West Akron

Economy

2020 Didn’t Stunt the Big Business of Renting in Akron

Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal

Despite the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, Akron's rental market continues to grow.

Economy

Akron Deals With the True Cost of Renting

Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal

Median gross rent in Akron is higher than every city in Ohio except for Columbus.

A drawing of the overall site plan for the Residences at Good Park.

Economy

A New Housing Development Is Proposed for West Akron

Abigail Bottar

A proposed new housing development in Akron involves an organization with a history in the city. This project takes them in a new direction.The proposed…

woman in face mask with coronavirus graphic.

Community

Morning Headlines: Ohio Passes 50,000 COVID-19 Cases; Wooster Schools May Split with Wayne Co. Fair

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Monday, June 29:Ohio passes 50,000 COVID-19 casesMore than 1,400 get tested for COVID-19 at West Akron pop-upCOVID-19…

Community

Morning Headlines: Akron Children's Plans $40M in Budget Cuts; UA Announces Pay, Budget Cuts

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, April 24:Akron Children's plans $40M in budget cuts;UA announces plans pay, budget cut;Akron Metro RTA bus…