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.

City Of Akron Declares ‘Devo Day' Ahead Of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Voting

“The City of Akron has an unbelievable sense of pride, especially when it involves the success of our people,” said Mayor Horrigan.

City Of Akron Continues Progress On Equity And Fiscal Health Strategies

In June of 2020, Mayor Horrigan released the City of Akron Procurement and Inclusion Report.

Akron Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For The Crossings At Auld Farms Housing Development

The City of Akron hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today, March 25 for the first new housing development in city limits in decades.

Summit County Clerk Of Courts Announces Charitable Donations

The office’s Jeans Pass Program provides donations to three Summit County charitable organizations through employee contributions.

Mayor Horrigan Announces Akronite App Expanding To More Akron Neighborhoods

Akronite App, powered by Colu, now has 170 participating businesses

The City Of Akron Nominates Projects For Funding Through The Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF)

The City of Akron has nominated several projects for funding through the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for 2021.

Akron Named To List Of Top Ten Metros For Minority-Owned Businesses In The U.S.

The lack of wealth in that community is currently a major impairment to accessing the capital necessary to start businesses organically.

City Of Akron Now Accepting Applications For Next Police Chief

A public survey will coincide with applicant submittals

A New Chapter Emerges For The Akron Airdock

Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research to expand research, development, and manufacturing of airships in Akron

City Of Akron And City Of Cuyahoga Falls Announce Joint Venture To Create Master Plan For The Valley

“This is a plan that is long overdue - we all see the potential that exists in the Valley, our backyard, so close to the National Park."

City Of Akron Renews Its Electric Aggregation Program

— The City of Akron has successfully renewed its electric aggregation program, with generation that is 100% carbon-free.

City Of Akron Announces 2023 East Exchange Street Corridor Project

Public comments are requested by March 29, 2021

Mayor Horrigan Announces Upcoming Lead Service Line Replacement Program For 2021 And 2022

Akron’s efforts to remove and replace lead service lines continue with substantial funding from the Ohio EPA over the next two years

Mayor Horrigan Announces Upcoming Cabinet Changes

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is announcing upcoming reorganization of existing City departments and changes within his cabinet.

Mayor Horrigan Reveals New Online Platform Focused On Increasing Homeownership In Akron

The online tool, which will cost the City $10,000 per year to maintain, is helpful to both residents and builders looking to build in Akron.

City Of Akron Offices Closed February 15 In Observance Of Presidents’ Day

All municipal offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021 in observance of Washington’s Birthday / Presidents’ Day.

The City Of Akron Utilities Business Office Drop Box Relocating

Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has announced a change in the City’s Utilities Business Office (UBO) drop box location.

Mayor Horrigan Announces Beginning Of National Search For New Akron Police Chief

Chief Kenneth R. Ball II retires after 30 years of faithful service

Mayor Horrigan Withdraws LaDue Oil And Gas Proposal

Funding still needed for water and sewer infrastructure and program needs

Mayor Horrigan Releases Comprehensive Tree Canopy Study And Long-Term Strategy To Sustain Akron’s Urban Forest

— Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is releasing the 2021 Akron Urban Tree Canopy Assessment and Planting Plan. 

City Of Akron Offices Closed January 18 In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mayor Horrigan Issues Update On Rubber Worker Statue Installation

Popular commemorative brick sales extended through April 2021

Mayor Horrigan Announces The Retirement Of Adele Roth, Director Of Development

Adele then attended the Université de Nice and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from the University of Akron.

2021 City Of Akron Capital Budget Outlines $414 Million Of Investments

In Neighborhood Streets, Parks, Housing, Safety Facilities, Water & Sewer Infrastructure

City Of Akron To Begin Roadway Work For Phase II Of Main Street Corridor Project On January 4

Starting Monday, January 4, 2021, the project will enter its next stage, which includes excavation and utility work in the roadway.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan Calls For Reopening Of Akron USPS Processing Facility

Statement of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan Calling for the Immediate Reopening of the USPS Processing Facility in Akron

City Of Akron Offices Closed December 25 And January 1 In Observance Of Christmas Day And New Year’s Day

"Each year we provide this extra service to our residents after the holidays, many of whom have additional items to discard or recycle”

City Of Akron And Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Reopen Towpath Trail From Mustill Store To Memorial Parkway

“Reopening this section of the Towpath Trail is a long-awaited milestone,” said Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan & Summit County Executive Encourage Liquor Permit Holders To Apply For The Ohio Bar & Restaurant Assistance Fund

The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders.

Mayor Horrigan Outlines Ongoing Community-Wide Campaign To Provide Over $1M In Financial Assistance To Thousands Of Akron Families In 2020

"These services will have long-term positive impacts. And robust help continues to be available to those who need it. "

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan Issues Statement On Coronavirus

I am confident that this ordinance captured people’s attention and resulted in voluntary compliance by residents across our City.

Mayor Horrigan Introduces Plan To Hire 12 Police Officers Focused On Dramatically Enhancing Community Connections & Reducing Gun Violence

Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan submitted legislation to accept grant funds to hire 12 new officers in the Akron Police Department.

Mayor Horrigan Issues Request For Proposals For Conservation Of Theiss Road Property

In August of this year, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP) for residential development of this site.

Mayor Horrigan Issues Statement Regarding Personal Experience With Coronavirus

“This fall, like many others in our community, I was tested for COVID-19 after experiencing qualifying symptoms."

City Of Akron Limits Private Gatherings To Prevent Continued Uncontrolled Spread Of COVID-19

Hospital, public health, and business leaders support measure to restrict large gatherings

Mayor Horrigan Introduces Legislation To Limit Private Gatherings In The City Of Akron

The ordinance is being sponsored by Mayor Horrigan and Council President Margo Sommerville.

Akron Lock 3 Announces New Winter Programming For 2020

Today, Mayor Horrigan has announced new programming coming to Lock 3 this winter season.

Akron City Partners Unveil Age-Friendly Akron Needs Assessment

Today, the City of Akron Commission on Aging unveiled the Needs Assessment findings.