March 5, 2020 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and the Allen County Board of Commissioners today signed a proclamation making March “Disability Awareness Month” in the city and county.

The proclamation states, “Disability is a natural part of the human experience and does not diminish the right of

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 18, 2020 - The Fort Wayne UNITED Late Night Basketball League will return for its spring session.

The program runs from 8 -11 p.m. each Saturday evening February 22 through March 28. The Fort Wayne UNITED Late Night Basketball League is held at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Ave.

February 17, 2020 - The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is inviting citizens to participate in the Citizen Match Tree Planting Program. The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Forestry Team is responsible for maintaining our publicly owned urban canopy, comprised of almost 50,000 street

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.

February 14, 2020 - More than $6 million to fund two bridge replacements is coming to Fort Wayne. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced funding for the replacement of the Bluffton Road Bridge over the St. Marys River and the Goeglein Road Bridge over the Bullerman Drain.

This week

February 13, 2020 - City of Fort Wayne Street Department plow trucks are working in neighborhoods this afternoon and tonight. The standard protocol calls for trucks to move into neighborhoods after three inches of snow, which did not occur with the latest snowfall. But, because temperatures are

February 12, 2020 - Work on the roundabout portion of the Goshen Avenue improvement project begins this week. To accommodate construction, Sherman Boulevard will close at Goshen beginning Thursday, February 13, 2020, weather permitting. A detour route will use St. Marys Avenue at West State

February 12, 2020 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today delivered his 13^th State of the City address. The theme for this year’s address was “Moving Forward Together.” The free event was held at the Grand Wayne Center.

“Now is the time for us to move forward together to continue the momentum and

February 7, 2020 - Today, the national non-profit organization Comfort Cases, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana and the City of Fort Wayne, announced that the month-long fundraising effort to provide support for local children entering

February 5, 2020 - Local residents considering buying a home may now be eligible for down payment assistance through a partnership between the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services and Pathfinder Services.

Applicants with household income up to 80 percent of the Area