March 24, 2020 - In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the City of Fort Wayne’s Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will be closed beginning March 25, 2020 with plans to reopen on April 7.

If you would like to begin the process of filing a charge of employment discrimination you are

March 16, 2020 - In response to rapidly changing procedures around the community, Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling and Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Didier are announcing modifications that will be occurring temporarily, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and security of

March 16, 2020 - As part of the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Kids Cafe program, operated in partnership with Community Harvest Food Bank, meals will be available at Jennings, Cooper, Weisser, and McMillen Centers Monday through Friday between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. for school-age youth (K-12^th grade). The

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled the March 18 Summer Job Fair which was scheduled to be held at the downtown Community Center, 233 W. Main Street. No reschedule date has been determined at this time.

Interested applicants are still encouraged to visit the City of Fort

March 12, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry and his leadership team are monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily in consultation with the Allen County Department of Health to help ensure the safety of the community. Currently, residents are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and interactions. ...

March 11, 2020 - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control received an “Outstanding Mentor Award” from the Huntington Humane Society for its work to assist the agency through fundamental changes.

FWACC Director Amy-Jo Sites, Deputy Director Lisa Cain and Operations Manager Laura Rowe accepted the award on behalf of

March 11, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry proclaimed today as Iric Headley Day in the City of Fort Wayne. A special ceremony was held at Sweetwater as Iric was joined by family, friends, and community leaders.

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission recently selected Iric as the recipient of the Freedom Award. The

March 10, 2020 - Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the season during the week of March 16. Foster is set to open Monday, March 16, Shoaff will open Tuesday, March 17, and McMillen is set to open on March 18.

City golf courses open at sunrise and close 30 minutes prior to

March 6, 2020 - Registration is now open for the free 2020 Fair Housing Summit: Exposing Housing Discrimination, which features Tim Wise, one of the nation’s most prominent anti-racist educators and authors. Wise has written seven highly acclaimed books, including his memoir, "White Like Me:

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is hiring! Whether you are looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity, check out the positions currently open at the shelter. All candidates MUST apply online. 

Part-time Adoption Assistant

March 3, 2020 - Students from several Allen County high schools 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 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Thursday,

March 2, 2020 - It’s time for local residents to share their ideas for the future of Allen County and Fort Wayne.

As part of the All In Allen Comprehensive Plan process, Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne are inviting residents to choose one of four upcoming workshops to discuss their

February 28, 2020 - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has reopened the Parkview Tree Canopy Trail in Promenade Park after completing scheduled upgrades to the structure which includes new handrails and lighting.

In addition to the trail, all park areas north of the St. Marys River, including the

February 28, 2020 - The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Job Fair on Wednesday, March 18 from 4-6 p.m. at the downtown Community Center, 233 W. Main Street.

300+ jobs are currently available in a variety of both outdoor and indoor facilities. This fair will allow interested

February 27, 2020 - Fort Wayne native, 11-year-old Maddie Dean, today was honored with a surprise proclamation from Mayor Tom Henry and Riley Children’s Foundation.

Maddie has been treated for juvenile dermatomyositis at Riley Hospital for Children since the age of 3. She has been selected as the

February 26, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry today attended the first meeting of the year of the Mayor’s Opportunity Advisory Council.

The purpose of the Mayor’s Opportunity Advisory Council is to advise Mayor Henry in regard to current procurement and employment processes by providing best practice

February 25, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today hosted a special recognition ceremony at Citizens Square to highlight outstanding efforts by the Fort Wayne Fire Department.

Firefighter Andrew Knox and his crew from Fire Station 17 on Getz Road were recognized for saving a child from

February 20, 2020 - To prepare for a consolidation sewer project at the Third Street Pump Station, City Utilities will be lowering river levels to allow workers to clear the area for construction. The safety measure to lower the river levels will begin Monday, February 24, 2020.

February 17, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry’s Youth Engagement Council (MYEC) will travel to Franklin, Indiana on Friday, February 21 to attend the Youth Leadership Summit.

The Youth Leadership Summit is the signature event for the Aim Youth Councils Network. The network brings together student leaders from

February 17, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Steve Reed today welcomed the 65^th Recruit Class of the Fort Wayne Police Department. Today marked the first day of training for the new recruits.