April 7, 2025 - The Historic Northeast Neighborhoods of Forest Park, North Anthony and Northside are offering free trees for residents living in the area.

The tree giveaway, in partnership with the Tree Canopy Growth Fund and the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhoods Department, is set for Saturday,

April 4, 2025 - The City of Fort Wayne is offering sand and sandbags at the Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant beginning today at 1:00 p.m. for residents concerned about flooding on their property. The public access portion of the Water Filtration Plant is located at 500 Baltes Avenue, just over

April 3, 2025 - With more rain in the forecast, City Utilities has placed pumps in key areas to help manage stormwater if needed and reduce flooding risks. These pumps have been set up in advance at:

• Old Mill & Fairfax
• Fairmount Place
• Calhoun & Tillman
• Fernwood & Dalevue

April 2, 2025 - The overnight powerful storms left a trail of debris—twigs, yard waste, and litter—clogging street gutters and storm drains. With more rain in the forecast, City Utilities encourages residents to act now to prevent street flooding and water damage to homes.

March 31, 2025 - Now that the coldest winter temperatures are past, the Winter Contingency Plan is winding down the operation of additional overnight shelter beds and warming centers. The additional beds and warming centers have been available December 1, 2024 through today at the Rescue Mission,

March 28, 2025 - The glimpses of spring are here, and that means more pets are outside. For Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control this leads to an increase in incoming stray animals and unwanted litters.

March typically marks the beginning of warmer temperatures, which has everyone wanting to be

March 27, 2025 - The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission, in partnership with local media producer William Bryant Rozier, invites the public to see the Harvester Neighborhood Documentary at 2 p.m. in the theater of the downtown Allen County Public Library, Saturday, April 5.

Doors to the theater open

March 12, 2025 - Due to crews continuing work to replace a large culvert at the Pierson Ditch, the Maumee Pathway trail between Coliseum Boulevard and the gate just west of Maplecrest Road will continue to be closed through Friday, March 28.

March 10, 2025 - Bluffton Road Bridge will be closed between Brooklyn Avenue and Broadway, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., on March 12 and 13 while crews set the bridge beams. Drivers will need to find an alternate route during those hours. The St. Marys Pathway detour at the Bluffton Road Bridge will also

February 24, 2025 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division will host its next Neighborhood Presidents Meeting on Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Citizens Square (Garden Level). The meeting will also be streamed live on the Fort Wayne Neighborhoods Facebook page.

February 17, 2025 - Bluffton Road Bridge will be closed between Brooklyn Avenue and Broadway, 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., on March 3 and 4 while crews set the bridge beams.

Drivers will need to find an alternate route during those hours.

February 14, 2025 - The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about the Stellhorn Road Trail from Maplecrest Road to Wheelock Road.

The meeting will be held in the Arlington Park Clubhouse, 4630 West Arlington Park Boulevard, on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30

February 12, 2025 - The City of Fort Wayne Street Department has pretreated the City’s main arterial intersections with liquid brine. Crews are ready to respond today and tonight to the forecasted snow and/or freezing rain to help keep streets and roads as safe as possible. Motorists are urged to

February 8, 2025 -The City of Fort Wayne Street Department pretreated the City’s main arterial intersections with liquid brine yesterday. Crews are ready to respond today and tonight to help keep streets and roads as safe as possible. Motorists are urged to use caution if the anticipated weather system

February 6, 2025 - Due to icy roads, garbage and recycling will not be collected for the rest of today. Thursday’s garbage and recycling will be collected Friday, and Friday’s garbage and recycling will be collected Saturday.

February 5, 2025 - The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Forestry Division is closely monitoring the potential ice storm expected this evening. Ice accumulation can cause significant damage to trees, leading to fallen branches and hazardous conditions.

February 5, 2025 - The City of Fort Wayne Street Department is currently pretreating the City’s main arterial intersections with liquid brine to reduce ice build-up in preparation for possible freezing rain predicted to begin falling this evening. Crews are also coming in early this evening so that

January 25, 2025 - Get in touch with nature by touring Camp Scott Wetlands, 3615 Oxford Street, in honor of World Wetlands Day on Monday, February 3, 2025. A FREE guided tour will begin at 1 pm, but Camp Scott will be open until 3 pm for those who want to stroll independently.

January 27, 2025 - There’s a sale on smalls, at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control - small animals that is! 

Adopt any of our available small animals (currently guinea pigs and rabbits) and the adoption fee will be FREE with an approved application! Fee-waived adoptions start on Tuesday, January 28^th and

January 18, 2025 - As temperatures dip into the single digits, frozen pipes in your home can lead to disrupted water service and costly damage. To help homeowners prevent freezing pipes, the Utility is offering the following tips: