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University of Akron President R.J. Nemer talks with residents at the Ward 2 meeting at Patterson Park Community Center in North Hill, Aug. 26, 2026. Nemer field multiple questions from residents ranging from public safety to robotics and polymers. (Carissa Woytach / Signal Akron)

UA president touts security cameras as a crime deterrent, highlights key programs

by Akron Documenters September 4, 2026September 3, 2026

University of Akron President Robert Nemer aims to increase enrollment by improving marketing and news coverage of university’s programs.

A new fire four-bay fire station and firefighter training center nears completion at the corner of Northampton Road and West Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls, Aug. 10, 2026. The new building replaces nearby Fire Station #4, which will be demolished.

New Cuyahoga Falls fire station, training center will strengthen emergency response

by Ken Evans and Akron Documenters September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Akron resident Mary Linear (right) watches her granddaughter Sophia Linear, 6, as she enjoys a swing at Akron's Hardesty Park

Zip lines, new swings part of ideas to remake Hardesty Park into an Akron destination

by Akron Documenters September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

The Akron Housing Appeals Board voted to add this house at 328 Theodore St. in Summit Lake to the demolition list at its Aug. 20 meeting.

7 Akron houses set for demolition; two get extra time for repairs

by Akron Documenters August 31, 2026August 28, 2026

The West Wilbeth Road Redevelopment Plan area in Kenmore is outlined in yellow on this map. It contains 14 acres and includes vacant lots and buildings owned by Fastenal and East Ohio Gas Co. among others. The Akron Planning Commission approved the city's plans at its Aug. 14 meeting.

Vacant lots, business growth are targets of South Akron, Kenmore redevelopment plans

by Akron Documenters August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

The purple-flowered Northern Monkshood blooms in an undisclosed part of Summit Metro Parks in August, 2026. The federally threatened and poisonous species can be found in four states including Ohio. And the Ohio population is almost all in Summit Count with 150 plants managed by the Metro Parks conservation team.

Energy and Environment

Threatened Northern Monkshood plant finds help and home in Summit Metro Parks

by Ken Evans August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

The City of Akron is proposing changes to its housing rules that could make it easier to build new single-family and multi-family homes in neighborhoods, allow the construction of in-law suites or carriage houses in backyards, and keep grandfathered-in housing types, like apartments on top of stores, that were built before current zoning rules. A new house being constructed by HK. Hovnanian Homes at 501 S. Rhodes Ave. in Sherbondy Hill is an example of infill housing, where a new structure is placed on an empty lot amid existing houses.

Akron housing rules may soon change as city asks residents for feedback

by Akron Documenters August 7, 2026September 2, 2026

Fewer Black babies live to see their first birthday in Ohio when compared to white babies, the Ohio Department of Health’s most recent report shows. Two East Akron women started a program at Arlington Road Church of God to support new mothers with resources like food and diapers.

New Black moms can find support, diapers, food through East Akron program

by Akron Documenters August 6, 2026August 5, 2026

A Flock camera on Chester Avenue in Cleveland. There are at least 145 of the license-plate readers across Akron used by Akron Police Department.

Akron’s Flock cameras garner support, spark concern and attract vandals

by Akron Documenters August 5, 2026August 11, 2026

Orange barrels and construction signs redirect drivers away from University Avenue between Broadway and Wolf Ledges Parkway in downtown Akron Aug. 1, 2026. Crews are replacing the bridge deck that crosses a set of railroad tracks.

Construction projects to impact residents in Firestone Park, South Akron, other neighborhoods

by Akron Documenters August 3, 2026August 1, 2026

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