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Fran Wilson discussed planning progress for creating a Special Improvement District (SID) in Akron’s Highland Square Neighborhood, which involves area property owners paying for assessments to fund extra security patrols, litter removal and other projects.

Highland Square safety and parking barriers remain concerns

by Akron Documenters May 14, 2026May 15, 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

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

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

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

Last Will and Testament, pocket watch, dollar bills, house model and pen on wooden table, above view. Summit County Probate Court Chief Magistrate Steve Elliot's highest recommendation for people is to have a personal will.

Get a personal will and save time, money, headaches for your loved ones, judge says

by Akron Documenters March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

This screenshot shows an example of an Akron police officer's body-worn camera. In this image from June 28, 2024, Officer Warren Spragg IV punches Terrell Battles in the face, breaking his nose as he is detained. City and police officials recently talked about body-worn camera policies at a series of town halls including the Feb. 19 Ward 3 meetin

Police body camera, head strike, chokehold policies discussed at Akron town hall

by Akron Documenters March 4, 2026March 16, 2026

This slide from a presentation titled "Little Cuyahoga River Restoration: Middlebury Park" shows off ideas to develop create green space along N. Case Avenue along the river.

Middlebury park a possibility as Habitat for Humanity seeks ideas for vacant lot

by Akron Documenters February 27, 2026April 8, 2026