May 20, 2019 - Community leaders will come together to examine the underlying issues that lead to opioid and substance use disorders and how we support those fighting addiction.

The Restoring Community Symposium is intended to foster connection and collaboration among patients, families, clinicians, mental health providers, judicial systems, government, policy makers, and social service agencies to address opioid abuse.

May 20, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Tall Grass/Weed Program kicks off today, May 20, 2019. Neighborhood Code Compliance is responsible for enforcing the City’s Tall Grass/Weed Program, which calls for weeds or grass to be no taller than nine inches.

Reports of high grass or weeds that exceed nine inches will be accepted beginning today; the public should call 311 or 260-427-8311 to report a possible violation. Online reports may be filed at www.cityoffortwayne.org/citizen-services. Individuals reporting a violation will need to have the property’s specific street address to register the concern.

May 20, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in recognition of Memorial Day.

There will be no residential garbage and recycling collection on Monday, May 27. The collection schedule will be pushed back one day for that entire week.

May 17, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today proclaimed May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in the City of Fort Wayne.

Mayor Henry read the proclamation at the offices of Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) on Hayden Street.

May 14, 2019 - Summer fun in the streets returns for the third annual Open Streets Fort Wayne. The free, fun-filled day, closes Calhoun Street to vehicle traffic and brings the community together to walk, bike, skate and play in the street. Parkview Health is the presenting sponsor of this year’s Open Streets Fort Wayne on Sunday, July 14, 2019, from 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

May 13, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry joined representatives from Miller-Valentine Group and Vincent Village today in celebrating the grand opening of Bottle Works Lofts, the historic rehabilitation of the former Coca-Cola bottling facility, 1631 E. Pontiac St.

Miller-Valentine Group and Vincent Village are co-developers of the project with Vincent Village acting as the supportive service provider, helping link tenants up with area services and programs.

May 10, 2019 - Construction on Fort Wayne’s latest shell building is now underway. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, Fort Wayne Redevelopment officials, and representatives from GH Land Company, LLC (a new partnership involving Jeff Hagerman, Ryan Rans, and Brad Toothaker) and The Hagerman Group broke ground on the property at 8611 Avionics Drive this afternoon.

Shell buildings spur economic growth by providing build-out ready buildings for businesses that are locating or expanding in Fort Wayne. Since 2013, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission has partnered with the private sector on five local shell buildings including the one on Avionics Drive; three are occupied and one is still under construction.

“This latest shell building will make us even more competitive in attracting new jobs and growing our economy,” said Mayor Henry. “Businesses no longer want just shovel-ready sites, they now want buildings they can complete to their specifications as quickly as possible.”