November 7, 2024 - Bring a friend and join the City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails Department to celebrate National Take a Hike Day at 2:00 p.m., Sunday November 17. We’ll meet at the Pufferbelly Trailhead near the Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Boulevard and head south on the

November 6, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day.

Garbage and recycling collection will remain on schedule.

Due to the large number of leaves on the ground, the Street Department will collect leaves in order to stay on schedule.

October 21, 2024 - As part of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape, & Sexual Harassment will host a Silent Witness display at the Allen County Public Library Main Branch in rooms A & B. A panel discussion regarding domestic violence

October 16, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Police Department has announced that Halloween trick-or-treating will take place on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. 

October 4, 2024 - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants you to join the fun at the upcoming Howl-O-Walkoween.

The annual festivities will be held on Saturday, October 19at the Park Foundation Pavilion at Promenade Park located in beautiful downtown Fort Wayne. Howl-O-Walkoween features a pet

Septemebr 25, 2024 - Beginning October 1, Independence Drive between Hillegas Road and Goshen Road will be restricted to eastbound traffic only. A detour route will be provided for westbound traffic from Goshen Road and will utilize Congressional Parkway.

September 20, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Foellinger Theatre is preparing for the final two shows of its 75^th season of live entertainment. As the largest outdoor seated theatre in Fort Wayne, it historically pivots from concerts to theatrical performances to movies with an

September 13, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Department of Neighborhoods hosted its second annual Inspire Neighborhoods Conference today at Electric Works, followed by an awards dinner inside Chapman's Brewing Co.

September 10, 2024 - Mayor Sharon Tucker continues to communicate with the Fort Wayne UNITED Steering Committee to reach a resolution on the items surrounding Fort Wayne UNITED, which includes the Ten Point Coalition.

Mayor Tucker has offered to bring the Ten Point Coalition back on a part-time

September 6, 2024 - Due to maintenance work, Norfolk Southern will close West State Boulevard at the railroad crossing beginning Monday, September 9 - Saturday, September 14. The detour will be Sherman Boulevard to Goshen Avenue to West Coliseum Boulevard to Hillegas Road.

Norfolk Southern will also close

September 5, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control department announced today that Mistyna (Tyna) Reiter has been named as its new Community Relations & Education Specialist - PIO. She began her duties on August 26 of last month.

September 3, 2024 - Beginning Thursday, September 5, 2024, crews will begin connecting residents to a new water main on Spring Street. The work will close Spring to through traffic between Hillegas Road and Sherman Boulevard.

August 31, 2024 - Serving as your mayor for more than 100 days now has been a true honor. I’m learning and growing each day and have appreciated and valued the support I’ve received from so many people from all walks of life in Fort Wayne.

We’ve had many successes in the past few months that are

August 30, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division will host their next Neighborhood Presidents Meeting on Monday, Sept. 16at 6:30 p.m. at Citizens Square in the City Council Chambers located on the Garden Level. The meeting will also be streamed live on the Fort Wayne

August 29, 2024 - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces additions to its historic Salomon Farm Park. Two Valais (va-LAY) Blacknose Sheep join the flourishing Highland Cows (aka Coos), Nigerian dwarf goats, pigs, miniature horse, rabbits and chickens which make their home at this beautiful

August 27, 2024 - Trek the Trails is cancelled tonight due to excessive heat.

The next Trek the Trails event will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 at Rockhill Park, 1500 Catalpa Street.

August 27, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in recognition of Labor Day.

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

City offices will resume

August 15, 2024 - For those who are attending Open Streets Fort Wayne on Sunday, August 18, from noon-4 p.m. along the Calhoun Street corridor, please be aware that Washington Blvd. Jefferson Blvd. and Superior Street are the only East/West corridors that will remain open. Those attending the 1:05 p.m.

July 31, 2024 - The Pontiac Street Market has announced its first Pack 2 School on Pontiac Street event on August 3, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 918 E Pontiac St. The community event is designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.

July 31, 2024 - Experience the traditional culture and competition of the Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races and celebrate recreation on the river at Promenade Park on August 2 and 3. This two-day event begins on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with free family-friendly activities and colorful dance and drum