December 12, 2017 - This afternoon, Mayor Tom Henry and the Division of Public Works celebrated the 2017 construction season, which saw $25 million invested in neighborhoods throughout the City of Fort Wayne. Similar improvements in hundreds of neighborhoods across the City will take place in

December 11, 2017 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced Shan Gunawardena has been promoted to director of the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division.

Gunawardena has served as city engineer since 2012 and began his service with the City in 2007 and has held positions of traffic engineer and

December 11, 2017 - Mayor Tom Henry was joined today by representatives of Continental Property Group to announce a proposal to bring a $61.7 million mixed-use development to the City of Fort Wayne’s riverfront.

The project would be located on 3.34 acres at the northeast corner of Harrison and

December 8, 2017 - Due to late falling leaves, additional pick-up days will be added in northside neighborhoods shortly after December 15, 2017.  The City’s northside neighborhoods had their second pick-up last week, but many leaves had still not fallen before that second collection. As a result,

December 8, 2017- Residents are asked to avoid Spring Street between Franklin and St. Marys Avenue. City Utilities water maintenance crews are working to repair a water service. Freezing water is creating a thick sheet of ice and the street is closed to traffic. Motorists should plan a different

December 8, 2017 - This morning, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department is pre-treating City streets with a liquid-brine.  Applying the de-icing brine substance to the street reduces ice formations that make streets slick during winter events. Additionally, the Street Department has trucks ready

December 7, 2017 - Mayor Tom Henry sent a letter to members of City Council today regarding Ordinance G-17-11-12. 

December 7, 2017 – The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Liaison, Palermo Galindo, has been appointed to the Indiana Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs (ICHLA) by Senate President Pro Tempore David C. Long.

The ICHLA is a state agency with no political affiliation that works for economic,

November 28, 2017 - Efforts to enhance sidewalks in the City of Fort Wayne are underway with the first neighborhood sidewalk improvement project as part of City Council’s recent passage of an increase to the local income tax.

Bluffton Road from south of Reservation Drive to Dunkelberg Road is the

November 22, 2017 – The Fort Wayne Fire Department is reminding you to keep safety in mind as holiday meals are being prepared. It can be easy to get wrapped up in entertaining guests, but it is important to monitor meal preparation closely.

Home cooking fires are three times more likely to occur on

November 20, 2017 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in recognition of Thanksgiving.

Residential garbage and recycling collection will be pushed back one day with Thursday’s collection on Friday and Friday’s collection on Saturday.

November 17, 2017 - City Utilities is asking residents to check neighborhood storm drains and make sure they are clear of leaves, trash and other debris so they can be free to handle stormwater.  With tomorrow’s weather forecast calling for prolonged periods of rain, leaves can clog drains,

November 17, 2017 - Efforts to enhance alleys in the City of Fort Wayne are underway with the first neighborhood alley improvement project as part of City Council’s recent passage of an increase to the local income tax.

Killea and West Leith streets from South Calhoun Street to Hoagland Avenue is the

November 16, 2017 - As Mayor, it’s my job to lead and ensure that we continue the positive momentum and investments we’re experiencing in our community. This means exploring bold ideas that can be transformational.

Current innovative projects and initiatives include riverfront development, The

November 15, 2017 - Applications for the City’s Commercial Façade Grant program are now being accepted for the 2018 construction year. The Commercial Façade Grant program was introduced ten years ago by Mayor Tom Henry and provides local businesses the opportunity to apply for matching grants to

November 13, 2017 - A milestone drew a crowd in celebration of the ribbon cutting for the 100^th mile of the Fort Wayne/Allen County Trail Network.   

City of Fort Wayne, City of New Haven, Allen County Commissioners, State legislators, Allen County Council members and Fort Wayne City Council members

November 9, 2017 - A purchase agreement is in place for the City of Fort Wayne to buy the North River property from Calhoun Investments, LLC.

The North River property is comprised of 29 acres bounded by Clinton, Fourth and Harrison streets and serves as an important gateway into downtown. The site was

November 6, 2017 - Mayor Tom Henry joined Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, representatives from Provenance Hotels, elected officials and community leaders today to announce a proposal to bring a 125-room boutique hotel to downtown Fort Wayne.

The $27.7 million one-of-a-kind specialty hotel would be

November 6, 2017 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in recognition of Veterans Day.

There will be no leaf pickup on Friday. Garbage and recycling collection will remain on schedule. 

October 27, 2017 - We’re looking forward to IU Health having a presence in Fort Wayne. Fortunately, for northeast Indiana, IU Health has recognized and understands the need to ensure our citizens continue to have access to the goods and services they require and the amenities they deserve.