National recognition continues to pour in for Fort Wayne.
Population figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show growth for Fort Wayne. Having the largest jump in population in the Midwest sends a strong message that our community is a great place to live, work, and play.
The City of Fort Wayne continues to receive more awards. Recently, the Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge earned the 2024 Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) Excellence in Construction Award in the “Specialty” category, and the Pontiac Street Market won the BCA Excellence in Construction Award in the $1 Million to $5 Million category.
Fort Wayne’s commitment to having an efficient, effective, and safe transportation system is being noticed at the national, state, and local levels.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Sharon Tucker made history as the first Black female mayor in Fort Wayne. There was standing room only as hundreds packed the Clyde Theatre for her swearing-in ceremony. She was surrounded by nearly forty friends and family on stage as she vowed to faithfully, impartially and diligently discharge the duties of the office of mayor of the City of Fort Wayne.
It’s important to take severe weather conditions seriously. The City of Fort Wayne is a partner with the Allen County Office of Homeland Security and both entities encourage residents and businesses to get prepared and be ready to act when severe weather approaches.
