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Akron Public Schools Board of Education President Barbara Sykes (center) speaks at a community forum on EdChoice vouchers, school funding and proposed legislation at Firestone Community Learning Center on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Ryan Loew / Signal Akron)

Akron-area school leaders warn school vouchers are draining public education funding

by Carissa Woytach April 22, 2026April 22, 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

Akron Public Schools' Superintendent Mary Outley, left, and Akron Education Association President Pat Shipe, right.

News

Akron Public Schools to host forum on vouchers, funding and ‘devastating’ effects on public education

by Carissa Woytach April 20, 2026April 20, 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

Fairlawn Service Director Ernie Staten discusses the project to remove the top of the earthen dam on Schocalog Run in Fairlawn March 27, 2026.

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Schocalog Run dam removal in Fairlawn to help with stormwater runoff

by Ken Evans April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Children play pickle ball during a recent summer program through Akron Recreation and Parks.

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Where to sign up for Akron summer camp registration

by Carissa Woytach April 16, 2026May 4, 2026

A proposed rules change that would enshrine a public engagement component to the appointment of new Akron City Council members failed Monday by a vote of 5-6. Council will follow its prior practice as it works to find the successor to Akron City Council Vice President Jeff Fusco (center), who retired March 31. He is shown here during a Rules Committee meeting on Dec. 1, 2025.

Rules change for appointing new Akron City Council members on hold for now

by Abby Cymerman April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Police officer throwing a punch at a detained suspect.

Federal lawsuit settled with man punched in the face, arrested by Akron police officer

by Doug Brown April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

Flowers, photos, candles and other items make up a memorial on West Market Street for Tim Hutchinson, 25, who was killed in a crossfire of gunfire at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.

Some street parking restricted in Akron’s Highland Square’s retail district

by Doug Brown April 11, 2026April 13, 2026

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