

Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Overnight Shooting
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik released the following statement regarding a shooting incident which took place shortly after 3am this morning...


Black Press, Shoppers Turn Up Heat on Target
Target’s reputation and in-store traffic continue to spiral downward as new data reveals the toll of its decision to pull back on...


City of Akron Celebrates Bicentennial Signature Celebration Week
The City of Akron is gearing up to celebrate our 200th birthday all week long! For the city’s 200th birthday, there will be a birthday...


City of Akron Named 2025 All-America City
Akron was recognized as one of ten All-America City Award winners. The National Civic League presented this honor to recognize Akron's...


City of Akron, United Way of Summit & Medina, and Community Legal Aid Launching Right to Counsel Program to Support Residents Facing Eviction
The City of Akron and partners United Way of Summit & Medina and Community Legal Aid are bringing legislation to Akron City Council to...


New History of Akron Anthology Released as Bicentennial Celebration Continues
The Bicentennial Commission of the City of Akron presented the first copy of a new 427-page publication, “Akron at 200: A Bicentennial...


Full Term First Birthday Coalition Announces Inaugural Infant Health Fund Awardees
The Full Term First Birthday (FTFB) Coalition is proud to announce the inaugural grant recipients of the Infant Health Fund—a new...


Household Debt Reaches $18.2 Trillion as Student Loan Delinquencies Trigger Credit Score Plunge
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit reveals a sharp rise in total household debt,...


Black Americans Face Unequal Burden as U.S. Inches Closer to War
As the United States edges closer to possible military action against Iran, history signals a familiar reality for Black Americans:...


Diddy Trial Highlights, Jury Sees 'Freak-Off' Footage & More
Prosecutors are getting closer to resting their case in Diddy's criminal trial and on the 24th day of witness testimony they finally...






