Gorge Dam removal inches ahead with update of $3.6 million design contract
An ordinance to enter into a $3.6 million contract with Akron-based GPD Group to design the removal of the physical concrete structure of the Gorge Dam was discussed during the April 20 meeting of Akron City Council’s Public Service Committee. GPD Group previously designed the removal of two smaller dams in Cuyahoga Falls near the Sheraton Suites hotel.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
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Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Highland Square packs nightlife, popular events into a single square mile
Central Akron neighborhood is also home to more than 7,600 residents.
Firestone Park, Akron’s historic and walkable gem, still shines
Nestled just south of downtown, this neighborhood blends rubber roots, community pride and small-town charm.
Merriman Valley serves as ‘gateway’ to nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Hugging Akron’s northern border, this neighborhood simply known as the ‘The Valley’ blends commerce, community and natural resources.