Akron

Embrace the season with art outdoors or enjoy new exhibitions in Cleveland. There are many ways to enjoy arts and culture around the region this week. Here are five suggestions.

On a day in January each year, workers and volunteers from various outreach groups in Summit County go out to encampments to count how many people are seeking shelter and connect them with resources.

The corruption trial of former speaker Larry Householder is set to begin with jury selection.

The Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority is looking for additional public feedback on its plan to improve its proposed Reimagine Metro plan that aims to make public transit more frequent and accessible in the region.

Homeless outreach advocates recently met with city officials to clarify procedures for encampment clean-ups going forward after concerns were raised late last year.

Mayor Dan Horrigan announced Thursday the latest round of grants meant to curb violence in the city, with a focus of the $2.8 million investment on opportunities for youth.

Regional stakeholders say they are thrilled about Northeast Ohio’s prospects but aware that the local environment is not as robust as it should be.

Negotiating teams for both sides met all day Saturday and much of Sunday in Akron behind closed doors, trying to build a consensus despite things becoming acrimonious in recent weeks. The union has been without a contract for roughly six months.

The negotiation teams for both the administration and the Akron Education Association couldn’t come to an agreement after meeting for six hours Thursday, and will meet again Saturday morning.

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