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

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

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

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

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, ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivered his 2025 State of the City address at Lock 3 Park Tuesday afternoon. The speech was hosted by the Akron Roundtable, with free tickets available ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik’s second State of the City address focused on the city’s work to address public safety; economic development; health, housing and the environment; and education.

Mayor Shammas Malik's first attempt to initiate review was rejected 9-4 in February. After plan was modified, City Council approved it 10-3.

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.