January 26, 2021 - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control expanded its life-saving efforts in 2020 addressing barriers to pet ownership that often lead to the surrendering of pets.
Launched in September, the donor-funded Pet Behavior Help program has already connected nearly 200 pet owners with a certified dog trainer to work through behavioral issues in the home.
January 26, 2021 - The City of Fort Wayne is offering assistance to qualified homeowners who cannot afford to have their furnace, air conditioning, or roof replaced. The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services announced today that it will begin accepting applications for the zero interest loan program Monday, Feb. 1.
Qualified applicants must own their home, it must be their primary residence and the home must be located within City limits. Applicants must also have a household income at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income, or $56,900 for a family of four.
January 22, 2021 - On Monday, January 25, most Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offices and facilities will reopen to the public at their normal operating hours. Capacities will be limited in these buildings and all facilities will continue to require masks and proper social distancing practices.
January 24, 2021-The Southeast Area Partnership is collaborating with the City of Fort Wayne’s Planning & Policy Department to bring new investment to the southeast quadrant and they are asking for input from area residents.
People are encouraged to take a short survey regarding several placemaking proposals supporting the Southeast Strategy Update. The proposals and survey are available online at www.southeaststrategy.org.
In addition to taking the short survey, residents may view the designs and make comments on the website or they may email comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. through January 13, 2021.
Input from the public will help the City of Fort Wayne and Southeast Area Partnership prioritize projects for possible implementation this year.
January 21, 2021 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced Citizens Square will reopen to the public on Monday, Jan. 25. Citizens Square has been closed to the public since November 23, 2020 as a precaution to help ensure the safety of the community due to COVID-19. Moving forward, City leaders believe providing public access to Citizens Square can be done in a safe manner.
In addition, a number of other City of Fort Wayne-owned buildings will reopen as well. That includes the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission office, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department office and Parks and Recreation pavilions, community centers, and youth centers. The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory remains open. Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control’s facility continues to operate under restricted access.
