The ultimate summer reading guide for middle schoolers
The middle grades, between the ages of 8 and 12, are usually when reading starts to become less embedded in classrooms. This range is also right before kids’ interest in reading falls drastically. If a love for reading can be established before this dropoff, it will hopefully prevent kids from putting books away permanently.
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
North Hill embraces diversity, sits at center of Akron’s immigrant community
Asian immigrants, among others, halted a population decline and now a new North High School is on the way.
‘Friendly’ Summit Lake sees rebound with new residents, recreation investments
Neighborhood is home to 3,000 residents and Akron’s largest body of water.
Cascade Valley community identity shaped by its history and potential
Central Akron area connects to downtown, seven other neighborhoods and was home to a prominent jazz scene in the early 1900s.