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WM plans to build a waste transfer station at 1400 E. Archwood Ave. in East Akron. The area could see future reinvestment if a redevelopment plan is approved by Akron City Council.

Energy and Environment

Community groups want more money from WM in waste transfer station agreement

by Shams Mustafa May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

People gather at the Akron Urban League on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for the premiere of "Taking Kids Off The Trigger," a new documentary about gun violence and its impact on young people. The documentary was produced by Akron Kids Against Gun Violence in partnership with TomTod Ideas’ PREVENT initiative.

Akron youth tackle topic of gun violence in new documentary

by Brittany Moseley May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Akron Police Officer Davon Fields during an in interview with Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations agents as they investigate the death of Jazmir Tucker, who fields shot on Thanksgiving night last year. The presence of a veteran City of Akron attorney in the room during the interview jeopardized the admissibility of Fields' testimony if charges were filed against him and circumvented the agency’s guidelines warning of the “potential landmine” of employer involvement in criminal cases.

Investigation of Davon Fields still incomplete as Akron Police use-of-force review is released

by Doug Brown May 8, 2026May 14, 2026

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik answers questions during a press conference Thursday morning to discuss the report from Police Executive Research Forum, which made recommendations to the city related to police use of force and reform. At left is Akron Police Chief Brian Harding.

What Akron’s use-of-force review could mean for police accountability

by Doug Brown May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

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

Heintz-Hillcrest Park in Akron's Firestone Park neighborhood is a finalist again this year for a $150,000 grant from the nonprofit group Akron Parks Collaborative.

Firestone Park’s Heintz-Hillcrest Park a finalist for $150,000 Akron parks upgrade

by Akron Documenters May 4, 2026May 3, 2026

This house (center) at 654 Grace Ave. in Sherbondy Hill has been on the city's demolition list for 10 years. The Housing Appeals Board at its April 16 meeting approved a 30-day extension after the owner, Corey Austin, testified about his plans to renovate the house and start a group home.

Six Akron homes face demolition as city gives others time for repair

by Akron Documenters April 30, 2026April 29, 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

Gorge Dam

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

by Abby Cymerman April 23, 2026May 1, 2026

A horse chestnut tree stands in Will Christy Park in Akron's Highland Square.

Celebrate Arbor Day April 24 at Akron’s Lane Field Park

by Abby Cymerman April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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