June 13, 2016 - Nine additional concerts have been added to the Foellinger Theatre Concert Season since the schedule was announced on February 23.

The concert lineup is below, with an asterisk next to concerts added after February 23. 

June 7, 2016 - Today, Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll welcomed a new business to downtown Fort Wayne and to the Parks & Recreation Department.  Empyrean Café will serve breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks in its new location inside the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

The

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June 7, 2016 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Monday, July 4.

Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank will again serve as financial sponsors for the

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June 6, 2016 - DeputyMayor Karl Bandemer and Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll kicked off the 38th Annual Senior Games today with the ceremonial lighting of the torch at Courthouse Green. The Senior Games is open to adults 50 and older and over 400 participants are expected to play this year in

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June 2, 2016 - The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department’s newest summer camp is all about our rivers, the role they have played in the history of our city and how they are still used today. Campers will gain a better understanding of our rivers, their challenges and their benefits, as well as

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June 1, 2016 - Ash Brokerage made its downtown move official Wednesday, June 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony inside its hallmark three-story atrium. Invited guests and media were on hand for the occasion, which happened to mark the four-year anniversary of the date CEO Tim Ash originally shared

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May 31, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today joined residents of the East Central neighborhood and Indiana Tech to break ground on a safety improvement project on Maumee Avenue.

The project will straighten the road at the current curve to enhance safety between Harmar and University streets near the

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May 27, 2016 - As part of the effort to encourage residents to install rain gardens on their property, Fort Wayne City Utilities is teaming up with the locally owned Riverview Nursery to provide an opportunity to purchase native perennial plants and to find out how those plants can help support

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May 25, 2016 - More than 30 signs and buoys are being installed along the St. Joseph and Maumee rivers to promote awareness of the dangers of low-head (small) dams.

A committee made up of representatives from The Pelorus Project, the City of Fort Wayne (Utilities, Community Development and Fire),

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May 25, 2016 - The City of Fort Wayne appreciates and supports GE’s commitment to moving forward to explore future development opportunities.

GE’s collaboration with Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is a clear indication of a collective commitment to find an appropriate use for the campus.

I’m also

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May 24, 2016 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in recognition of Memorial Day.

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

May 23, 2016 - Riverfront Fort Wayne is kicking off a series of historic boat tours beginning this Sunday, May 29.

Beginning May 29, residents ages 12-adult can take a relaxing pontoon boat ride on select Sunday evenings at one of three times, 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. Each tour can accommodate 10

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May 19, 2016 - The City of Fort Wayne has once again earned the title of Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists.

The League recently announced that 34 communities have earned the Bicycle Friendly title for the first time or have successfully renewed their designation. Every

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May 18, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne’s Blue Star Banner program will continue in 2016.

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

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May 18, 2016 - Local artists will reveal their Riverfront Fort Wayne art benches on Saturday, May 21 prior to the start of the Fort for Fitness Spring Cycle.

The City of Fort Wayne partnered with Artlink Contemporary Gallery to work with local artists in the transformation of ten former Citilink

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May 18, 2016 - Fort Wayne is being honored with a 2016 Playful City USA designation for the seventh time for its efforts to make it easy for all kids to get the balanced and active play they need to thrive. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the national recognition program honors cities and towns

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May 17, 2016 - At a press conference today, the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has approved their recommendation to fund Fort Wayne’s Skyline Tower Project. The grant will be awarded in the amount of $2.8

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May 16, 2016 - As part of national Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is encouraging local residents to give bike commuting a try.

On their way to work, residents are invited to stop at Headwaters West for the City’s Bike to Work Day breakfast from 6:30 to 8 a.m. During the

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May 12, 2016 - The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department is applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to make improvements to Shoaff Park.

The public is invited to provide input on the proposed improvements at a special meeting May 25th, 6 pm at the Shoaff Riverlodge

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May 10, 2016 - As the community continues to debate the merits of the City of Fort Wayne’s annexation plan, a lot of discussion has centered around the potential impact on schools. We want to make sure the public is aware of the City’s ongoing attempts to reach compromises and keep open lines of

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