September 19, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne’s proposed budget for 2020 will continue the City Administration’s commitment to investing in neighborhood infrastructure, public safety, and parks.

The balanced budget is focused on providing essential services to residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. The budget also positions Fort Wayne as a leader in job growth, economic development opportunities, downtown revitalization, strong and thriving neighborhoods, and quality of life amenities that make Fort Wayne unique as a point of destination to live, work, and play.

September 18, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the selection of Barrett & Stokely as the developer who plans to construct a project in excess of $70 million on the premier riverfront property located at the northeast corner of Harrison and Superior streets, east of Promenade Park. It signifies a major private investment as part of riverfront development efforts in Fort Wayne.

Barrett & Stokely, an Indianapolis-based company, was chosen from among a group of five firms that submitted requests for proposals (RFP) to be considered as the developer. A selection committee comprised of Redevelopment Commissioners, City of Fort Wayne staff, Capital Improvement Board representative, a representative from the Allen County Board of Commissioners, and a representative from Land Collective, the consultant team leading the Riverfront Implementation Framework, oversaw the RFP process.

September 17, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the formation of the Mayor’s Age-Friendly Community Advisory Council as a way for residents 50 years of age and older to have a proactive role in the momentum and excitement taking place in Fort Wayne.

September 16, 2019 - Fort Wayne UNITED’s TenPoint Coalition invites the community to join an upcoming Prayer in the Park and two prayer walks in the Oxford neighborhood. Participants should meet at Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart St.  

Prayer in the Park will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, September 29. Local pastors will lead prayers on several topics that are impacting Fort Wayne. 

September 16, 2019 - Baseball players with the Hamilton Park Little League now have batting cages at their diamonds at Hamilton Park as a way to improve their hitting skills and encourage more participation in baseball.

Mayor Tom Henry, Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department, Fort Wayne TinCaps, and Hamilton Park Little League board members and baseball players today participated in a dedication ceremony to commemorate the completion of the project.

September 16, 2019 -  A neighborhood commitment has been achieved. After a four-year closure, the bridge on Edsall Avenue is open. This afternoon, Mayor Tom Henry joined neighborhood leaders, students, businesses, City and County council members, and city staff to cut the ribbon and officially open the bridge.

September 10, 2019 - Kensington Boulevard from E. State to the Maumee River has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of properties considered worthy of preservation. The historic district is within the North Anthony Area Association.

The Kensington Boulevard Historic District is long and linear. It is bounded by E. State Boulevard to the north, and it follows Kensington Boulevard south across Lake Avenue to Niagara Drive.