August 2, 2019 -  Several downtown alleys are being transformed into welcoming spaces as part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Alley Activation project.

The project, funded primarily by an $83,000 grant from the Knight Foundation/Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, will build on the Art this Way

August 1, 2019 - Goshen Avenue has a long history that's seen many changes over the years. In 1913, the road was known as the Lincoln Highway and was outside of the City limits. In the mid-20s, it became U.S. 33 until that route moved over to follow the Coliseum Boulevard bypass. Today, it's an urban

August 1, 2019 -  As pool staff returns to school in the coming weeks, McMillen Pool will close for the season on Friday, August 2 at 7 pm.

Northside Pool will remain open for the season until Saturday, August 10 at 5 pm.

The City’s free splash pads will remain open until the end of September or early

July 30, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today led a ceremony celebrating the placement of the new Engine 17 into service.

A traditional “wet down” and “push in” service was conducted at Fire Station 17, 1910 Getz Rd., for one of the newest pieces of equipment for the Fort Wayne Fire

July 29, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Steve Reed today announced reductions in several areas including homicides, shootings, and violent crimes as part of the Fort Wayne Police Department’s statistics for the first half of 2019 (January 1-June 30) as compared to data from the first half of

July 26, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel officially unveiled the first piece of Promenade Park to the public on Friday morning. “Convergence, Linda Howard, 2018, presented by the Waterfield Foundation” sits on the southeast corner of Promenade Park, near the

July 24, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Ten Point Coalition Foot Patrols today walked in the Oxford community with the Fort Wayne Fire Department to deliver and install smoke detectors to area residents.

The number one line of defense in the event of a home fire is working smoke detectors. This

July 18, 2019 - Fort Wayne’s latest public art display is a nod to one of Fort Wayne’s most famous historical residents, John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. The “Making Children Smile” statue features Johnny Appleseed seated on a bench with a shiny red apple in his outstretched hand. The

July 18, 2019 - White Lodging today announced the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown. The property offers two new-to-Fort Wayne restaurant concepts – Burger Bar and the city’s only open-air rooftop bar, Conner’s Rooftop. Conner’s Rooftop opens today; Burger Bar opens on

July 16, 2019 - The City’s Redevelopment Department will soon begin clean-up work on the North River (former OmniSource) site, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Brownfields Program, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA has approved up to $283,400 for removal of up to

July 16, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the lobby of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory will serve as a cooling station due to high temperatures and heat indices forecasted to impact our area.

The cooling station will be available from noon-6 p.m. beginning Thursday and

July 15, 2019 - Fifteen local entrepreneurs are new graduates of the Build Institute Fort Wayne Business Planning Education classes. The program is sponsored by the City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District (SEED) and Indiana Michigan Power. Launched in April of this

July 15, 2019 - Due to high temperatures and heat indices forecasted to impact our area, garbage and recycling collection will begin one hour earlier than usual for residents of Fort Wayne. Neighborhood collection will start at 5 a.m., instead of the usual 6 a.m. beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, July

July 11, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced a new initiative designed to enhance neighborhoods and provide additional opportunities for other programs aimed at improving the quality of life in Fort Wayne.

The programming possibilities are a result of additional revenues collected by the State

July 10, 2019 - The Fort Wayne Police Department reminds residents to be aware of road closures during the Three Rivers Festival in downtown Fort Wayne.

July 9, 2019 - Today, the City of Fort Wayne received the official BETTER CITY FOR PETS™ certification, as part of the Mars Petcare BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program, showcasing its commitment to creating a pet-friendly community. More people than ever view pets as members of the family, and with 85

July 2, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the lobby of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory will serve as a cooling station due to high temperatures and heat indexes forecasted to impact our area.

The cooling station will be available from noon-6 p.m. today. The

July 2, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry is seeking applicants for his Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for the 2019-20 school year.

The Council’s vision is to be a service learning group comprised of youth members. The members provide a voice for the youth of Fort Wayne to local government by engaging

July 1, 2019 - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants pet owners to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday while keeping their pets safe and secure. Dogs, cats, and even small animals can easily become overwhelmed by the sudden explosions of fireworks causing panic and fear leading to a spike in

July 1, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in recognition of the Fourth of July.