The City of Akron is continuing to stand up the Special Improvement District (SID) which has been established in the Highland Square neighborhood. A SID is a defined geographic area where property owners in the footprint pay an assessment to fund extra services benefiting that district. This could cover additional security, beautification, litter pick up, and more. Downtown Akron is part of a SID which is the primary funding source for Downtown Akron Partnership’s core servic

Akron, Ohio, April 8, 2026  — The City of Akron in collaboration with the Akron Tree Commission and Miller South will host an Arbor Day event on Friday, April 24 at Lane Field Park (630 Vernon Odom Blvd.) from 3-5pm. Parking can be found at 930 Moeller Ave. This is a free event open to the public to commemorate Arbor Day and celebrate trees. This year’s event is youth-focused and will include a kid’s corner with activities, food, tree planting, and tree giveaway. Additionally

* Offset is facing new legal and financial pressure after a Detroit casino filed a lawsuit alleging the rapper failed to repay a $100,000 gambling credit line. According to court documents, the MotorCity Casino Hotel claims Offset opened a credit line in March 2024 to continue gambling during a visit. The casino alleges that when it later attempted to collect the balance, it was unable to reach him and tried to withdraw funds directly from his account as previously agreed. H

The City of Akron is soliciting proposals from qualified developers for the purchase and development of the real property and improvements located at 1474 Copley Road (the “Copley Parcel”) and 921 Cordova. (the “Cordova Parcel”).  Collectively the Copley Parcel and the Cordova Parcel are referred to as the “Property.” The City is looking to leverage City-owned land for a development that draws investment, builds vibrancy, and brings a complimentary asset to the Maple Valley G

The City of Akron is bringing more clarity and consistency to Akron’s police discipline process, benefiting both officers and the community. Today, the City of Akron and FOP Lodge 7 shared a memorandum of understanding to: ✔️ Establish clearer timelines for discipline ✔️ Provide greater certainty and fairness for officers ✔️ Improve transparency so the public knows what to expect These updates reduce confusion and ensure a more predictable, accountable process for everyone. T

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding have announced a new Public Order Policy   for the Akron Police Department   which will take effect immediately. The policy sets clear guidelines for how officers manage demonstrations and large gatherings and focuses on protecting the constitutional rights of Akron citizens, prioritizing de‑escalation and dialogue, and preserving public safety. View the full policy  here .   “Akron is at its best when we listen t

Today, the City of Akron is announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has been agreed to between the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 and the City that will update language around the discipline process reflected in the police union contract. These language changes clarify the overall discipline process and set expectations for Akron Police Officers and the Akron community about how these reviews will proceed.  These changes will impact discipline timelines for all

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will deliver his third State of the City Address in the evening on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This year’s address, hosted by the Akron Roundtable, will take place at the Akron Civic Theatre (182 S. Main St.) Doors will open at 4pm and the event will kick off at 5pm with a conclusion around 6:30pm. Mayor Malik invites Akron residents to attend the event for free by registering on the Akron Roundtable site  here .   Seating is general admission with sectio

The City of Akron is excited to announce the completion of the Akron Innerbelt Master Plan, a comprehensive, community-driven framework that outlines a long-term vision for reconnecting neighborhoods, supporting residents, and guiding future investment across the Innerbelt area. The final plan is now publicly available on the project website akroninnerbelt.com/master-plan . Developed over the past year through extensive community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and tec

*On March 25, 2026, the world did something rare—it told the truth out loud. According to People Magazine , the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to declare the transatlantic slave trade the “ gravest crime against humanity ,” with 123 nations standing in affirmation of what historians, descendants, and moral observers have long known. Yet, in a moment that exposes the fault lines of power and accountability, three nations—the United States, Israel, and