April 2024

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Community News

4/22/24

 

Looking for a fulfilling career in Public Service?

Apply to join the Akron Police Division by June 28, 2024, at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/akron. Receive cadet basic training from a STAR Academy program. Take charge of your future and apply today. Visit joinakronpolice.com for more information. #NowHiring2024 @akronpolicedept

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Know anyone skilled in masonry? We are looking for a Mason with a minimum of three years of experience in masonry. Spread the word about this fantastic opportunity!

In this role, the employee is tasked with cutting, shaping, and placing different types of stone and brick in the building, upkeep, and restoring of various brick and stone structures.

Apply today at https://www.governmentjobs.com/.../jobs/4458088/mason...

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Community News Week Of 4/15/24

Here are some Earth Day events happening in Akron! Let's encourage one another to make our city a cleaner and more beautiful place!

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Community News From The Mayor 4/9/24

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Last week, Mayor Malik announced two more Police Chief Search town halls on Sat. April 20 from 10-11:30am and Tues. April 23 from 6-7:30pm at Buchtel CLC (1040 Copley Rd.). Residents are invited to meet the two candidates for Police Chief: Deputy Chief Jesse Leeser and Acting Chief/Deputy Chief Brian Harding, hear from them directly and ask questions. We've also released the full report of survey results which were collected from the community and our Akron Police Department employees. Those responses are available here: https://ayr.app/l/WH1r I look forward to continue engaging with our community. Learn more: https://ayr.app/l/1UXx  

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April 10th is Mayor Malik 100th Day in office! I would love for you to join me at the Akron Civic Theatre for my State of the City Address. Tickets are FREE, but we do need you to reserve a spot online at https://ayr.app/l/TJXn

See you there! 

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Introducing our Concrete Patch & Match Program as part of our 2024 Resurfacing Program!

The Concrete Patch & Match Program is not an overall replacement of the entire pavement, but replacement of individual concrete slabs (or blocks) that are needed. Each slab is around 10’ x 12’- 18’ depending on the street. Each road segment is evaluated and a determination is made which segments need to be replaced in order to improve the overall condition of the road. It could just be 1 slab that needs replaced or multiple.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/bdzmrzku

 

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Rev. Dr.  E. T. Caviness Leads Clevelanders In March For Dr King’s Memory

Rev. Dr.  E. T. Caviness Leads Clevelanders In March For Dr King’s Memory

(Cleveland, OH) – Renowned pastor and civic leader, the Rev. Dr. Emmitt Theophilus Caviness was the Grang Marshall at the annual March with Us in Clevland on Thursday, April 4, 2024 commemorating the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the late Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

Line-up f or the march began  at E 105th St at Superior with th parade starting at 4:00 pn. The Cory United Methodist Chrch- 1117 E 105St hosted a service at the end of the march.

orn on May 23, 1928 in Marshall, Texas. Rev. Dr. Emmitt Theophilus Caviness Hearned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop College in Dallas, Texas; a Bachelor of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Grove, Missouri; an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Virginia Seminary, and an honorary Doctor of Law from Central State University in Ohio.

Since 1961, Rev. Caviness has served as pastor of The Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church.  He has been a member and officer of the Baptist Minister's Conference of Cleveland and Vicinity, the Baptist Pastor's Council, the Ohio Baptist General Convention, and the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc. In addition to his work in the religious community, he served on numerous Greater Cleveland Boards. He served two terms on Cleveland City Council; worked as the executive assistant to then Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich and served two terms as chairman of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission under Governor Voinovich.

Rev. Caviness has a long history of involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He currently serves as the president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Cleveland Chapter and  Board Chair of the Greater Cleveland Chapter National Action Network.

On January 6, 2012, he was inducted into the International Civil Rights  of Fame in Atlanta, GA. He was also inducted into the Glenville Hall of Fame.

It was Rev. Caviness’ was the inspiration for Cleveland’s Black American ministers to join efforts to elect Cleveland Mayor Carl B. Stokes, the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city. He played a strategic role in the elections of the late Congressman Louis Stokes.

Rev. Caviness provides video reflections and a photo in the Western Reserve Historical Society’s permanent Carl and Louis Stokes exhibit.  In the spring of 2018, at the National Fair Housing Conference, he was awarded The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 50th Memorial Leadership in Faith Award.

On the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, a dedicated exhibit opened, honoring Rev. Caviness at the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Cleveland History Center featuring his many accomplishments. Additionally, the Cleveland Orchestra honored him with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award during their MLK Celebration Concert. 

In March of 2022, Dr. Caviness’ Hometown of Marshall, TX honored him with an exhibit at the Harrison County History Museum of Marshall, TX.  

On November 2, 2023, the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) unveiled the Bronze Civil Rights Trail Marker at The Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church.

Rev. Caviness was married for forty-one years to the late concert recording artist, educator and minister of music, James ("Jimmie") Pitts Caviness.  His son Rev. Theophilus J. Caviness, Sr., Co-Pastors by his side. He also has a daughter Theodosia Jacqueline Caviness-Tucker, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Congratulations Rev. Dr. Emmitt Theophilus Caviness

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Community News 4/1/24

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Akron's Water Bill Assistance Program is still open to applications! Before you apply, make sure you've applied to HEAP, PIPP, or Homestead. The Water Bill application can be found at AkronOhio.gov/WaterAssist 💧

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Looking for a summer job? Lock 3 will be hosting open interviews on Wednesday, April 17th from 3 PM to 6:30 PM. Feel free to drop by anytime during the hiring event hours – no RSVP is required!

Hiring managers will be interviewing for the Summer Special Events and Concert Staff position. Why choose Lock 3? Earn $15/hour, work weekends, and enjoy concerts at work!

Questions? Contact Kim at 330-212-8699.

Directions: Park at the State Street Parking Deck (51 W State St, Akron, Oh 44308), take the stairs or elevator to the basement level and walk through the alley to Lock 3. The hiring manager will provide you with a FREE parking pass.

Apply today at governmentjobs.com/careers/akron

To qualify, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

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In preparation for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the City of Akron will open 9 community centers. Ellet, Firestone Park, Joy Park, Kenmore, Judge Williams (formerly Lawton Street), Mason Park, Northwest, Reservoir Park, and Summit Lake will all be open from 10am-5pm. Registration is not required for these locations and each center will have a limited number of viewing glasses. METRO bus services will be free all day. Learn more: https://ayr.app/l/8x8w