Mayor Malik to Host 2026 State of the City on May 19
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
City of Akron Releases Final Akron Innerbelt Master Plan
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
The West, led by the U.S., Refuses to Condemn Slavery—the Worst Crime in History, Says the U.N.
*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
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices Again Across All U.S. Plans
*Subscribers of Netflix in the United States will soon see higher monthly costs, as the company rolls out another round of price increases across all of its plans, Variety reports. The updated pricing affects every tier. The ad-supported option now costs $8.99 per month, rising by $1. Meanwhile, the Standard plan without ads increases by $2 to $19.99 per month, and the Premium tier, which includes Ultra HD streaming, climbs to $26.99 per month. 00:18 In explaining the change
City of Akron Celebrates Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation Expansion in Downtown Akron
Last week, Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation, a TRAKAmerica company, announced the expansion of its operations into additional office space at the iconic AES building in downtown Akron. This makes the third company to announce a move or expansion in the downtown footprint in the last 4 months alone. “This expansion is another strong signal that companies see real value in investing in downtown Akron,” said Akron Mayor Shammas Malik. “Millennium Capital and Recovery
City of Akron Announces Medical Debt Relief for 17,000 Akron Residents
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced that in partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, the City of Akron has been able to erase medical debt for nearly 17,000 Akron residents, totaling just under $20 million in debt relief. Letters from Undue Medical Debt will be mailed to those residents receiving debt relief in the next week to two weeks. View an example letter here . “Medical debt can weigh heavily on families, affecting their health, their finances, and
Lock 3 Shares First Wave of Summer Programming with National Touring Artists Including Carl Thomas
Akron, Ohio, March 16, 2026 — The City of Akron’s Lock 3 in partnership with the Akron Civic Theatre is sharing the first wave of summer programming with national touring artists! Tickets for these acts go on sale this week at the dates and times listed below. Tickets will be available at LiveAkron.com , AkronCivic.com or any LiveAkron venue box office including the Akron Civic Theatre, Goodyear Theatre, and EJ Thomas Hall. June 26 – The Gin Blossoms – Tickets go on sale
Fanatics Flag Football Classic Takes Over LA w/Tom Brady, JAY-Z, Lalen Hurts and NFL Stars
*The stars of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic took over Los Angeles Thursday night, stepping out at Alba in West Hollywood for a scene that blurred the lines between sports, entertainment, and culture. JAY-Z, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Barry Keoghan, and Kevin Hart joined football royalty Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley, Jayden Daniels, Rob Gronkowski, and Robert Kraft for a pre-game celebration that highlighted the expan
U.S. Turns to Africa for Rare Earth Minerals Amid Defense Stockpile Crisis
*The United States is facing a growing shortage of rare earth minerals essential to its military operations, and Africa may offer a potential solution. Sources cited by the South China Morning Post suggest that American defense reserves of these materials could be critically low, with only about two months of supply remaining. This has raised concerns about the country’s ability to sustain military readiness, according to Business Insider Africa . The situation is being worse
