Akron

An Akron police officer fatally shot Michael Jones, a 54 year old Black man, last summer. Officers were investigating a stolen U-Haul that Jones was driving.

Mayor Shammas Malik swore in 29 new police officers and two fire department arson investigators Friday upon their graduation from the Akron Police Academy. The graduating class's training had an emphasis on community engagement, according to police officials.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, Police Chief Brian Harding and Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich gave updates on violence intervention and prevention initiatives at a Wednesday press conference.

The new Summit County Board of Elections' building at 1050 East Tallmadge Avenue in Akron replaces to buildings the board used to occupy on Grant Street.

100 Black Men of Akron is looking for community partners to fight youth violence, members said at a press conference Monday.

The CitiCenter Building has largely been vacant since 2017, when Akron Public Utilities relocated, according to a press release from the city.

Akron was recognized as an All-American City by the National Civic League.

Akron is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Firestone Stadium June 14. The stadium was built in 1925 by the founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, according to city officials.

Akron is celebrating its bicentennial this year, filled with pomp and circumstance surrounding everything from the rubber industry to the abolitionist movement.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced a hospital-linked violence interruption pilot program and an Akron Police Department comprehensive community engagement plan in his 2025 State of the City address.