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Downtown Akron, Summit Lake, and the Ohio & Erie Canal Park are all undergoing a transformation under the Akron Civic Commons initiative.
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In the "Sound of Ideas" series "Get to NEO a Leader," host Rick Jackson talks to mayors and city managers throughout Northeast Ohio about the assets and challenges in their part of the region. What community should they highlight next? Send your ideas to us now!
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The nonprofit Starting Point says there are nearly 20% fewer child care slots available in Northeast Ohio than there were in January 2020.
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India Rush of India Ink Tattoo Company is the first Black, female, and queer-identifying tattoo shop owner in Akron.
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The departure of Akron's police chief, state school report cards, the UAW strike and more news will be discuss during this week's Reporter's Roundtable.
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Marshall Project Cleveland and News 5 found reasons included failing to pay court fines and missing child support payments.
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The deadline for contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and three major automakers is Thursday night.
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