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

*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

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

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

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