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A patched pothole that was nearly the width of the eastbound lane on West Market Street near Byers Avenue in Highland Square has been repaired several times by the City of Akron since it first opened up several weeks ago.

How to report those pesky potholes in Akron and Summit County

by Abby Cymerman and Susan Zake March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The operating budget was the topic of discussion during the March 23 meeting of Akron CIty Council’s Budget and Finance Committee, where council members questioned whether city services will be affected by the reductions. Finance Director Steve Fricker told the committee the city is not anticipating cuts to service due to the staffing reductions that have been made in the city’s safety forces, but that they will monitor it throughout the year.

Smaller 2026 Akron budget raises concerns about service levels, cuts to OT for first responders

by Abby Cymerman March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

The Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts building on East Avenue in Sherbondy Hill, soon to be moving to a new building in Kenmore, will likely be demolished. But Akron Public Schools are listening for ideas on how to repurpose the property.

Miller South school building likely to be torn down, property to be repurposed

by Akron Documenters March 30, 2026April 16, 2026

Schneider Park in West Akron was once part of the Summit County Infirmary. Hundreds of indigent people, many of whom were unknown, were buried in the potter’s field that is now part of Schneider Park.

Arts and Culture

What lies beneath Schneider Park: Akron’s forgotten burial ground

by Melanie Mohler March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik (center left) and Ward 1 Council Member (right) talk with residents during a Ward 1 meeting at Balch Street Community Center Theatre in West Hill on March 4, 2026. Akron police policy was one of several topics that came up at the meeting.

Police use of force, housing discussed at meeting with residents and Akron mayor

by Akron Documenters March 13, 2026March 16, 2026

Homeowners in Akron and Summit County may be eligible for several programs that help people take care of their homes, like these houses along 13th Street SW.

Free home-improvement help, weatherization, lead testing available from Summit County

by Akron Documenters March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

The Taco Bell at 414 E. Exchange St. in Akron on Feb. 21, 2026. The restaurant will be razed and rebuilt.

Taco Bell to raze, replace East Exchange Street restaurant near University of Akron

by Lauren Cohen March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, left, presents the city's 2026 operating budget proposal to members of City Council's Budget & Finance Committee on Monday, March 9. At center is Steve Fricker, the city's director of finance and at right is Mike Wheeler, the city's deputy director of finance.

Akron’s 2026 budget proposal shrinks as income tax revenue drops, wages increase

by Doug Brown March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Akron City Council Ward 4 Council Member Jan Davis hopes to bring new development and a spruce up to West Akron's Copley Road business district this spring.

West Akron’s Copley Road business district may see spring spruce-up efforts

by Akron Documenters March 9, 2026March 19, 2026

A snow plow makes its along Casterton Avenue in Highland Square on Monday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Ryan Loew / Signal Akron)

Stay informed about critical situations with Akron’s CodeRED phone alert system

by Akron Documenters March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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