March 27, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry, members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission, local contractors, and City Community Development and Public Works staff broke ground today on improvements to Ardmore Avenue from Airport Expressway to Second Street near the entrance to Fort Wayne International

March 27, 2019 - Three Rain Garden workshops are offered this spring to help residents address standing water issues on their property while improving water quality. The sessions are free and are sponsored by a partnership between City Utilities and the St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative. A City

March 26, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne will receive $1 million from the State’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the awards for northeast Indiana communities earlier today. 

The grant will go toward the City’s Goshen Avenue

March 26, 2019 - Today, Mayor Tom Henry was joined by Shambaugh & Son, L.P. and Fort Wayne UNITED to announce a unique collaboration that will advance the Fort Wayne UNITED mission, as well as provide higher wage employment opportunities.

Due to continual growth in recent years, Shambaugh & Son,

March 25, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today recognized individuals from OmniSource, Fort Wayne Fire Department, Fort Wayne Police Department, and Three Rivers Ambulance Authority for helping save the life of a Construction Resources of Indiana employee.

Steve Hoffman of Construction Resources of Indiana

March 19, 2019 - In the past five years more than 300 miles of neighborhood street improvements have occurred in the City of Fort Wayne and today, Mayor Tom Henry announced that a record $31 million will be invested in neighborhood transportation improvements in 2019.

Joined by City Council

March 19, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is sharing the recently finalized Downtown Fort Wayne Public Realm Action Plan created by internationally recognized architecture and urban design firm, Gehl. The Action Plan outlines possible pilot projects that would

March 15, 2019 - It’s been a long snowy and windy winter in Fort Wayne, which has resulted in trash and debris littering our roadways, ditches, neighborhoods and along the riverbanks. It’s time to clean up our city to get ready for outdoor spring activities!

Residents, families, churches, youth

March 15, 2019 - Construction improvements for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians on Dupont Road push forward beginning Monday, March 18, 2019, and that will mean lane restrictions between Lima Road and Coldwater Road. 

In order to accommodate the removal of intermediate (temporary) asphalt placed

March 14, 2019 - Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the season during the week of March 18. Foster is set to open Monday, March 18, Shoaff will open March 19, and McMillen is set to open on March 20.

March 13, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division has released its 2018 Report to the Community, a summary of accomplishments throughout the past year. It is available online at www.fwcommunitydevelopment.org by clicking on the link that says Report to the Community. Or, it

March 5, 2019 - The Fort Wayne Fire Department is now accepting applications for firefighter positions, but only until 4 p.m. EST March 8, 2019. Late applications will not be accepted.

Classes will start in August, 2019 and those who graduate will begin employment at their assigned fire station

March 4, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission is issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) for teams interested in developing the premier riverfront property located at the northeast corner of Harrison and Superior streets, east of Promenade Park.

The RFQ is available here and

March 4, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission and Arts United are inviting all residents to a PechaKucha event designed to explore various forms of public art. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Arts United Center/Rolland Gallery, 303 E. Main

March 1, 2019 - Here are some upcoming events and news from Riverfront Fort Wayne:

Save The Date!

Promenade Park will open on June 21 - June 23, 2019! With the grand opening of Promenade Park, we promise amazing experiences in extraordinary places. More details will be shared in the coming months

February 27, 2019 - The Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services Homeowner Repair Loan Program is now open to qualified residents.

The program offers 0% interest seven-year loans for heating, air conditioning or roof replacement. Applicants must own their home, it must be their primary

February 25, 2019 - Students from 15 high schools in Allen County will participate in the upcoming Youth Symposium for Peace through Equity and Justice.

The event, sponsored by Mayor Tom Henry’s Youth Engagement Council and Canterbury School, will take place from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Thursday,

February 22, 2019 - The planning process for the next phases of Riverfront Fort Wayne is halfway complete and residents are invited to learn about the progress during a public meeting set for Thursday, March 7, 2019.

The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the North Side High School

February 21, 2019 - The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department’s Partner Officer Program received the Innovative Program Award during the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Conference in French Lick.

The Partner Officer Program began in the three Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation

February 20, 2019 - Residents in need of more opportunities to safely dispose of expired or unwanted household hazardous waste will get their wish under a proposal being submitted to the Allen County Commissioners for a vote on Friday.