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

Akron police have arrested three individuals, including two teens, wanted in connection to the shooting death of Javion Fort.

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 ...

In honor of the city's bicentennial, the Akron Beacon Journal has been asking community members and city leaders to do just ...

Akron police responded to a reported shooting in the 200 block of Cole Avenue around 5 p.m. and found a 20-year-old man on a porch with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

One victim, LaTeris Cook, 27, of Akron, has died. The church hosted the vigil, while the Victim Assistance Program and the ADM Board of Summit County partnered to join the city in support.

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

The All-America City Award recognizes 10 communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and ...