Lake sturgeon, a ‘living fossil,’ are reintroduced into the Cuyahoga River in Akron
Hundreds of fingerling lake sturgeon, referred to as “living fossils,” were reintroduced into the river by Summit Metro Parks via long fish slides at Cascade Valley Metro Park. It’s the second public release in Northeast Ohio of the scaleless fish, which is native to the Great Lakes and features rough, rubbery skin, segmented body plates and a distinctive flat nose.
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
Kenmore, once its own city near Akron, is undergoing a ‘reimagining’
Salt miners, rubber workers once defined this changing neighborhood in the city’s southwest corner
Tree-lined Merriman Hills molded by Akron rubber industry’s prosperity
One of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods is home to 2,700 Akronites.
Highland Square packs nightlife, popular events into a single square mile
Central Akron neighborhood is also home to more than 7,600 residents.
