No Fooling: April 1 is Devo Day in Akron

The Akron-based band is up for consideration to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Half of Fame and the city is campaigning on their behalf.

Federal Tax Refunds In Summit County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Summit County neighbors.

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.

Coronavirus Cases Down In Akron Area As Vaccinations Increase

Here is how Ohio is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

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.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Akron Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Akron area within the next two weeks.

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.

In Akron Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Summit County.

Mayor Horrigan Announces Akronite App Expanding To More Akron Neighborhoods

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

Akron Area Bankruptcies In Year Of COVID-19: See Trend

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Summit County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

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

How Close Are Akron Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here is the latest data on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Summit County as the pandemic wanes.

Governor DeWine Appoints Considine To NEOMED Board Of Trustees

The chief executive officer emeritus of Akron Children’s Hospital will serve a nine-year appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

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.

How Reliable Is Your Ohio Power Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Akron area and across OH serve their electric customers.

City Of Akron Announces 2023 East Exchange Street Corridor Project

Public comments are requested by March 29, 2021

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Akron Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Summit County and across OH as the pandemic wanes.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Akron Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Akron area.

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

Weekly Update: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Akron Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Akron.

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.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Akron Area

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Summit County.

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

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Akron Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Akron.

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. 

How Close Are Akron Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here is the latest federal data on which hospitals and ICUs are closest to capacity in Summit County.

Weekly Update: See Which Akron Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

See how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Summit County and across Ohio.

Hospital Capacity In The Akron Area: See The Latest

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Akron area.

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.

Here's How Close Akron Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Akron area.