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-MayFor 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...
13 high-quality projects in targeted locations enhance neighborhoods
At Jamison’s Meats’ North Anthony location, which will make exterior improvements this summer, Mayor Tom Henry announced today the 13 recipients for the second annual Commercial Façade Grants. The City’s $260,000 in matching
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On Monday, March 15, Brooks Construction will begin replacing boardwalk decking on a section of the Rivergreenway located below the Bluffton Road Bridge on the St. Marys Pathway, and the section just east of Pemberton Dr. on the Maumee Pathway.
Only the boardwalks being worked on will be closed...
The Lawton Skatepark, located near the corner of Clinton Street and 4th Street in downtown Fort Wayne, is open for the season. Hours are 6 am – 11 pm. The lights at the park will turn off at 10:45 pm to alert skaters that the park will be closing soon.
This 20,000 square foot facility has 9 tons...
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for children’s day camps and summer activities on Friday, March 12. If your child didn’t bring home a “Summer in the Park” or “Day Camp” brochure from school, you may call the office at 427-6000 to request one be mailed to you...