City of Akron Activates Warming Center Next Week
Akron, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2025 — Today, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced the City of Akron will extend hours at Summit Lake Community...
Mayor Malik Provides FAQ Document for Proposed Use of Force Policy and Practices Review
Akron, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2025 — This week, Mayor Malik provided more information on his proposed use of force policy and practices review....
Racial Disparities and Youth Sentencing Mark U.S. Life Sentencing Practices
The Sentencing Project, an advocacy organization promoting humane responses to crime, has released its report, “A Matter of Life: The...
Trump Sentenced in New York Hush Money Case, Avoids Jail as Inauguration Nears
Appearing virtually from his Mar-a-Lago home on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced in the New York “hush money” case and...
Uncontained Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Displacing Thousands: How to Help
Fierce wildfires are devastating the greater Los Angeles area, claiming at least five lives and forcing 100,000 residents to evacuate....
Reimagining The Innerbelt
Please join on Wednesday, January 8th at the Ed Davis Community Center from 5-8pm for our first community workshop for the Innerbelt...
Akron's Mayor Administration Recap
I hope you’ve enjoyed time with family and friends over the last week amidst the holiday season. As we head into 2025, I’m reflecting on...
Glass Recycling After The Holidays
If you've found yourself with extra bottles, jars, or beverage containers this holiday season, please don't forget about our glass...
An Accurate Update Regarding The Summit Mall Melee
It seems like a lot of misinformation regarding the "chaos" at Summit Mall this past Thursday have made it to the community. Some have...
Kwanzaa Around Akron Dec. 26th - Jan. 1st
Join many local hosting organizations and the Akron African American Cultural Association for daily events to celebrate Kwanzaa in Akron!...