Mayor, Developer and Neighborhood Leaders Celebrate Community's Success

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Just over a year since construction began on new homes in the Renaissance Pointe community, all 66 units are leased and filling up with families. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Kevan Biggs, president of

Low-interest loans available to help repair or replace furnaces, water heaters

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry and the City of Fort Wayne are working to help local residents stay warm this winter by offering the Winter Heating Program for low-income residents.

"We all know Indiana winters can be

Applauds initiative to assist residents in completing college degrees

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today joined education partners to discuss the importance of education and to present a proclamation in honor of "College Completion Counts Week." The proclamation recognizes the

Recycling education program spreads the word at local schools

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today joined the City's Solid Waste Department for a special program at Irwin Elementary School.

Students participated in a fun, interactive and educational assembly about the City's One

City to move forward with condemnation of Aqua's water utility in SW Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne will move forward to condemn Aqua Indiana's water utility in southwest Fort Wayne.

Since Mayor Henry took office in 2008, he has

MLK Bridge Recognized by Landscape Architects

Fort Wayne, Ind. – As the city's grand gateway, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, celebrates its 5-month anniversary, it is receiving the admiration of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

The Indiana Chapter of ASLA

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 in observance of Veterans Day.

There will be no leaf pickup on Monday.  The trash and recycling collection schedule will remain unchanged.

The City's parking meters will be free on Monday.

The City will resume

Residents encouraged to have their leaves ready for pick up

Fort Wayne, Ind. – City crews will move to northside neighborhoods beginning tomorrow, Thursday, November 1, 2012, at 7:00 a.m. Leaf collection was originally to begin in the north part of the City next Monday, but crews are ahead of

Ideas focus on economic development, downtown, riverfront & youth development

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today provided an update on Legacy Fort Wayne and announced a series of Legacy recommendations that call for transformational opportunities for Fort Wayne.

Formed by Mayor

Fort Wayne celebrates decades-old relationships with Sister Cities

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne and Sister Cities partners from Gera, Germany and Takaoka, Japan will participate in an anniversary banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the downtown Courtyard by Marriott, 1020 S.

Special events planned to mark Sister City relationship milestones

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne will welcome delegations from Gera, Germany and Takaoka, Japan later this week as part of the Sister Cities program. Guests will be in Fort Wayne Thursday-Sunday.

This year marks the 20th

Two pick-ups scheduled for each neighborhood

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Leaf pick-up in the City's 355 neighborhoods begins Monday October 22, 2012. The Street Department will collect leaves in two separate sweeps through each neighborhood. Crews will roll into the neighborhoods between October 22 and

Best design ideas will be discussed this week in St. Paul, Minn.

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will participate in the Mayors' Institute on City Design October 17-19 in St. Paul, Minn.

The Mayors' Institute on City Design is an opportunity for mayors to share ideas and best

Mayor Henry offers revised proposal for 2013

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Following the release of the proposed 2013 City budget, Mayor Tom Henry and his leadership team have been working diligently to continue to meet the needs of the community and alleviate concerns addressed by City Council.

Mayor Henry

Commercial Facade Grant Program enters its Fifth Year

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Businesses looking to improve their curb appeal may be able to get a boost from the City of Fort Wayne's Commercial Façade Grant program. The program was introduced by Mayor Tom Henry five years ago and provides local

City, County leaders highlight progress

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Allen County and City of Fort Wayne leaders today provided a progress report on streamlining the land-use permitting process. Today's update is part of the on-going effort in joint permitting to promote and enhance business relationships

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne today announced that Shan Gunawardena has been appointed as City Engineer.

Gunawardena has served in city government since 2007. He has held positions of Assistant City Engineer and Traffic Engineer. Prior to joining the city, Gunawardena was a senior

Trip to Sister City celebrates 20-year relationship

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will join a local delegation for a visit to Gera, Germany as part of the Sister Cities program. The local delegation will leave Oct. 2 and return Oct. 8.

"I am so thankful for the Sister Cities

Classes free for all Local Residents

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City's Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services is inviting Fort Wayne residents to attend a free Homebuyer Education Class and improve their knowledge about buying and maintaining a home.

The next classes are scheduled for October 6,

Budget proposal represents continuation of strong fiscal management of city services

 Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today discussed the proposed 2013 civil city budget. The 2013 budget is balanced and continues the City's emphasis on leadership, fiscal discipline and building a