Applications accepted through April 5 for service-learning opportunity

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the formation of the Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council, which will be a group of up to 25 high school students focusing on service learning.

The council members will identify ways they...

Photo Contest sponsored by City and County park departments

How many times have you been out in the woods or driving down the highway and spotted a strange looking tree or plant and wished you had a camera? Or you saw the clouds making an unusual picture in the sky? Now’s your chance to document

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Popular Program Makes Assistance Available to Commercial Property Owners in Corridors Throughout Community

Mayor Tom Henry today announced the release of more funds for commercial property owners while showcasing a project completed with the first round of grant money.

“Since before I was elected,

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Dogs and cats are more than pets—they’re family. And just like any other member of the family, pets deserve to be cared for and protected. That’s why Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is offering a Dog First Aid class on Saturday, March 27 from 12-4 p.m. at Animal Care & Control.

“We want pet...

Due to the warmer temperatures, the skating ponds at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Parks have formed a layer of slush on top, making the ice unsafe. Given the current weather trend and the lateness of the winter season, all the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation skating ponds will likely remain...

Fort Wayne State of the City address as prepared
Mayor Thomas C. Henry
5:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 2010
IPFW Rhinehart Recital Hall

Good evening. Thank you, Chancellor Wartell, for your warm welcome. I am honored to be here at IPFW, a key partner in strengthening the economy of Fort Wayne and northeast...

Free event will be at 5:30 p.m. at Rhinehart Music Center to welcome families, students, business community

The City of Fort Wayne has rescheduled Mayor Tom Henry’s State of the City address to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 because of the snowy conditions in Fort Wayne.  

The 30-minute speech will be in...

Group Looks at Garbage and Recycling Practices

Mayor Tom Henry is asking community leaders to assist in defining the criteria for the garbage and recycling contract.  The mayor recently formed a Solid Waste Contract Committee that includes Neighborhood Partnership representatives, members of City Council...

WHEREAS, On February 7, 2010 the Indianapolis Colts will face the New Orleans Saints in Miami for Super Bowl XLVI; and

WHEREAS, This will be the 438th game the Colts have played since the team moved to Indianapolis in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Fans and supporters have enjoyed 230 winning games provided...

Today at Salomon Farm Park, Vera Bradley Senior Marketing Creative Director Monica Edwards presented framed images from their 2010 Spring Catalog to Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Director Jim Anderson and Elizabeth Krohn, manager of H. Souder & Sons General Store...

Purcell Resigns to Aid Family, Roller Assumes Interim Role

Mayor Tom Henry today announced the resignation of Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell and the appointment of City Controller Pat Roller to an interim capacity.

Due to the significant nature of the role and numerous critical issues underway, Purcell...

Draft manual available for review and input with open house Feb. 11

The City of Fort Wayne’s draft Design Manual for new development and exterior renovation projects in the Downtown is ready for public comment. Anyone interested in learning more about the proposed manual is invited to attend an Open...

The skating ponds at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Parks will remain closed to skaters this weekend. The Parks & Recreation Department will have the red lights and flags at the ponds to indicate that conditions are not safe.

Staff from the Parks & Recreation Department check ice conditions...

Reaching more youth with improved efficiency

Today during the meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, Bennie Lewis, Manager of Neighborhood Programs, announced the enhancement of programming at the youth facilities in 2010. The four separate programs—Jennings, Cooper, Weisser and the Playground...

Attorney Richard Samek was re-elected President of the Board of Park Commissioners on Thursday

“Rick’s leadership has been an invaluable asset to the board,” said Al Moll, Director of Parks and Recreation. “He’s clearly committed to our mission to enhance the quality of life in our city through...

Meeting on first Monday of the month will continue to air on City TV

Starting in February, the City of Fort Wayne’s monthly neighborhood association presidents’ meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month.

The February meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Omni Room.

The...

Mayor Tom Henry, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and Taylor Reuille from Taylor’s Friendship Circle announced today that over one million dollars has been raised for Indiana’s first Boundless Playground project. A $100,000 gift from the Park Foundation took the amount raised to a total of...

Free 5:30 p.m. event at Rhinehart Music Center welcomes families, students, business community

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the annual State of the City address will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Rhinehart Music Center. The...