an online comment form about the proposed 2009 budget for the Fort Wayne Police Department.
The comment form...
Residents in a five block area on Fort Wayne's west side are without water service this afternoon. The water is shut off while City Utilities makes repairs. The interruption involves homes between the 1900 to the 2200 block of Melbourne Court, the 5200 block of Crandon Lane and the 5300 block of...
Mayor Tom Henry cuts the ribbon for the Renaissance Pointe trail in southeast Fort Wayne
New YMCA Will Be in the Heart of Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood
Mayor Tom Henry and YMCA CEO Martin Pastura joined police officers, neighborhood residents and YMCA supporters to bike, walk and roll along the
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City, County collecting coats for Township giveaway
The City of Fort Wayne and County of Allen are collecting new and gently used winter coats as part of the Wayne Township Trustee's coat drive.
Anyone can drop off a coat or jacket throughout the City-County Building, the Parks and Recreation...
Assistance Available to Commercial Property Owners in Corridors Throughout the Community
Mayor Tom Henry today shared details Oct. 9 of the City's planned Commercial Façade Grant program with members of the business community along the Broadway corridor.
“When I was running for mayor, I talked about...
Traffic Signals at two downtown intersections are not functioning this morning due to a pole fire at Broadway and Washington.
Temporary stop signs are in place at the intersections of Broadway and Washington and Broadway and Jefferson.
American Electric Power is working on the situation. At this...
All traffic signals out earlier today are operating again with the exception of Spy Run & Fourth Street.
A pole fire occurred at Fourth Street and I&M has barricaded the road while crews are working on the pole. It is expected to be closed through mid-evening.
Spy Run remains open.
Fort Wayne Fire Department is observing the 2008 National Fire Prevention Week theme of Prevent Home Fires by announcing a new Smoke Alarm Distribution Program. The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets the annual theme for this week dedicated to reminding everyone to put...
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Residents can send comments via City Utilities insert or extended online survey for bike lane locations
Recognizing the increased use of bicycles in Fort Wayne, Mayor Tom Henry is asking for feedback to make the city more bicycle-friendly. Henry asks residents to complete a survey about their...
Tourney is preceded by week of open houses for area youth
The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department's youth centers at Jennings, Cooper and Weisser are participating in a citywide Safe Haven Prevention week October 10 - 18, pledging to stay in shape, in school, off drugs, and out of gangs...
Fort Wayne City Utilities with the assistance of Burgess & Niple, Inc. will be “smoke testing” sewer lines in several southeast neighborhoods beginning on Monday, October 6, 2008 as part of a sewer separation project in the area. Smoke testing will be done in the area generally bounded by Petit Avenue...
