The project is part of Shout-Out: Fort Wayne, a Public Art Commission initiative that celebrates the histories and identities of Fort Wayne neighborhoods through public art. Read on...
Local residents are now invited to ask questions or leave comments about a proposed homeless resource center on the City of Fort Wayne’s Engage Fort Wayne website. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City’s Public Works Division announced today that Open Streets Fort Wayne will return on Sunday, August 16, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., for the ninth year. Read on...
For residents suffering from the hot temperatures, the Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services Heating & Air Conditioning zero percent loan program may bring some relief. Read on...
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of National Workplace Safety Month, Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne Risk Management Team announced some successes of the City’s workplace safety program launched a year ago. Read on...
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, nearby business owners, and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division, celebrated the completion of the Bluffton Road Bridge reconstruction project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read on...
The project is part of Shout-Out: Fort Wayne, a Public Art Commission initiative that celebrates the histories and identities of Fort Wayne neighborhoods through public art. Read on...
Residents and visitors gathered for the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Fourth of July Parade will experience a military aerial flyover to kick-off off the event. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne invites elementary and middle-school aged students to attend one of two FREE bicycle safety workshops that will teach young bicyclists the essentials for a safe, enjoyable biking experience. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Foellinger Foundation President and CEO Sarah Strimmenos announced today that 12 Fort Wayne neighborhood associations are receiving engagement grants to help fund programs and events. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne’s Opioid Settlement Fund Mini Grant Program has awarded $10,000 grants to four community organizations working to address opioid use disorder and substance use disorder. Read on...
Residents living in northeast Fort Wayne are invited to share ideas that will shape the Georgetown Blackhawk 2040 Neighborhood Plan, which will establish a vision and make recommendations to help guide future investment in the area. Read on...
Twelve U.S. mayors, including Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, were recognized today for their local energy and climate protection programs, with each winning a 2026 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne today announced the top of the Harrison Square parking garage that’s attached to Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne will be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4. Read on...
This free, open-to-the-public event is designed to bring together the people and organizations working on the front lines of the opioid (substance use) and overdose crisis in Fort Wayne. Read on...
Under Mayor Sharon Tucker’s leadership, the City is investing $37 million in neighborhood infrastructure enhancements this year. Since 2014, the City has invested more than $419 million in neighborhood infrastructure upgrades. Read on...
Residents will be asked to provide input across six categories: Mobility, Land Use + Development, Investment Strategy, Community Identity, Behavior, and Demographic information. Read on...
This long-running tradition invites adults ages 50 and older to compete, connect and celebrate healthy living at locations throughout the city through July 2. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with Indiana Michigan Power Foundation, has awarded 11 “Sparked at Inspire” micro-grants for up to $1500 each. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, business owners, Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division celebrated the completion of the 4.5 mile-long Hanna Street Trail, a total investment of $5,028,539. Read on...
Five more projects at an investment of $4.685 million led by the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division received final approval from City Council last evening. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s next Neighborhood Presidents meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, 6 p.m., at Citizens Square in the City Council Chambers located on the Garden Level. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced philanthropic pledges totaling $2.26 million to support the new nonprofit Anchor Resource Center, which will provide 24/7 access to services for families and individuals facing homelessness. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker joined community leaders, partners, and representatives from SEED Fort Wayne and Midwest America Federal Credit Union today to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new single-family infill housing development at 3509 Rodgers Avenue. Read on...
Neighborhood Code Compliance is responsible for enforcing the program, which requires weeds or grass to be no taller than nine inches on residential and commercial properties within the City limits. Read on...
Due to ongoing road improvement work on the north side of Illinois Road, the right westbound through lane will be closed from Avenue of Autos to Getz Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. Read on...
This is excellent recognition to be the fastest growing large city in the Midwest and the 26th fastest growing large city in the entire U.S. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division today released statements of support for the proposed homeless resource center, which will act as a 24/7 front door to services for families and individuals facing homelessness. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey awarded twelve firefighters the Unit Commendation Recognition Award this morning for their efforts during an early morning structure fire in February. Read on...
On May 18, the City of Fort Wayne Traffic Operations Department will begin its annual street line painting program to enhance visibility and safety on our roadways. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the arbitrator assigned to the collective bargaining case between the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Metro Firefighters IAFF Local 124. Read on...
Applicants must be a city resident and enrolled as a high school sophomore-senior for the 2026-27 school year. Space on the council is limited and is a one-year commitment. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne will celebrate active commuting on Bike to Work Day. Leave your car behind and walk, run, bike, or roll into this free event at The Porch Off Calhoun, near 816 S. Calhoun Street. Read on...
May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is partnering with Visit Fort Wayne to let people know the many ways they can learn about and celebrate Fort Wayne history. Read on...
Fort Wayne’s investment in neighborhood infrastructure improvements continues. Two more projects led by the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division received final approval from City Council last evening. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey last night highlighted that City Council has approved the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100’ Ascendant Tower Ladder Truck. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division invites residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of several key streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project. Read on...
Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services joined local nonprofit agencies today to report results from the 2025-26 winter contingency emergency shelter efforts, Read on...
Sixteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony tonight at the Auer Performance Hall, Purdue Fort Wayne campus. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways Department has been awarded a $400,000 Indiana Trails Program grant from the Department of Natural Resources. Read on...
Approximately 350 people attended the eighth annual Fair Housing Summit today and heard from keynote speaker Brian Goldstone, the author of There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division invites residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of several key streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne will host a 4th of July Parade at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined The Model Group representatives today to highlight construction is underway on the $20 million The Landing Exchange project, 555 S. Harrison St. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Police Department officially launched its new Downtown District this week, marking a significant step forward in the city’s ongoing commitment to public safety, community engagement, and downtown growth. Read on...
The work represents plans to bid more than $91 million in investment focused on drainage improvements, replacement of aging infrastructure, and neighborhood-enhancing projects across the city. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced today that 28 Fort Wayne neighborhoods are receiving improvement grants to help make them safer, more attractive and more enjoyable for residents. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Fire Department has implemented HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud®, a public safety solution that delivers real-time digital alerts to motorists when emergency vehicles are approaching or working on an emergency scene. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Public Works Division leaders today announced $37 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements will occur throughout the community this construction season. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the Desert House at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read on...
Several projects led by the City of Fort Wayne’s Right of Way Department as part of the Public Works Division received approval from City Council this evening. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker, City Council, and several community organizations who work with unhoused individuals and families have come together in support of an important homelessness matter. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division today announced that work has begun on the $9 million Illinois Road Trail and Road Improvement Project. Read on...
A small residential area near Broadway, and several commercial buildings on the west side of Fairfield Avenue at Taylor Street are now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the second round of recipients of opioid settlement funding to support organizations that help individuals and families overcome the impacts of opioid and substance addiction. Read on...
Fort Wayne’s investment in neighborhood infrastructure improvements continues with two projects led by the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division receiving preliminary approval from City Council this evening. Read on...
The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association recently honored the work of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods with three awards. Read on...
Presented by Community Development’s Department of Neighborhoods, the Power Lab Workshops provide interactive learning experiences designed to equip residents with the knowledge and tools to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the federal government has approved funding that will assist with important projects to be led by the Fort Wayne Police Department and City Utilities Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a Meet the Contractor Meeting to learn more about the 2026 construction schedule for the Illinois Road Trail & Road Improvement Project. Read on...
Registration is now open for the free 2026 Fair Housing Summit featuring the author of There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will attend the Yale Mayors College and Yale CEO Caucus March 9-10. The sessions will be held in Washington, D.C. Read on...
With support from a $750,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, City Utilities is advancing flood reduction improvements along Bullerman Drain between Maplecrest Road and Maple Terrace Drive. Read on...
Fort Wayne Neighborhood leaders interested in applying for a City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Engagement Grant are invited to attend one of two workshops that will explain the grant application process. Read on...
The Hope and Recovery Team (HART) has released its 2025 program data, showing substantial progress in overdose reduction, treatment connections, and community outreach across Allen County and Fort Wayne. Read on...
The Allen County Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers (CIB) today approved up to $1.5 million to support North River District development. Read on...
As the 2026 Winter Olympics draw to a close, Fort Wayne City Utilities brings home its own international gold medal for its superior drinking water. Read on...
Pontiac Street Market recently received a Creative Choice Merchandising Award from the National Grocers Association (NGA), recognizing the market for its summer “Pack 2 School” program. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s next Neighborhood Presidents meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6 p.m., Citizens Square in the City Council Chambers located on the Garden Level. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s High Street CPTED Pilot Area initiative has captured the 2026 Project of the Year award from the U.S. CPTED Association. Crime in the High Street pilot area decreased 40.3 percent after the project was implemented. Read on...
The second phase of the successful A LOT to LOVE program is now open to developers who may apply to purchase discounted City-owned vacant lots and transform them into new housing. Read on...
The Inspire Neighborhoods Conference is now accepting speaker and award applications for the 2026 conference, tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 11 at Electric Works, 1020 Swinney Ave. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission today voted to pass an Economic Development Agreement with Sweetwater to support the company’s expansion in Fort Wayne. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Housing Authority (FWHA) today celebrated the opening of Hillcrest Commons, a multimillion dollar permanent supportive housing development designed to serve adults experiencing chronic homelessness and other at risk individuals. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced she will host an educational forum on immigration. The meeting is open to the public and will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Grand Wayne Center, Convention Hall A, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Read on...
The United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) DollarWise Economic Mobility Campaign awarded its 2026 DollarWise Innovation Grants during USCM’s 94th Winter Meeting to mayors representing six cities, including Fort Wayne. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will attend the 94th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The event will be held Wednesday-Friday in Washington, D.C. Read on...
To prepare for the snow event predicted for this weekend, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will have full crews working around the clock if necessary to keep streets and roads as safe as possible for emergency vehicles and motorists. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will deliver her 2026 State of the City Address at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced promotions for two FWFD employees. Firefighterd Kamron Bell and Nicholas Racioppi were promoted to lieutenant. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that Fort Wayne will receive $50 million in New Markets Tax Credits allocation authority from the U.S. Treasury Department to promote economic growth. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a leadership change in the Fort Wayne Police Department. P.J. Smith has assumed the role of police chief effective today. Smith was sworn in by Mayor Tucker earlier today. Read on...
The second window to apply for funding related to supporting non-profits and community organizations serving people impacted by opioid and substance addiction through prevention, recovery and harm reduction will open Friday, Jan. 2. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is seeking proposals for professional consulting services to create a downtown plan that will guide future investment, growth and development for the next ten years. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and representatives from Barrett Realty Investments today announced the start of construction on a $45 million mixed-used development named The Eddy. Read on...
A recent housing market potential study prepared by Zimmerman/Volk Associates shows continued potential for a variety of housing types in downtown Fort Wayne, as well as the East Central Neighborhood. Read on...
The department finished more than 90 park projects—above its typical annual volume—supported by approximately $3 million in City of Fort Wayne investments which enhance parks, facilities and recreational amenities throughout the community. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Street Department will begin collecting leaves again on Tuesday, December 16 in the City’s central neighborhoods to complete the first round of leaf collection. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission today selected artist James Lucey to create a light sculpture that will be installed in downtown Fort Wayne. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Public Works Director Shan Gunawardena today announced over $41 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements occurred throughout the community this construction season Read on...
Gather friends and family and join us for the Winter Solstice Walk/Ride and Campfire at the Wolf Family Learning Center, Salomon Farm Park on December 21. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division joined Fort Wayne Trails, DNR, residents and business owners to mark the completion of the Pufferbelly Trail “Golden Spike” section from Ice Way to Washington Center Road. Read on...
Construction is now underway for Riverfront Phase IIB. Recently redefined permit conditions set forth by various state and federal agencies have prompted changes to Riverfront Phase IIB construction. Read on...
Due to leaves and bags being buried in snow, leaf and biodegradable bag collection is suspended until enough snow melts to identify where leaf piles and bags are located. Read on...
There are 14 FWFD recruits in the 98th class and 16 FWFD recruits in the 99th class. Additionally, two firefighters are attending from the Huntington Fire Department. Read on...
To prepare for the snow event predicted Saturday through Sunday, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department has begun converting the tanker trucks they’ve been using for leaf pickup into snow plows. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s next Neighborhood Presidents meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6 p.m., Citizens Square in the City Council Chambers located on the Garden Level. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, joined by representatives of Visit Fort Wayne and Turnstone, today announced the selection of PB Development, the development affiliate of Price Brothers, as the master developer for the North River District. Read on...
Bring a friend and join the City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on Monday, Nov. 17 at noon. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the first recipients of opioid settlement funding to help individuals and families overcome opioid and substance addiction. The total investment is $1.002 million. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne and the Allen County Highway Department will host a public information meeting regarding the North Clinton Street Improvements Project on Wednesday, November 12 at 5:30 PM. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division today announced the completion of the 4.7-mile Covington Road Trail, which is part of the 28.8 miles of existing trails in the Aboite Trails Network. Read on...
I’m proud of the 2026 civil city budget that my administration presented to City Council. It was an investment-focused budget to move our community forward in a positive direction while continuing to be excellent stewards of public resources. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division is launching a new website, TRECtheFort.com, designed to improve communication with the traveling public regarding road restrictions and closures in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Read on...
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has received a Community Care Grant investment from Banfield Foundation in support of their lifesaving work in the community. Read on...
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, nearby business owners, and city leaders celebrated the completion of the Fairfax Avenue Reconstruction Project in the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neigborhood Services is offering a new grant program, Hope Through Heat, that covers the cost of replacing non-working heating systems in the homes of residents who qualify for the program. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced recipients of microgrants through the Youth Violence Prevention Program, a proactive plan to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne. The total investment is $77,355. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is soliciting proposals from area nonprofits to operate a new Homeless Services Center, which will provide services not currently offered in Allen County. Read on...
The event was part of the Indiana State Historic Preservation Conference, “Preserving Historic Places,” taking place September 30 - October 3 in Fort Wayne. Read on...
The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) and the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. Read on...
The garage, just south of Headwaters Park in the 200 block of East Superior Street, is owned by the City of Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission and is managed by ABM Parking. Read on...
Fort Wayne remains in strong fiscal health as Mayor Sharon Tucker and City Controller Pat Roller today announced the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Fort Wayne. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and the Fort Wayne Fire Department leadership today announced that mediation efforts on a new collective bargaining agreement for Fort Wayne firefighters have ended. Read on...
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, nearby business owners, and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division, celebrated the reopening of the Parnell Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read on...
The Summit City Entrepreneur & Enterprise District (SEED), is now taking applications for the third BUILD course designed specifically for small-scale developers and builders. Read on...
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and Community Development, in partnership with Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR), have received a Green Ribbon Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Read on...
More than 200 neighborhood leaders and area residents attended the City of Fort Wayne’s third Inspire Neighborhoods Conference, held today at Electric Works, 1020 Swinney Ave. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is inviting residents, workers, and shoppers to take part in three short online surveys that will help shape the future of retail in three key areas of the city. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Police Department has received a $50,000 grant from AWS Foundation to provide much needed accessibility improvements to Safety Village. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Homeless Services Manager provided an update about ongoing efforts to address homelessness at tonight’s Fort Wayne City Council meeting. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced her Youth Engagement Council will host an upcoming Youth Violence Prevention Forum which is part of the overall Youth Violence Prevention Program outlined last month. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker announced today that the historic Schaab Metal Products building along the riverfront, 1216 N. Harrison St., will soon be home to Mitchell’s Downtown and Flashbacks Downtown. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened Brewer Park located at 800 East Pettit Street Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read on...
Sealing work scheduled to begin yesterday and today on the Towpath and Pufferbelly trails has been postponed due to expected rain. New work dates will be determined soon. Read on...
Indiana’s Statewide Historic Preservation Conference will bring over 250 attendees to Fort Wayne September 30-October 3 to explore the power of historic preservation in shaping vibrant communities. Read on...
Beginning Tuesday, September 2, the Paulding Road Reconstruction project will require a full closure of Paulding Road between Hoagland Avenue and Noll Avenue. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the creation of the SB1 Fiscal Task Force as a way for the City of Fort Wayne to be proactive in its approach to helping ensure the City’s finances are strong and sustainable now and in future years. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Residential Accessibility Modifications Program is now open. This program offers qualified households a grant to make accessibility improvements to their homes. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is proud to announce the return of its Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) after a seventeen-year hiatus. Read on...
Due to work on the Parnell Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project, the intersection of Parnell Avenue and St. Joe River Drive will be closed from August 25 through the end of day on August 29. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined local developer Jerry Starks today to break ground on Phase II of Roosevelt Reserves, the first major single-family housing development in southeast Fort Wayne in 50 years. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division today released heat and air quality data collected last summer as part of a federal Urban Heat Island mapping initiative. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the first window to apply for funding related to helping individuals and families overcome opioid and substance addiction. Read on...
From August 16–24, 2025, storm drains across Fort Wayne will burst with color as local and regional muralists transform them into works of art carrying a powerful environmental message: Only Rain in the Drain. Read on...
The Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) Board of Directors has awarded Fort Wayne City Attorney Malak Heiny the first-ever Municipal Law Excellence Award. Read on...
Motorists should be advised that the eastbound right lane on Coliseum Boulevard from Lima Road to Speedway Drive will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 18. Read on...
Due to the Open Streets Fort Wayne event, those attending the Fort Wayne TinCaps game on Sunday, August 17 at 1:05 p.m. may use Washington Boulevard, Jefferson Boulevard and Superior Street to avoid road closures for the Open Streets event. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker joined residents from the East Side and Harvester neighborhoods, members of the City Council, and City Utilities officials to celebrate a significant milestone toward enhancing neighborhood health and quality of life. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today outlined the Youth Violence Prevention Program, a proactive plan to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a plan in partnership with City Council to invest financial resources in neighborhood projects to assist in providing an enhanced quality of life for all in Fort Wayne as a fun, family friendly, and safe community. Read on...
Due to milling and paving work beginning today, drivers should anticipate traffic delays on South Calhoun Street from West Jefferson Boulevard to West Branning Avenue through August 11. Read on...
The Maumee Pathway trail between Coliseum Boulevard and the gate just west of Maplecrest Road will be closed beginning tomorrow until August 31. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker joined leaders from St. Joseph Missions today to celebrate the opening of a new home, which will accommodate four women who have successfully completed their stay at the nonprofit agency’s emergency shelter. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker, Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, and our community gathered Thursday to reopen the historic Mechanic Street Bridge. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that she will lead a community discussion on youth violence. The purpose of the discussion is to hear from the public regarding concerns and receive feedback. Read on...
Bluffton Road Bridge will be closed between Brooklyn Avenue and Broadway, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., on August 7 and 8 while crews transport and set the bridge beams on the worksite. Read on...
Due to the Heat Advisory, Tread the Trails has been postponed until Thursday, July 31. Tread the Trails will begin that evening at 6:00 p.m. at Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 E. Tillman Road. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne Traffic Operations Department has begun its annual street line painting program to enhance visibility and safety on our roadways. Read on...
On Monday August 18th, 2025, animal lovers ages 5 and up can participate in the Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control’s Humane Education program called Read to the Animals at no charge. Read on...
The one-lane traffic configuration that will be put in place during the second phase of the Bluffton Road Bridge construction has been rescheduled for July 15 and will continue through October Read on...
In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Pontiac Street Market is once again hosting its popular Pack to School event on August 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 918 E. Pontiac St. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office today announced the Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission has approved a plan that allows for more firefighters to be trained and hired in a faster timeframe. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne today announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website, offering residents, businesses, and visitors an improved digital experience with enhanced functionality, accessibility, and design. Read on...
Due to technical difficulties with the temporary traffic signal, the new one-lane traffic pattern expected to begin July 8 for the Bluffton Road Bridge Reconstruction Project has been delayed until further notice. Read on...
A new traffic signal to replace the current flashing yellow light has been installed at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Jefferson Park Offices, located between Engle Road and Olde Canal Place. Read on...
Lahmeyer will be closed to all traffic — except local traffic — between Trier Road and East State Boulevard beginning mid-morning Thursday, July 3, 2025. Read on...
Today, city officials celebrated Fort Wayne City Utilities earning the 25-Year Directors Award for decades of excellence in providing safe, high-quality drinking water to residents. Read on...
The new traffic patterns that will begin on July 8 for the Bluffton Road Bridge reconstruction will require traffic to be reduced to one lane of traffic at a time and will likely cause significant delays. Read on...
A City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Advisory Committee, made up of economic development and community leaders, has selected two finalists to potentially serve as the master developer for the North River site. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting light designers and artists from the region and around the world to submit qualifications to create a light sculpture that will be installed in downtown Fort Wayne. Read on...
A new traffic signal has been installed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail project at the intersection of West Washington Center Road and Industrial Road Read on...
The annual Drinking Water Quality Report from City Utilities has been mailed or emailed, depending on how customers receive their bill, and will arrive soon. Read on...
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced the Northwest Central Collaborative and East State Village Neighborhood Group submitted the two winning Connected Neighborhoods Initiative proposals. Read on...
For residents suffering with the hot temperatures, the Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services Heating & Air Conditioning zero percent loan program may bring some relief. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office in partnership with City Council this evening announced that appointments have been made to the National Opioid Settlement Committee, Mayor’s Mental Health Commission, and Mayor’s Young Adult Council. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City’s Public Works Department announced today that Open Streets Fort Wayne will return on Sunday, August 17, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., for the eighth year. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhood Code Compliance (NCC) will be leading additional enforcement hours in an effort to prevent residents from parking vehicles on the grass in residential districts which violates City Ordinance. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, parks staff, public officials and neighborhood association representatives to officially dedicate the new Lakeside Park Playground. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today reiterated the commitment by the City Administration and Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) to ensure the safety and well-being of all Fort Wayne residents. Read on...
The East Central Forward neighborhood plan reached a significant milestone this evening with tonight’s unanimous approval from Fort Wayne City Council. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that 22 local non-profit programs will receive funding from the City of Fort Wayne’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) dollars. Read on...
City Utilities' Three Rivers Filtration Plant has earned national recognition for its unwavering commitment to water quality and operational excellence. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) joined area youth today at Johnnie Mae Farm to kick off the new Plant, Pick & Plate program. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne invites elementary-aged students to attend one of four FREE bicycle safety workshops that will teach young bicyclists the essentials for a safe, enjoyable biking experience. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel this morning at the Community Center to officially launch the 46th Annual Senior Games. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Association for a Healthy America (ABFHA) will kick off the Plant, Pick & Plate program on June 6, 2025, at Johnnie Mae Farm, 2518 Winter St. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a new grant program open to City of Fort Wayne neighborhood associations that are looking to increase participation from residents. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office today announced that several new initiatives are moving forward that are designed to enhance the quality of life in Fort Wayne. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s next Neighborhood Presidents meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025 at 6 p.m., Citizens Square in the City Council Chambers located on the Garden Level. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne is inviting residents to share ideas that will shape the Waynedale 2040 Plan, which will establish a vision and make recommendations to help guide future growth, redevelopment and preservation efforts in the area. Read on...
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the pedestrian bridge at Lawton Park, a vital connection to the Rivergreenway just north of the Old Fort. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne has been awarded a $1 million clean-up grant for the former OmniSource south property, now known as the North River site. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office today provided a status report on the plans to redevelop the North River property that’s just north of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge approaching downtown Fort Wayne. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne is beginning work that will improve safety for both vehicles and pedestrians on a key section of the South Anthony Boulevard corridor. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker will travel to sister city Plock, Poland later this week with a delegation from the City of Fort Wayne. Mayor Tucker and her delegation will be in Plock May 8-11. Read on...
May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is celebrating six decades of dedication to preserving significant buildings and historic neighborhoods. Read on...
In 2025, Fort Wayne is investing $95.5 million in essential utility improvements to ensure the systems that support our neighborhoods, businesses and growth remain reliable long into the future. Read on...
The 2025 Neighborhoods 101 Workshops are now scheduled, and residents can register for the first session that takes place on Thursday, May 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Allen County Public Library. Read on...
Fort Wayne Sharon Tucker announced today that 35 city neighborhoods have been awarded improvement grants to help make them more safe, attractive and enjoyable for residents. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker proclaimed today as Bishop Dwenger Girls Gymnastics Team Day in the City of Fort Wayne during a special recognition ceremony at Citizens Square. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s popular Curb Appeal program is back for the third year, with applications being accepted beginning Tuesday, April 22 at 9 a.m. Applications will close Friday, April 25 at 5 p.m. Read on...
Due to asphalt paving work on the Fort Wayne Urban Trail project, South Harrison Street from West Main Street to West Wayne Street will be closed April 18 – April 25. Read on...
In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 150 seedlings to the public (one per household) via a simple phone registration. Read on...
There’s still time to register for the 2025 Fair Housing Summit scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne is offering sand and sandbags at the Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant beginning today at 1:00 p.m. for residents concerned about flooding on their property. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne, through its Public Art Commission, is seeking proposals from artists to work collaboratively with Harvester Neighborhood residents and create a piece of permanent art for the neighborhood. Read on...
The City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhoods Department is releasing the first of a series of Neighborhood 101 guides and videos to support residents in strengthening their neighborhood associations. Read on...
Now that the coldest winter temperatures are past, the Winter Contingency Plan is winding down the operation of additional overnight shelter beds and warming centers. Read on...
About 150 residents attended the Southeast Strategy Update Open House this evening and contributed their ideas for future improvements in the area. Read on...
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Harvester Neighborhood Association President Margaret Machlan today celebrated the completion of a new bus shelter as a milestone in neighborhood renewal efforts. Read on...
Mayor Sharon Tucker and Public Works Division leaders today announced $41.4 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements will occur throughout the community this construction season. Read on...
A recent report from the Brookings Institution reveals that the Fort Wayne metropolitan area has achieved one of the highest growth rates in Black-owned businesses nationwide. Read on...
