City of Akron

Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville explains the effect of the six charter amendments voters passed Tuesday and what comes next.

Police body cams, hiring practices changed by new rules.

Before the pandemic, the city of Akron, like many Rust Belt cities, was taking a close look at ways to engage the community, and draw in new residents.A…

Northeast Ohio is not exempt from the rising tide of gun violence sweeping across the nation.But the pandemic has brought challenges hindering the work of…

Akron officials today unveil a new cultural plan after two years of community forums and public review. And residents have overwhelmingly asked for more…

Akron officials are taking a “deep dive” into how they spend, and are finding that minority-owned businesses are not getting a fair shake when it comes to…

In 2019, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and its partners made steady progress in efforts to connect the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, border to border,…

The City of Akron is launching an app to make recycling easier for its residents. The “Akron Recycles” app can be downloaded on all mobile devices. The…

The University of Akron is experimenting with new ideas to enhance sustainability and foster a better relationship with the City of Akron. Faculty and…

Akron city leaders are crediting residents for helping to keep the city clean.Keep Akron Beautiful released the results of its annual Community Appearance…