Akron’s North Hill neighborhood news

Where is the North Hill neighborhood in Akron?

North Hill is located just north of downtown and is the city’s most racially and ethnically diverse neighborhood, with more than two dozen languages spoken by its residents. The area is often referred to as Akron’s “International District,” but its history is rooted in the Italian immigrant and Black communities.

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