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 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.

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

Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville explains the effect of the six charter amendments voters passed Tuesday and what comes next.

Police body cams, hiring practices changed by new rules.

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…