Akron Public Schools Virtual Q&A on Enrollment Today

Akron Public Schools hosts a virtual open enrollment Q&A on October 17, 12-1 p.m.

Oct 15, 2024 at 11:08 AM School

Akron YMCA Hosts Holiday Card Contest for Kids

Akron YMCA invites kids 6-12 to submit original artwork for the 2024 Holiday Card contest.

Oct 15, 2024 at 9:52 AM YMCA

Ohio Electricity Costs Expected to Surge in 2025

Ohio electricity costs may rise 933% in June 2025; Greater Akron Chamber offers resources.

Oct 14, 2024 at 2:06 PM Business

Win VIP Tickets to Carla Hall Event!

Akron-Summit Library offers VIP ticket giveaway for Carla Hall event on October 30.

Oct 14, 2024 at 12:08 PM Library

Italian-American Heritage Day Celebrated in Akron Today

Italian-American Heritage and Culture Day celebrated in Akron; municipal offices closed, no trash delays.

Oct 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM Gov

Super Senior Series Scores Impress at Akron YMCA

The Akron Area YMCA's Super Senior Series ended successfully, led by Lake Anna YMCA's 1,940 points.

Oct 12, 2024 at 8:05 PM YMCA

Akron Fire Department Celebrates National Fire Prevention Week

Akron Fire Department hosted an open house for National Fire Prevention Week, thanking attendees.

Oct 12, 2024 at 3:13 PM EMS

Library Honors James A. Price Jr. With Benches

Christy Price donated to the Norton Library, honoring her late husband, James A. Price Jr.

Oct 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM Library

"Akron Launches 'File of Life' for Emergencies"

Akron promotes "File of Life" for accessible health info during emergencies. Download is available online.

Oct 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM Gov

Akron Receives Federal Praise for Lead Pipe Removal

Akron is praised for lead pipe removal, aiming to be lead-free by 2025.

Oct 10, 2024 at 3:41 PM Gov

Akron Schools Weekly Update: Halloween, Athletics, Resources

Akron Public Schools week's update: Halloween events, APS athletics honors, and mental health resources.

Oct 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM School

Dias Family Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame

Dias Family inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021 for significant contributions.

Oct 10, 2024 at 3:02 PM School

Akron Honors Sacrifices of Fallen Firefighters Today

Akron honors 15 fallen firefighters, recognizing their bravery and family sacrifices during a memorial ceremony.

Oct 10, 2024 at 2:36 PM Gov

Unlock Business Growth with Entrepreneurial Operating System

Andy Platt discusses EOS to help small businesses overcome growth challenges in Episode 89.

Oct 10, 2024 at 12:58 PM Business

YMCA Seeks Workers for Job Fair at KSU

Akron Area YMCA is hiring at a KSU job fair for child-focused positions.

Oct 10, 2024 at 11:34 AM YMCA

Local Market Highlights Authentic Latin American Cuisine

Akron highlights El Bodegon Market for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating authentic Latin American groceries.

Oct 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM Gov

Free Smoke Detectors Available for Akron Residents!

Akron Fire Department encourages smoke detector safety, offering free detectors and installation for residents.

Oct 10, 2024 at 8:29 AM EMS

Akron Fire Safety House Visits Local Elementary Schools

Akron Fire Safety House taught fire safety at local schools during Fire Prevention Week.

Oct 10, 2024 at 8:18 AM EMS

Akron Chamber Introduces Business Resource Navigator Online

Greater Akron Chamber's Business Navigator offers tailored resources for local businesses through a questionnaire.

Oct 9, 2024 at 3:02 PM Business

Akron Offices Closed for Italian-American Heritage Day.

Akron municipal offices will close on October 14 for Italian-American Heritage and Culture Day.

Oct 9, 2024 at 2:41 PM Gov

Akron Firefighters Live Video Event Announcement!

Akron is hosting a live video event with local firefighters, organized by the Mayor's Office.

Oct 9, 2024 at 12:02 PM Gov

Akron's Trick or Treat Celebration on October 26!

Akron's Trick or Treat is on October 26, from 5 to 7 PM in neighborhoods.

Oct 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM Gov

**Akron Police Seek Help Identifying Robbery Suspect**

Akron Police seek community assistance in identifying suspect from October 4 aggravated robbery.

Oct 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM Police

Akron Residents Showcase Art on Traffic Boxes

Akron selects 14 artists to decorate 20 Traffic Control Boxes across 10 city wards.

Oct 9, 2024 at 9:45 AM Gov

Firefighters Live Q&A This Wednesday at Noon!

Akron Fire Department hosts Facebook Live Q&A on October 9 for Fire Prevention Week.

Oct 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM Gov

Dump Truck Rolls onto SUV in Akron Accident

Dump truck rolled onto SUV in Akron; no injuries reported, passenger needed assistance to exit.

Oct 9, 2024 at 8:01 AM EMS

Cooking Leads Home Fire Causes: Fire Prevention Week

Cooking causes most home fires; Fire Prevention Week 2024 emphasizes fire safety education.

Oct 9, 2024 at 7:20 AM EMS

October Lit Loot Boxes Now Available for Students!

October Lit Loot boxes for grades 4-12 are available at Akron-Summit Library. Sign up online!

Oct 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM Library

Cooking: Top Cause of Home Fires Revealed

Cooking is the top cause of home fires; safety tips aim to prevent incidents.

Oct 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM Gov

Join Superintendent's Book Club: Read 20 Minutes Daily!

Akron Public Schools promotes daily reading in the Superintendent's Book Club with prizes for participants.

Oct 8, 2024 at 12:39 PM School

Federal Reserve Opens 2024 Small Business Credit Survey

The Federal Reserve's 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is open until November 1 for small businesses.

Oct 8, 2024 at 12:05 PM Business

Akron's Glass Recycling Guidelines: Do's and Don'ts

Akron's glass recycling program details acceptable items and those that shouldn't be recycled.

Oct 3, 2024 at 3:54 PM Gov

Women Empowered for Board Leadership Success

WNLI session provided insights for women on board opportunities and leadership development. Next session: Nov 21.

Oct 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM Business

Akron Book Fest Returns March 8, 2025!

Akron Book Fest returns March 8, 2025; applications for participants open until November 17, 2024.

Oct 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM Library

Help Identify Purse Snatching Suspects in Akron

Akron Police seek help identifying two suspects in September 28 purse snatching theft.

Oct 2, 2024 at 10:44 AM Police

Cyclist Celebrates Ronald McDonald House in Akron

Jeff Bekos biked through Akron to honor Ronald McDonald House Charities and their support.

Oct 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM Gov

Connect with Talented Women for Board Diversity

Greater Akron Chamber offers a free directory to connect organizations with women for board diversity.

Sep 27, 2024 at 3:23 PM Business

Akron Residents Urged to Recycle Glass Responsibly

Akron residents can recycle glass easily by following four simple steps to support sustainability.

Sep 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM Gov

Akron Marathon History Discussed on Akron Mirror Podcast

Bret Treier discusses Akron Marathon history on the Akron Mirror Podcast; listen on Spotify.

Sep 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM Library

Akron Marathon Set for September 28, 2024

Akron Marathon occurs September 28, 2024; plan for traffic delays and road closures.

Sep 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM Police

Kolesar Leads Relay Honoring Marathon Award Winner

Jill Kolesar led a relay in Akron to honor Bret Treier, Ambassador award winner.

Sep 25, 2024 at 7:15 PM YMCA

Akron Mayor's Office Thanks Police for Recent Arrests

Akron Mayor's Office thanked Police for arrests, lacking details on the case shared on Facebook.

Sep 23, 2024 at 3:03 PM Gov

Help Police Identify Armed Robbery Suspect in Akron

Akron Police seek public assistance identifying armed robbery suspect from September 21 incident.

Sep 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM Police

Register Now for Super Senior Series in October

Akron Area YMCA urges registration for Super Senior Series on October 11-12 at akronymca.org/register.

Sep 23, 2024 at 10:07 AM YMCA

Akron YMCA Honors Ms. Mattie on World Gratitude Day

Akron YMCA celebrates World Gratitude Day, honoring Ms. Mattie's positive impact on the community.

Sep 21, 2024 at 2:09 PM YMCA

Free Groceries and Vouchers at Summit Fresh Market

Summit Fresh Mobile Market offers groceries and $25 vouchers on September 21 in Akron.

Sep 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM Gov

K9 Officer Justice and Officer Edsall Retire Together

K9 Officer Justice and Officer Edsall retire after dedicated service to Akron Police Department.

Sep 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM Police

Boss Park Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Community Improvements

Akron's Boss Park ribbon-cutting celebrated new enhancements and community contributions.

Sep 19, 2024 at 3:43 PM Gov

More Women at the Table in Leadership Roles

Podcast discusses WNLI Board Leadership Initiative, promoting women's access to board positions.

Sep 19, 2024 at 1:18 PM Business

Celebrate Cultural Heritage Through Recipe Sharing

Akron YMCA invites members to share cultural recipes during Welcome Week, September 16-22.

Sep 18, 2024 at 9:45 AM YMCA

Akron Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Local Cuisine

Akron honors Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting La Reina Boricua, a Puerto Rican restaurant.

Sep 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM Gov

Akron Police Department Mourns Rev. Dr. Bob Denton

Rev. Dr. Bob Denton, longtime APD chaplain and community leader, has passed away.

Sep 17, 2024 at 3:20 PM Police

Ladder Truck 9 Relocates to New Akron Fire Station

Ladder Truck 9 will move to Fire Station #12, improving coverage and efficiency in Akron.

Sep 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM EMS

Akron Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Local Spotlights

Akron celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting local individuals and businesses, encouraging community participation.

Sep 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM Gov

Akron Promotes 988 Lifeline for Crisis Support

Akron encourages residents to save 988 for suicide crisis support, available 24/7.

Sep 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM Gov

Air Quality Monitoring Near Rosemary Blvd Concludes Safely

Akron's air quality monitoring post-fire shows safe levels; water samples continue amid ongoing testing.

Sep 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM Gov

Akron Honors 30 Young Leaders for Future Impact

Akron Chamber celebrated 30 young professionals for their career excellence and community impact.

Sep 13, 2024 at 2:42 PM Business

YMCA Introduces Multilingual Feature for Welcome Week

Akron YMCA celebrates Welcome Week, launching a multilingual website feature for better accessibility.

Sep 13, 2024 at 10:09 AM YMCA

Akron Fire Department Promotes Kevin Bruening to Lieutenant

Kevin Bruening promoted to Lieutenant from Firefighter/Medic in Akron Fire Department.

Sep 13, 2024 at 9:32 AM EMS

Global Entertainment Expo Promotes Multicultural Unity in Akron

Akron event on September 21, 2024, celebrates multicultural unity, organized by Shanti Community Farms.

Sep 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM School

Cleveland Clinic Opens Pediatric Care Facility in Akron

Cleveland Clinic opens a new pediatric office in Akron, enhancing healthcare access for children.

Sep 12, 2024 at 4:15 PM Gov

Akron Public Schools Weekly Update Highlights Services

Akron Public Schools highlights include food pantries, strategic meetings, and free zoo days.

Sep 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM School

Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees" Available on Libby

"The Bean Trees" by Kingsolver is available on Libby; join the Community Read celebration.

Sep 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM Library

Patriot Day Remembers Lives Lost and Community Strength

Patriot Day in Akron honors 9/11 victims, celebrating resilience, courage, and community unity.

Sep 11, 2024 at 12:12 PM Business

Akron Community Supports New York After 9/11

Akron citizens donated significantly to New York after 9/11, supporting FDNY efforts.

Sep 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM Gov

YMCA Akron's Welcome Week to feature Community Cookbook.

Akron Area YMCA in Ohio hosts Welcome Week with a community cookbook to honor cultural diversity.

Sep 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM YMCA

Fall Fun: Library's StoryWalk Trail Offers Outdoor Reading

Akron-Summit County Public Library hosts Bath Community Park StoryWalk® Trail featuring "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom."

Sep 10, 2024 at 3:21 PM Library

Brown St. intersection closed for water main construction

Brown St. at E. Exchange St. closed Sept. 11-13 for water main construction detour in place.

Sep 10, 2024 at 2:44 PM Police

Greater Akron Chamber announces 2024 Women of Achievement

2024 Women of Achievement Award winners announced by Greater Akron Chamber in various categories.

Sep 10, 2024 at 9:40 AM Business

Lit Loot boxes bring joy to students

Akron library offers Lit Loot boxes with books and goodies for students in grades 4-12.

Sep 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM Library

Akron Police urge secure gun storage awareness. #akronpdprotecting

Akron Police urge secure storage for firearms to prevent thefts; 200k guns stolen yearly. #akronpdprotecting

Sep 9, 2024 at 11:38 AM Police

Akron YMCA Hosts Super Senior Series in 2024

YMCA Akron hosts 2024 Super Senior Series for members 55+ with Medical Mutual sponsorship.

Sep 9, 2024 at 10:10 AM YMCA

Akron Fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd Fully Extinguished

Fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd. in Akron extinguished, air quality normal, firefighter recovering, investigation ongoing.

Sep 7, 2024 at 3:34 PM Gov

Ohio Governor Establishes $31 Million Polymer Innovation Hub

Ohio establishes Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub for polymer research, aiming to boost industry innovation.

Sep 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM Gov

Akron Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Suspects

Akron Police seek public's help to identify theft suspects from 5 Below store incidents.

Sep 6, 2024 at 2:25 PM Police

Akron YMCA joins Senior Safari at Zoo

Akron Area YMCA at Akron Zoo's Senior Safari for an age-friendly experience by the slide.

Sep 6, 2024 at 12:01 PM YMCA

New Innovation Hub in Akron boosts polymer research

Greater Akron's new Innovation Hub boosts polymer industry, economy, and job creation with state support.

Sep 6, 2024 at 11:55 AM Business

Greater Akron Polymer Hub secures $41.65M investment

Polymer Industry Cluster secures $41.65 million for Akron Polymer Innovation Hub, creating jobs and investments.

Sep 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM Business

Hazmat incident at commercial business on Rosemary Blvd

Akron Fire Department handling hazmat incident on Rosemary Blvd in Akron, Ohio. Public advised to avoid area.

Sep 5, 2024 at 1:41 PM Gov

New Features Released for Akron Library App Update

Akron-Summit County Public Library in Ohio has a new mobile app update; users are urged to download.

Sep 5, 2024 at 12:47 PM Library

Akron Fire and Summit County Dive Team Train Together

Akron Fire and Summit County Dive Teams train together for water rescues at Portage Lakes.

Sep 5, 2024 at 12:40 PM EMS

YMCA teams compete in tower-building challenge

LEAD meeting at Akron YMCA featured tower-building activity with winning groups chosen by President & CEO.

Sep 5, 2024 at 10:59 AM YMCA

Akron Area YMCA closed for Labor Day

Akron Area YMCA locations in Akron, Ohio, closed for Labor Day but 24/7 access available.

Sep 2, 2024 at 10:32 AM YMCA

Akron Library closed, offers 24/7 digital collection access.

Akron-Summit County Public Library is closed. Enjoy 24/7 access to digital collection on Libby app.

Sep 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM Library

City of Akron Offices Closed for Labor Day

Akron, Ohio municipal offices closed for Labor Day, trash collection delayed by one day.

Sep 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM Gov

Akron Municipal Buildings Closed for Labor Day

Akron's municipal buildings closed for Labor Day. No curbside pickup on September 2; resumed September 3.

Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM Gov

Free Library Cards Available to Ohio Residents

Akron-Summit County Public Library offers free library cards to Ohio residents, workers, and students. Apply in person or online.

Sep 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM Library

Perkins Woods Pool last open swim - August 28th

Perkins Woods Pool in Akron, Ohio last open swim on August 28th from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Sep 1, 2024 at 6:20 AM Gov

Second Annual Akron City Festival Tomorrow at Cascade Plaza

Second Akron City Festival tomorrow, 12-6 PM at Cascade Plaza, featuring future leaders celebration and parade.

Aug 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM Gov

Akron Libraries Closed Labor Day Weekend for Holiday

All Akron library locations closed September 1-2 for Labor Day.

Aug 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM Library

Akron Police Seek Help in Identifying Theft Suspect

Akron Police seek help identifying theft suspect involved in a crime on August 8, 2024. Contact details provided.

Aug 30, 2024 at 1:26 PM Police

Akron Superintendent Robinson reveals goals for students.

Dr. Robinson shared his goals for Akron students at the start of the school year.

Aug 30, 2024 at 12:21 PM School

Findley CLC Hosts Kindergarten Letter Signing Event

Findley CLC in Akron, Ohio hosts kindergarten letter signing event on September 3, 8-9:30 am.

Aug 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM School

Greater Akron Celebrates Women of Achievement in 2024

2024 Women of Achievement award ceremony in Greater Akron celebrated gender equity and workplace diversity.

Aug 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM Business

Firefighter/Medic promoted to Lieutenant in Akron Fire Department.

Lt. Zachary Skelly of the Akron Fire Department was promoted from Firefighter/Medic to Lieutenant.

Aug 29, 2024 at 11:51 AM EMS

Fall I Session Registration Now Open for YMCA Members

Registration for Fall I Session at Akron Area YMCA is now open for Program Members.

Aug 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM YMCA

Akron Public Schools Welcome Back Staff and Students

Akron Public Schools in Ohio happily welcomed back staff and students for another learning year.

Aug 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM School

ACE Mentor Program Awards Over $130,000 Scholarships

ACE Mentor Program in Akron-Canton guides students in architecture, construction, and engineering with CESO sponsorship.

Aug 28, 2024 at 3:41 PM Business

Akron PD urges safe transactions after robberies

Akron Police Department recommends using Safe Exchange Zone for online transactions to ensure safety.

Aug 28, 2024 at 3:34 PM Police

2nd Annual Akron City Festival This Sunday in Ohio

2nd Annual Akron City Festival on Sunday in Ohio with activities, parade, food vendors, and sponsors.

Aug 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM Gov