City of Akron

The change comes after a resident brought up concerns last month about how predominantly Christian opening prayers were. A national organization that advocates for the separation of church and state also reached out to council urging it to stop prayers altogether.

The council underwent three days of hearings before the budget committee last week and is expected to make a decision today.

Residents say the zoning code should call for less density, more green practices in future developments around the CVNP.

The federal American Rescue Plan funds will go toward housing, community centers, and more.

The city of Akron has announced the relaunch of its Recycle Right campaign as a part of a grant awarded to the city by the Recycling Partnership.

The funding will be used to upgrade and improve the parks in West Akron and Middlebury.

After so many closures and cancellations in 2020, plans are being made for socially distanced events this year.

The city sought to study its tree coverage to see how much has been lost during a major sewer construction project and now wants to advance equity with future efforts.

Citizens express concern about the impact fracking could have on the city's water supply.

An additional 75 miles of road will also be re-paved under Mayor Horrigan's capital budget