I would like to thank each member of the task force, and John Stafford, our moderator, for your hard work and commitment to finding a solution to our mutual space needs.  

As part of my original invitation, a simple charge was set forth: 1) To find a plan using the City-County Building and 200 East...

Meeting open to public, broadcast on City TV

The City’s Solid Waste Contract Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday March 29, 2010 in Council Chambers, Room 126 of the City-County Building.

The meeting is open to the public. City TV will also broadcast the meeting on Comcast Channel 58 and Verizon...

Interlocal agreement creates separate agency to handle emergency dispatch, radio services

More than 30 years after it was first proposed, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today joined with the Allen County Commissioners and members of the Fort Wayne City Council to sign the interlocal agreement that...

For 35 years the Board of Trustees of the Fort Wayne Community Trust has met annually as stewards of this extraordinary community resource. Over these decades, we have come together on behalf of the people of Fort Wayne to review the state of the trust and to ensure its proper management.

This...

Nature’s Crossroads, a new seed company located in Bloomington, Indiana, is donating organic seeds to the Food for the Fort: Community Gardening Project. The donated seeds include: tomatoes, peppers, basil, peas, melons, squash and kale.

“We love supporting community gardening programs, especially...

Continuing his commitment to strengthen Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods, Mayor Tom Henry announced the availability of about $300,000 in funds to assist those who hope to become homeowners.

“For most families, owning their own home symbolizes the American Dream,” said Mayor Henry. “While the market...

A Few Changes Added in Prioritizing, Allocating CDBG Funds

Mayor Tom Henry today announced the availability of about $200,000 for improving the quality of life for low- to moderate-income families in the community. The annual, local Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), funded through the...

Thursday’s changes to improve traffic flow and air quality, reduce idling

Drivers on North Clinton Street should be aware of some traffic signal changes at the signalized intersections between Coliseum Boulevard and Medical Park Drive/Wakefield Avenue. The adjustments will start around 11 a.m...

City Utilities crews have completed repair work of the water main break on Taylor Street and the street has reopened. Earlier today Taylor was closed between Fairfield Avenue and Broadway Avenue because a 100-year-old cast iron pipe broke causing water to wash away dirt and a portion of the street...

Easter egg hunts aren’t just for children anymore! Dogs everywhere are invited to join the fun at the third annual Easter Bone Hunt sponsored by Happy Dogs Daycare to benefit the Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control pet adoptions program.

The event will be held at Franke Park on Saturday, April 3 from...

Will be four-way stop during dismissal time through end of school year

The new traffic signal at the intersection of Auburn and Wallen roads will go into operation at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18. It has been flashing all red since its installation earlier this month.

The signal will...

Will discuss cost estimates from architects for co-location

The joint City-County building task force is scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m. March 26 in the Omni Room for a presentation from the architects hired to outline cost estimates and conceptual plans for co-location of City and County offices in...

Taylor Street between Fairfield Avenue and Broadway Avenue is closed today due to a water main break. Motorists should use the detour route of Fairfield to Creighton to Broadway. Taylor will be open to local traffic only.

The broken pipe is a 6” cast iron pipe that is over 100-years-old. Gushing water from...

Free session aimed at second-stage business interested in government contracts, contractors

The City of Fort Wayne in cooperation with the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Enterprise – A Program of the Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, Small Business Administration, SCORE, Community...

Following recent events, I am inviting leaders from the Burmese community and those who work closely with this growing population to meet with me personally.

I was saddened when I heard about the sign posted at Ricker’s. However, I thank Jay Ricker for quickly addressing the issue and making a...

Groups to participate in City’s annual spring cleaning of parks, trails, playgrounds, streets, riverbanks

Neighborhood associations, businesses, faith-based organizations and other volunteer groups can now register for the City of Fort Wayne’s annual spring clean-up on May 15. The registration...

Media campaign reminds motorists not to drive through high water

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joins the Maumee River Basin Commission to proclaim March 15 through March 19 Flood Safety Awareness Week.

“As the City of Fort Wayne and the Maumee River Basin Commission continue to reduce and mitigate the...

Last March Mayor Tom Henry helped kick off the “Food for the Fort” gardening project at the Burmese Cultural Center, where thirty-four raised garden beds were set up and prepared to help resettled Burmese residents learn how to grow vegetables and herbs native to Burma in Indiana soil. In addition...

Vehicles, pedestrians restricted at construction site through mid-May

For driver and pedestrian safety, Harrison Street between Jefferson Boulevard and the Botanical Conservatory parking lot will be closed to all traffic Wednesday, March 17 through May 14, weather permitting, to construct the...

Nine holes at McMillen and Foster Park Golf Courses have been opened. The driving ranges are not open at this time due to the fact that the ground is too soft to retrieve the range balls. Shoaff Park Golf Course is expected to open today as well. To check on daily green conditions, call the golf...