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Akron free lunch program, Akron Public Schools

Here’s where to find free breakfast and lunch this summer for kids in Akron

by Abby Cymerman and Akron Documenters May 5, 2026May 17, 2026

Newly appointed Akron City Council Member Mark Greer completes the swearing-in process Monday. At left is Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani Hightower.

Mistaken votes, changed minds, four rounds. How Akron City Council picked its newest member

by Doug Brown April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

This graphic shows a cross section of normal brain and one affected by Alzheimer's disease. The affected brain shows enlarged ventricles in a part of the brain called the Hippocampus. Atrophy of the cerebral cortex is also a sign of Alzheimer's.

Black, Hispanic communities have higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, expert says

by Akron Documenters April 29, 2026April 28, 2026

Mark Greer shakes hands with Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani Hightower after being sworn in to Akron City Council as the new at-large representative. Greer replaces long-time council member Jeff Fusco, who retired the end of March.

Four ballots later, Mark Greer selected as new at-large Akron City Council member

by Doug Brown April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The 112-year-old Akron water reservoir, seen in the center of this Google Maps image, in Goodyear Heights is undergoing a two-year project to replace the aging facility that holds 20 million gallons of water.

Up next for 112-year-old Akron reservoir? With demolition done, crews start on base

by Akron Documenters April 27, 2026May 1, 2026

Houses in Akron's Middlebury neighborhood.

Home repair programs, summer car safety highlights of community meeting

by Akron Documenters April 24, 2026April 27, 2026

Gorge Dam

Gorge Dam removal inches ahead with update of $3.6 million design contract

by Abby Cymerman April 23, 2026May 1, 2026

Akron City Council members will select a replacement for retired Akron City Council Vice President Jeff Fusco, shown here during a council meeting. Seventeen candidates applied for the open at-large seat.

Who are the 17 candidates vying for the open Akron City Council seat?

by Doug Brown April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

An architectural rendering shows the interior of Legacy Building Project community center and museum complex in Sherbondy Hill. The drawings, done by the Cleveland architectural firm Robert P. Madison International Inc., were presented by organizers with the Akron Rites of Passage Institute to residents at the Ward 3 meeting in Sherbondy Hill Jan. 15. in Sherbondy Hill. The drawings, done by the Cleveland architectural firm Robert P. Madison International Inc., were presented by organizers with the Akron Rites of Passage Institute to residents at the Ward 3 meeting in Sherbondy Hill Jan. 15.

Arts and Culture

Akron’s new African American cultural center and museum will host classes this summer

by Kelsei Scott April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

The Innerbelt Master Plan, a proposal intended to shepherd development near the decommissioned highway in order to repair harm enacted by its construction, received the green light Friday from Akron’s planning commission. One concern was raised by the Akron Public Schools, based on an image showing a proposed housing development in the parking lot of 10 N. Main St., the Akron Board of Education’s headquarters. The proposed redevelopment around the area would impact the parking lot on the property.

Innerbelt Master Plan clears next hurdle; developing parking lots a concern for some

by Arielle Kass April 18, 2026April 20, 2026

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