What should you wear to worship? Akron’s faithful weigh tradition and comfort
Akron-area faith leaders and their flocks — regardless of age, race, faith, socioeconomic status and other factors — continue to debate the best way to show up in places of worship. Church hats, long skirts and three-piece suits versus jeans, T-shirts, hoodies and Crocs.
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.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Akron’s University Park neighborhood is hard to define
If it’s not downtown and it’s not Middlebury, where exactly is it?
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.
Natural beauty infuses life in Akron’s southernmost neighborhood, Coventry Crossing
About 900 city residents live in this community alongside Firestone Metro Park and the prestigious Firestone Country Club.
