June 10, 2021 - The National Civic League has designated Fort Wayne an All-America City. This is the fourth time Fort Wayne received the award for engaging residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to tackle critical challenges. The spotlight for the 2021 Award was on building equity and resilience. The City of Fort Wayne’s application highlighted three community-building projects as examples of its efforts: Riverfront Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne UNITED, and Fort Wayne Community Schools’ Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center.

June 9, 2021 - The City of Fort Wayne announced today that the Johnnie Mae Farm Market, located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518 Winter St., is now open on Fridays throughout the summer and fall from 2 to 6 p.m.

June 7, 2021 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 4. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

June 7, 2021 - On Wednesday, June 9 at 11:50 a.m., Fort Wayne will compete for the distinction of being named an All-America City. The public is invited to attend a virtual viewing party to watch Fort Wayne’s LIVE presentation to the National Civic League’s judging committee. The presentation will be recorded and available to view at a later time as well.

June 2, 2021 - Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Steve Reed today highlighted progress and next steps following a thorough review of the findings from the Mayor’s Commission on Police Reform and Racial Justice.

May 27, 2021 - The City of Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission is launching “Metro on the Move,” a community initiative allowing local residents to meet with Metro staff at sites around the city.

May 27, 2021 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne will invest federal dollars in 19 local nonprofit programs.

May 26, 2021 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced that wearing masks at Citizens Square and all other municipally-owned buildings will become optional beginning June 1.

Municipally-owned buildings include the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission office, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department office and Parks and Recreation pavilions, community centers, and youth centers, the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, and Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control.