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An Akron council member proposed tightening certain public comment restrictions but withdrew the proposal Monday. He said he plans to revisit the proposal next year.

The Polymer Industry Cluster announced five new projects that will receive funding from the Ohio Department of Development Innovation Hub program, according to a press release. The program is helping accelerate innovation and create economic growth by capitalizing on Akron's history and experience with polymer science.

Akron will mark its official 200th birthday Dec. 6, 2025. Though the year-long celebration is coming to a close, some programming will continue next year thanks to residents' feedback.

The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, lists the defendants as the city of Akron, Mayor Shammas Malik, Police Chief Brian Harding, Officer Davon Fields and other police officers.

An Akron police officer shot a man after he was kicked out of a bar in Ellet last week. Body cam footage released Tuesday shows the man did not have a gun on him, despite witnesses reporting he had brandished a gun.

Akron officials are learning about residents' priorities as they work on the 2026 capital budget.

Dennis VanFossen Jr., a Soap Box Derby champion in his youth, previously served on the board of directors and stepped in as interim executive director ahead of this year’s Championship Race in June.

The city of Akron announced pedestrian improvements and housing as part of its Innerbelt master plan Thursday, with plans to release more details in the coming weeks.

The eight candidates all participated in an Akron Press Club debate Wednesday. There are four open seats on the Akron Board of Education in this year's election.

Akron officials and community members celebrated the reopening of Reservoir Park Community Center Tuesday night. The renovation included completely redoing the pool and expanding the community center.