Second grocery store in downtown Akron takes city leadership by surprise
When a friend sent Shane Wynn a picture of the “coming soon” sign for a downtown Akron grocery store in the 159 S. Main building, kitty-corner to where she plans to open The Mercantile market next month, she first thought the picture must be AI. Now, Wynn is contemplating whether it still makes sense to open at all — the yet-unnamed market “makes our business plan unviable,” she said.
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.