March 24, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today unveiled plans to make it easier for residents to partner with the City of Fort Wayne to fix neighborhood sidewalks and curbs. 

Mayor Henry’s plan restructures the cost sharing program for repairing neighborhood public sidewalks, increasing the financial

March 22, 2016 - As a show of support to the victims and their families in Belgium, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge will display the colors of the Belgian flag tonight.

"Our bridge is a landmark that symbolizes people coming together and tonight I know the thoughts and prayers of Fort Wayne

March 21, 2016 - Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack today announced the committee established to consider the viability of a downtown arena has presented its recommendations to Mayor Tom Henry. 

The committee has unanimously recommended the City of Fort Wayne should pursue building a

March 14, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry’s administration today announced an annexation plan that would add nearly 23 square miles and approximately 22,000 people in an effort to continue the growth and positive momentum being experienced in Fort Wayne.

The North IV annexation boundaries are Gump and Hursh

March 4, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the contract for the schematic designs of a riverfront promenade will be introduced to City Council on Tuesday, March 8.

The contract will be discussed on Tuesday, March 15, with possible final passage on Tuesday, March 22. The investment for the

March 2, 2016 - As the next step in the City’s Blight Elimination Program, the Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) Board is inviting owners of blighted and vacant homes to consider selling their properties so they can be demolished. 

March 1, 2016 - Another Indiana county is now part of the area’s Foreign-Trade Zone, which will allow more area businesses to take advantage of reduced U.S. Customs expenses on imported or exported materials. 

The U.S. Department of Commerce approved the City of Fort Wayne’s application to include

February 25, 2016 - The Lieutenant Governor’s Office today announced the recipients of 2016 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is pleased to announce that the Coca-Cola Building project is a recipient of one of the allocations.

The HANDS Board and Mayor Henry gave their

February 19, 2016 - Fort Wayne City Utilities will host three public forums to share information with residents about the upcoming Deep Rock Tunnel project. The tunnel is part of the Long Term Control Plan to reduce combined sewer overflows into our rivers. 

The free events are open to anyone in

February 19, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced Police Chief Garry Hamilton will lead the Fort Wayne Police Department’s new community relations division effective August 1.

Hamilton will remain as police chief until August 1, which will allow him to lead public safety efforts

February 16, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today joined Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey to announce the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s hiring initiative to add 26 new firefighters to the department.

The application process opened today and is available at www.fortwaynefiredepartment.org. The application deadline is May 1.

February 12, 2016 - Great Lakes Capital is proud to announce Ruth’s Chris Steak House as their first floor anchor tenant in Fort Wayne’s new Skyline Tower. The luxury steakhouse will add Fort Wayne to a very small, distinguished list of cities that enjoy their prime steak, nationwide. 

February 11, 2016 - As outlined in yesterday’s State of the City Address by Mayor Tom Henry, the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services is working with the non-profit agency NeighborLink to help more residents make home repairs.

A $120,000 Federal Community Development

February 10, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today delivered his ninth State of the City Address. The theme for this year’s address was “Moving Fort Wayne in the Right Direction.”

Highlights from Mayor Henry’s State of the City Address included successes in riverfront and downtown development,

February 9, 2016 - Local social service agencies and the City of Fort Wayne today announced due to wind chill conditions forecasted to impact our area in the next few days, the community’s winter weather contingency plan will be activated for the third time this winter season.

Beginning Wednesday,

February 3, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry and the Fort Wayne Downtown Development Trust today announced The Model Group has been chosen to redevelop The Landing along West Columbia Street in downtown Fort Wayne.

The Landing will serve as a gathering place for housing, businesses, and entertainment. There is

February 1, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Garry Hamilton today announced the Fort Wayne Police Department’s hiring initiative to add 26 new police officers in 2017.

The application process opened today and is available at www.fwpd.org. The application deadline is April 1.  

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January 27, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today presented Belinda Lewis with a “Key to the Fort” award at a special ceremony at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control on Hillegas Road.

Family, friends, and community supporters attended today’s event.

Lewis is retiring from her position as director of

January 25, 2016 - Mayor Tom Henry today joined leaders of the Fort Wayne Fire Department to welcome the 17 members of the department’s 88^th recruit class.

The recruits are beginning a16-week process to become firefighters for the City of Fort Wayne. The anticipated graduation date is May 13.

January 22, 2016 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will deliver his 2016 State of the City Address at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.

The Mayor’s State of the City Address is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m.

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