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Jul 17, 2025
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Jul 9, 2025

Veterans commission worried about plans to limit property taxes in Ohio

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Jun 25, 2025

Probate Court magistrate speaks about the importance of having a will

HousingDevelopmentEnvironment
Jun 11, 2025

Developer discusses plans for historic buildings--but, first, demolition

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Jun 2, 2025

State Road in line for upgrades, roundabout in the works for Quick Road intersection

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Jun 2, 2025

Council members ask questions about Lock 3 concerts, especially about non-local acts being hired to perform

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May 15, 2025

Violent crimes across city down from last year

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Apr 30, 2025

Haven of Rest minister outlines group's services

Housing
Apr 24, 2025

Board members, city officials discuss 'property wholesalers'

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Apr 23, 2025

Commissioners warn veterans about 'claim sharks' and discuss possible legislation against such practices

Apr 21, 2025

City working to develop new logo; plans to spend $55,000 and engage the public with an 11-person subcommittee

Education
Apr 7, 2025

District adopting new social studies curriculum for K-3

PoliticsDevelopmentHousingLaborCriminal JusticeTransportation
Apr 1, 2025

Commission unable to vote on attorney's fees in Crown Act violation case due to lack of quorum and schedules special meeting to resolve

Education
Mar 17, 2025

School district looking to cut $10.2 million in expenses, including 59 staff positions

PoliticsDevelopmentHousingLaborCriminal JusticeTransportation
Mar 4, 2025

Commission reviews housing discrimination complaints

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Mar 3, 2025

Summit County Council OKs $1.1 million demolition of Cuyahoga Falls building

Education
Feb 24, 2025

Board member expresses concern about frequent and lengthy executive sessions

Environment
Feb 18, 2025

District changes name of its DEI committee to the Historical, Cultural, and Inclusion Committee; plan to rewrite committee description

Elections
Feb 14, 2025

Board approves most candidate petitions for May 6 election; OKs trial contract for new election reporting software

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Feb 10, 2025

Council reviews arrangements for energy grants, approves 2025 street resurfacing plan

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Feb 3, 2025

County 2025 capital budget would fund facility improvements, stormwater upgrades and other projects

Education
Jan 27, 2025

Students express concerns about nutrition and funding for athletics

Environment
Jan 21, 2025

Board members talk about protecting farmland

PoliticsDevelopmentEnvironmentHousingParksTransportation
Jan 8, 2025

Akron residents gather to discuss future of the Innerbelt

Politics
Dec 2, 2024

Public commenters, council members discuss newly opened East Akron bar and restaurant that has some neighbors concerned about noise and traffic, others show support for the new business

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Nov 25, 2024

Committee discusses replacing or refurbishing 200-year-old Riverview Road bridge in Akron which may qualify for the National Register of Historic Places

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Nov 21, 2024

Residents hear from city officials about 2025 budget, share their thoughts on biggest needs for their neighborhoods

Education
Nov 18, 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to focus four areas including culturally responsive professional practices, school climate, and resource equity

Criminal Justice
Nov 13, 2024

Board members focus on community engagement efforts, raise concerns about other municipalities limiting police board oversight

Education
Oct 28, 2024

Board member asks for more dress code discussions and a review of district policies around school discipline following an Akron NAACP statement

Education
Oct 21, 2024

September financial report shows revenue and expenses higher than expected from May forecast

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Oct 21, 2024

Public service committee OKs Tree Commission expansion plans

Education
Oct 14, 2024

Committee discusses ways to bring equity to sport facilities across district schools

Politics
Sep 9, 2024

Council acknowledges that effort to allow voters to decide on charter amendment lacked sufficient signatures

Criminal Justice
Sep 4, 2024

Board members discuss need to make community engagement more meaningful

Politics
Sep 3, 2024

Organizers seeking community input on plans to rehab Prentiss Park in Kenmore

PoliticsDevelopmentHousingLaborTransportation
Sep 3, 2024

Commissioners review cases, discuss possibility of moving meeting location or going virtual

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Aug 28, 2024

School officials discuss upcoming levy and bond issue on the November ballot with residents

FinanceHealth
Aug 28, 2024

Looming VA budget shortfall worries local veterans officials

Transportation
Aug 27, 2024

Trustees discuss cost increase to $59 million for new operations and maintenance facility citing new federal regulations

Education
Aug 19, 2024

Resident asks committee members about grievance process for complaints about district-contracted vendors

Education
Aug 19, 2024

Akron Public Schools July revenue is up; treasurer reports 'solid' financial situation

Education
Aug 12, 2024

Buchtel secretary wins inaugural Support Staff of the Year award

Education
Aug 5, 2024

Board discusses and finalizes plan for van drivers for 2024-2025 school year

Education
Aug 5, 2024

Committee discusses process for ensuring equity in contracts used by Akron Public Schools

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Jul 29, 2024

Rule committee votes 3-2 in favor of an adverse report regarding Mayor's proposed charter amendment that would allow external police and fire chief candidates. The vote is a recommendation to council to not support the amendment.

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Jul 22, 2024

Committee members approve amendments to vape shop and marijuana dispensary ordinances

HousingDevelopmentEnvironment
Jul 16, 2024

Commission approves plan to replace 111-year-old reservoir in Goodyear Heights but wants the city to explore ways to save a pump station and water tower.

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Jul 15, 2024

Rules committee members discuss charter amendment proposal to allow city to consider external police and fire chief candidates

ArtsParksEducationEnvironment
Jul 10, 2024
Education
Jul 8, 2024

Board discusses van driver situation, superintendent indicates a solution will be ready for next board meeting

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Jun 29, 2024

Ward 8 residents hear about plans to plant 100,000 trees across Akron over the next 10 years

Criminal Justice
Jun 26, 2024

Board considers candidates for deputy auditor position.

Transportation
Jun 25, 2024

Ridership was up to approximately 214,000 rides in April with the most ridership increase on Sundays. The contributions of the late Sam Risby, known as the "million-dollar operator," were recognized.

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Jun 18, 2024

City presents plan to residents to move a waste transfer station to East Akron

Education
Jun 17, 2024

Committee discusses chaperone procedures and timeline

Education
Jun 17, 2024

Committee discusses van drivers, facilities plan

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Jun 17, 2024

Council recognizes Juneteenth as federal holiday for city employees

FinanceHealthHousingEducation
Jun 12, 2024

Board discusses outreach efforts to veterans; discusses challenges with Honor Guard management

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Jun 10, 2024

Committee passes resolution to recognize two Firestone students for winning Dazzle awards

Finance
Jun 5, 2024

Officials approve funding sources for juvenile court

Jun 3, 2024

Council members pepper Spin scooter exec with questions

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May 29, 2024

Akron Children's CEO outlines health system's services

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May 25, 2024

City officials update Ward 8 residents about various city projects including sidewalk repair, fiber optic plan, and street repaving

Education
May 6, 2024

North High School, mental health and budget deficits featured during public comment and discussions

Criminal Justice
May 1, 2024

Board votes to seek independent legal counsel

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Apr 17, 2024

Ward 10 residents talk about problems with ATVs, broken glass and learning about upcoming changes regarding new marijuana law.

Politics
Apr 15, 2024

Council passes resolution in protest of Dominion Energy planned 30% rate hike

Education
Apr 11, 2024

Board discusses levy amid concerns about costs and transparency

Elections
Apr 2, 2024

Board members look at contested absentee and provisional ballots

Education
Apr 1, 2024

District's chief diversity officer outlines DEI efforts

Education
Apr 1, 2024

State-required financial literacy class coming to all high schools this fall

Mar 25, 2024

Council appoints resident to fill vacant Citizen's Police Oversight Board seat

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Mar 4, 2024

New Summit Lake zoning plan moving forward

Criminal Justice
Feb 7, 2024

Board members OK new rules

TransportationEducation
Jan 31, 2024

Community members, board member express concerns about traffic near schools

PoliticsDevelopmentFinanceHousingTransportationUtilities
Jan 29, 2024

City Council hears presentations from city for $360 million capital budget

TransportationHousingDevelopmentEducation
Dec 7, 2023

School officials outline redisctricting plan

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Nov 20, 2023