Parents struggle with kids’ healthcare decisions, Akron Children’s survey shows
For families trying to make decisions about their children’s health, a flood of conflicting health information online is creating confusion. It’s something pediatricians at Akron Children’s hospital were hearing from families during appointments. The concern led Akron Children’s hospital to study 1,002 caregivers to understand how families navigate health information and how it affects decisions about their children’s health.
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
Firestone Park, Akron’s historic and walkable gem, still shines
Natural beauty infuses life in Akron’s southernmost neighborhood, Coventry Crossing




