‘We all have a part to play,’ Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says in third State of the City address

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik provided updates on his Together for Akron plan at his State of the City address on Tuesday. The ...
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Akron first-time buyers could get $7,500 to buy a home this summer

First-time homebuyers in Akron, Ohio may soon receive up to $7,500 to put toward down payments and closing costs, as part of a new housing initiative announced by Mayor Shammas Malik. The program is ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveils down payment assistance plan for first-time homebuyers

Malik says eligible buyers could receive up to $7,500 for closing costs and down payments.

Join Akron's Black-led groups in addressing housing, safety | Opinion

Leader of the Freedom BLOC says Black people have been working for years on ideas the Civic Assembly handed to Akron mayor ...

Akron use-of-force review recommends dozens of changes to policing

Authors of a report examining Akron police use of force provide 58 recommendations; the city says it has already fulfilled 18 ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik honors first responders during State of the City address

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik gave his third State of the City address Monday. During his speech, he honored first responders who ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivers 2026 State of the City address: Here are some of the highlights

In his State of the City address on Tuesday, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik touched on a number of topics ranging from safety to ...

Here's why Akron wants to get rid of minimum lot sizes for new homes

Akron's planning director, Kyle Julien, discusses how the city is proposing to make Akron more attractive to builders.

Akron's iconic blimps get their own special day June 6. What to know

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced the city's first 'Blimp Day' holiday will be held on June 6, celebrating the iconic ...