June 24, 2019 - Today, Mayor Tom Henry kicked off another neighborhood improvement project, this one serving more than 650 homes in 10 subdivisionsthat are part of six southeast neighborhoods. Joined by neighborhood residents, Sixth District City Councilman Glynn Hines, City Utilities and Public

June 21, 2019 - Ten firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony this evening at the Public Safety Academy.

The department’s 91^st recruit class will begin their duty as Fort Wayne firefighters at engine houses throughout the city on June 22.

June 21, 2019 - Leaders of the Packard Area Planning Alliance (PAPA) were joined today by City of Fort Wayne leaders to dedicate a historic marker celebrating the Packard Piano & Organ Company and Packard Park.

The Fort Wayne Organ Company, later the Packard Piano Company, was founded by Isaac T.

June 19, 2019 - The Johnnie Mae Farm, located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518 Winter St., opens its Farm Stand this Friday, June 21 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Farm Stand will be open Fridays throughout the summer months and will offer vegetables grown on-site, which could include: red and

June 14, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County are issuing a request for proposals to create the community’s next comprehensive plan.

The City and County are seeking a consulting team to develop a plan that will: create a shared vision for future growth and development, encompass

June 14, 2019 - Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed today announced the promotions of five Fort Wayne police officers during a ceremony held at Citizens Square.

June 12, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today joined officials from The Model Group to tour one of the new residential units as part of the redevelopment of The Landing along Columbia Street in downtown Fort Wayne.

Residents have begun moving in as part of the residential component of the mixed-use

June 11, 2019 - A year after Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced a policy providing paid parental leave for city employees, City of Fort Wayne leaders will take part in the screening of “Zero Weeks,” a documentary exploring paid leave in the United States. 

The film is being shown in partnership

June 6, 2019 - Free guided tours of the award-winning P.L. Brunner Water Pollution Control Plant are being offered this Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, with the last tour starting at 11:30 a.m.

Visitors will learn about the process of wastewater treatment, the role bugs play in

June 6, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel joined representatives from the Parks and Recreation Community Youth Center staff at Lakeside Park on Thursday morning to announce the beginning of the 2019 Summer Playground Program.

June 5, 2019 -  Fort Wayne Police Department Chief Steve Reed swore in nine new Lateral TransferFort Wayne Police Department Chief Steve Reed swore in nine new Lateral Transfer Officers on Monday June 3, 2019. Eight of the nine Lateral Transfer Officers come to usfrom different Indiana Police

June 4, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Thursday, July 4.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps, Parkview Health and the City of Fort Wayne will serve as financial

June 4, 2019 - Over the past five years there have been 17 accidental shootings in the City of Fort Wayne of children under the age of 18. This is 17 too many and The Fort Wayne Police Department is making an effort to reduce that number to 0. To do this we need the community’s help.

The Fort

June 3, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne’s Blue Star Banner program will continue in 2019.

The Blue Star Banner initiative started in May 2014 and recognizes City of Fort Wayne residents and City government employees who are actively deployed.

Crews have installed 15

June 3, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel kicked off the 41st Annual Senior Games today with the ceremonial lighting of the torch at the Community Center. The Senior Games is open to adults 50 and older and over 450 participants are expected to play this year in

June 29, 2018 - The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us. The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help uscelebrate the summer season, especially our nation's birthday on the Fourth of July. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful

June 29, 2019 - The 63^rd basic recruit class of the Fort Wayne Police Department consisting of 21 recruits have graduated and become fully commissioned officers.

Police Chief Steve Reed stated, “As Chief of Police, I am committed to ensuring that the City of Fort Wayne continues to have the best

June 28, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the lobby of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory will serve as an additional cooling station due to high temperatures and heat indexes forecasted to impact our area.

The cooling station will be available from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on

June 28, 2018 - Futsal, also known as small-sided soccer, has now found a home in Packard Park. At an official kick-off today, officials from the soccer community and Packard Park neighbors joined Mayor Tom Henry, international soccer star DaMarcus Beasley and Parks and Recreation Director Steve

June 28, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in recognition of Independence Day.

There will be no residential garbage and recycling collection on Wednesday. The collection schedule will be pushed back one day beginning Wednesday.

The City will resume regular