Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Akron Area

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Mayor Horrigan Issues Update On Police Chief Search

“This morning, Eric Hawkins withdrew his name from consideration for the position of Chief of the Akron Police Department. "

Mayor Horrigan And The City Of Akron Recognize June 19 As Juneteenth Independence Day

Several events are taking place in 2021 in honor of the holiday.

Mayor Horrigan Announces Neighborhood-Based Fourth Of July Fireworks

The four synchronized neighborhood displays will begin at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday July 4, 2021.

City Of Akron Offices Reopen For In-Person Services And General Public Access Beginning Today

Beginning today, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, City of Akron offices will reopen for in-person services and general public access.

Akron Named As Finalist In Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

As a Mayors Challenge finalist, Akron now advances to the four-month Champion Phase of the competition.

Akron Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a series of blood drives soon in the Akron area.

Akron Camp Next: Empower Young People

Camp Next is an event by Electric Impulse Communications meant to empower our young people.

Akron: Outside Voices Concert Series By The Akron Symphony Orchestra

The Akron Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce its return to the concert stage with the Outside Voices Concert Series.

Mayor Dan Horrigan Announces Plans For Public Engagement In Final Phase Of Akron Police Chief Search

The Chief of Police position became vacated with the retirement of Chief Ken Ball in February 2021.

The 10 Most Common Problems We See from AC Units

We have made a list of the most common issues and mistakes we see to help you keep your AC system a background player

Downtown Akron's Lock 3 Releases Full Schedule For June Events And Concerts

Rock the Lock every Fri. in June through Aug. featuring your favorite tribute bands. Gates open at 6 p.m., and concerts begin at 7 p.m.

Mayor Dan Horrigan And Akron Parks Collaborative Announce 2021 Akron Parks Challenge Winners

“West Akron has a new destination – and, it’s called Kerr Park!” shared E.J. Brinson of the Summit County Think Tank Coalition.

City Of Akron And Partners Launch Another Round Of The Recycle Right Campaign To Further Improve Curbside Recycling

The “Feet on the Street” Cart-Tagging Campaign is part of The Recycling Partnership’s $49,100 Grant to Improve Recycling in Akron

City Of Akron And Akron Children's Hospital Jump Into A Healthy Summer

The activity bags are free and will be delivered to participants’ doorsteps. To register, please visit Lock3Live.com.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Akron Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held in the Akron area.

Akron: Ward 1 Councilman Rich Swirsky Passes Away From Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Councilman Rich Swirsky lost his courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. 

Akron Offices Closed For Business On Monday, May 31 In Observance Of Memorial Day

All City of Akron municipal offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Mayor Horrigan And Council President Sommerville Announce Immediate Enhancements To Police Auditor Position

The Auditor also serves as an alternative means to initiate a citizen complaint against an Akron police officer.

Akron Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

City Of Akron To Rescind Local Face Covering Mandate In Accordance With Updated State And Federal Guidelines

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available, at no cost, to any person 12 years of age or older.

City Of Akron Celebrates Installation Of Rubber Worker Statue In Downtown Akron

"We're incredibly excited to unveil the final product to the residents of Akron," said Mayor Dan Horrigan.

Mayor Horrigan Releases Updated City Housing Strategy “Planning To Grow Akron 2.0”

On May 12, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and the City's Office of Integrated Development introduced at the inaugural APEX event.

Akron City Council Passes Legislation To Prohibit Housing Discrimination Based On Source Of Income

Additional legislation passed to reduce evictions when tenants come forward with back-owed rent

The City Of Akron Celebrates 47th Year Of Free Summer Dance Performances At The 14th Annual Heinz Poll Dance Festival

For the 47th year, the City of Akron will present free professional dance performances in city parks this summer.

Akron-Summit County Public Library: Flights Of Fancy

There have been a lot of recent novels about pigeons, lately. Don't ask why, just enjoy.

Mayor Horrigan Announces Rubber City Match Applications Open Today - May 3, 2021

Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of the Rubber City Match program.

Akron: Mayor Horrigan Releases The 2021 Akron Street Resurfacing List

Today, Mayor Dan Horrigan has released the full 2021 Akron Resurfacing list.

City Of Akron's Racial Equity And Social Justice Taskforce Releases First Quarter Subcommittee Reports

In June of 2020, Akron City Council, with support from Mayor Dan Horrigan, declared racism a public health crisis.

The City Of Akron Celebrates Public Green Space With Third Annual Akron Parks Week, May 10-16

The goal of this ongoing initiative is to encourage residents to visit and celebrate their local City parks.

Mayor Horrigan Announces Open Applications For New Police Officers

The City of Akron is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be accepted through June 25, 2021.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Akron Area

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives in the Akron area soon.

City Of Akron To Install 28 Speed Tables In Residential Neighborhoods To Reduce Speeding And Enhance Safety

“We noticed a dramatic change on Edgewood Avenue during the test period last year,” Akron Zoo CEO Doug Piekarz said

Mayor Horrigan Announces Priorities For $153M In American Rescue Plan Funding

Mayor Horrigan and his administration have identified six key priorities for expenditures.

Akron: Barberton WiFi Zone Project Set To Impact Over 800 Public Housing Recipients

The Barberton WiFi Zone is a part of an ongoing AMHA WiFi Zone Initiative throughout Summit County.

Akron: DRB Systems, LLC Acquires Washify Services, LLC

“Today, more than ever, we have assembled the best minds in the car wash industry,” said DRB CEO and President Dan Pittman.

Akron-Summit County Public Library: Week Of The Young Child: Exploring Music At Home

Parents are their children's first teachers, and we know young children learn best through play. What better way to teach your child tha ...

Akron-Summit County Public Library: Work Together Wednesday: What Children Learn Through Block Play

During block play, children develop reading, writing, math, science, language, and social skills. When children build with blocks, child ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Akron Area

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Akron area.

Akron Parks Challenge Opens April 1

A virtual FAQ event will take place on April 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., and to register, please visit AkronParks.org or Facebook.com/AkronParks.

City Of Akron Announces 2022 Goodyear Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project

The City of Akron is proposing to replace the Goodyear Boulevard Bridge over the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.