July 19, 2016 - A contract for final design, engineering development, construction documents, project bidding, and construction administration for the first phase of riverfront development will be discussed at tonight’s City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in Room 030 on the

July 15, 2016 - In the City of Fort Wayne’s continued commitment to public safety and providing  positive opportunities for young people, Mayor Tom Henry today joined the Fort Wayne Police Department and Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center for a closing ceremony for children

July 15, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry proclaimed today Sister Cities International Day in the City of Fort Wayne.

Sister Cities International Day commemorates 60 years since the Sister Cities International organization was founded as an initiative by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. 

July 15, 2016 - Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) recognized Mayor Tom Henry with the IPFW Champion award on Thursday evening at the Steel Dynamics Keith E. Busse IPFW Alumni Center.

"It is a true delight to honor someone who has invested so much time and energy on behalf of

July 8, 2016 - In support of the Three Rivers Festival, City Utilities is inviting residents to tour the Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant on Tuesday, July 12 from 2:30-6 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The walking tour will give visitors an opportunity to see the plant in

July 7, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Steve Reed has been appointed as police chief for the City of Fort Wayne effective Aug. 1.

Reed has been with the Fort Wayne Police Department since 1993. Most recently, he’s served as assistant police chief since January 2014. In

July 6, 2016 - There will be an information session for the public to learn more about the riverfront schematic designs and next steps and be the first to see the new branding materials for Riverfront Fort Wayne. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at the Arts United Center,

June 30, 2016 - Continuing his proactive efforts to help residents in southwest Fort Wayne, Mayor Tom Henry is asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to reduce the sewer rate increase requested by Aqua Indiana. 

Mayor Henry is concerned the 30 percent increase being sought by Aqua

June 30, 2016 - Baseball players with the Elmhurst Little League at Mason Park, 5800 Mason Dr., will soon have new green screens at the diamonds as a way to improve the game experience for players, umpires, and fans. In addition, batting cage screens and netting will be upgraded to make batting

June 29, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today joined community leaders and riverfront advocates to unveil the schematic designs for the first phase of riverfront development to enhance Fort Wayne and the region.

Development would occur in eight areas on the south and north sides of the St. Marys River

June 28, 2016 - Investing in neighborhood infrastructure projects continues to be a top priority of my administration. We’re committed to addressing the conditions of our streets and roads so we can sustain and enhance Fort Wayne in order to keep and attract residents, businesses, and jobs.

One of

June 28, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Jim Schellinger and officials from Transpoint Intermodal LLC broke ground today on a new $13.5 million cargo transfer facility on Fort Wayne’s southeast side, where the company plans to create up to 64

June 23, 2016 - Riverfront Fort Wayne is inviting all area residents to join the Faces of the Fort celebration on the Historic Wells Street Bridge, Thursday, June 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event will celebrate the installation of Faces of the Fort, a community art project that involves more than 200

June 23, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that 10 local non-profits will receive funding from the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars.

Approximately $360,000 will be available to help low- and moderate-income residents with shelter, basic needs,

June 22, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry, members of the Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) Board and residents of nearby neighborhoods celebrated the opening of portions of the Hanna Street and Renaissance Pointe trails today.

“The new additions to our trails system are essential to

June 21, 2016 - Dogs and cats can easily become overwhelmed by the sudden explosions of fireworks causing panic and fear. Animal Care & Control wants pet owners to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday while keeping their pets safe and secure. Pets that have never attempted to run off before may

June 17, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne will again host Dragon Boat Races as part of the Riverpalooza festivities to take place Saturday, June 25 at Headwaters Park West.

The unique event will be presented by the Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council and is

June 16, 2016 - The 2016-2020 Draft Consolidated Plan and 2016 Draft Annual Action Plan outlining how the City of Fort Wayne will invest U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) dollars through 2020 are now available online for public review. 

June 16, 2016 - This coming Monday, June 20, Riverfront Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library are kicking off a weekly summer family Storytime on the Bridge.

Storytime on the Bridge will offer kids of all ages songs, great stories, silly rhymes and lots of smiles on the Historic Wells

June 14, 2016 - The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department served over 90,000 free meals to youth, ages 5 – 18, in 2015 and now plans to start providing more. In conjunction with the beginning of the Department’s weekday summer programming which runs June 6 – July 29, breakfast will be served at