Akron's recent efforts in sustainability and community engagement have been recognized by the National Civic League, which ...

Christopher Hardesty, a University of Akron alumnus with nearly a decade of economic development experience, will head the ...

Three teens are in custody for the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed last month in Akron, police reported ...

Akron City Council passed legislation on June 9 allowing mayor Shammas Malik's administration to begin searching for a firm to conduct a review of the Akron Police Department's use of force ...

A Bicentennial History” offers an in-depth account on subjects that haven’t been covered or covered thoroughly in previous ...

Akron celebrates its bicentennial with the historical anthology "Akron at 200," edited by Dave Lieberth and Dr. Jon Miller.

Since becoming the mayor of Akron in January 2024, Shammas Malik has faced challenges and controversial issues. Malik delivered his second State of the City address at Lock 3 Park.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and his wife, Alice, stand for the presentation of colors before his State of the City address to a gathering at Lock 3 Park on June 3, 2025, in Akron.© Phil Masturzo ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is mourning the loss of Detective Clay Cozart, a longtime officer who served the ...

Akron’s new Connect at the Rec program offers free recreation for teens on five Friday evenings this summer. The program ...

The Goodyear Heights neighborhood in Akron will face rolling blackouts that could last for 12 hours Monday afternoon.