summit lake

Restoration of the north shore park includes a trail around Summit Lake.

A new farm has turned vacant land productive, but restrictions within city limits is hindering its growth.

Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a proposal by fellow Republicans to repay fines to companies cited for violating public health orders during the coronavirus pandemic; Summit MetroParks’ new Nature Center is officially open at Akron’s Summit Lake; the venture capitalist and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” has joined the crowded Republican race for an Ohio U.S. Senate seat; and more stories.

Built in a former pumphouse, the four-year project cost $1.5 million

Summit Beach Amusement Park attracted huge crowds for decades with a well-known ballroom and a large swimming pool, until closing in 1958.

The funding will be used to continue improving the neighborhood that has experienced a decade of progress.

The Knight Foundation announced it has committed $8 million in investments, in the form of grants, to help revamp some of Akron’s public spaces.Half of…

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…

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is trying out a new program that aims to help people who live in public housing overcome obstacles for…

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 29:$10M Summit Lake plan moves forward;University of Akron event canceled amid coronavirus…