Meeting Briefs Archives - Signal Akron

Akron's Combined Communications Center has 62 dispatchers, supervisors and other staff who handle more than 330,000 police and fire calls from Akron residents every year. In May 2025, the center began using an artificial intelligence system to help manage non-emergency calls.

Residents ask questions about AI usage at Akron’s emergency dispatch center

by Akron Documenters September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Dispatchers tried to alleviate the concerns of residents by explaining how artificial intelligence is being used at call center.

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

A water tower overlooks Reservoir Park in Akron's Goodyear Heights

Efforts to save iconic Goodyear Heights’ water tower and pump station continue

by Akron Documenters September 3, 2026September 2, 2026

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 Akron Board of Education approved a new artificial intelligence policy for the upcoming school year. The new rules emphasize that people, not computers, remain responsible for important decisions within the district.

What APS’ new AI policy means for Akron students and families

by Carissa Woytach and Meagan Rodgers August 27, 2026August 27, 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

Cuyahoga Falls Schools' Black Tiger Academy program aims to support students in grades 9-12 who at-risk of falling behind due to disciplinary actions or other reasons. The half-day program keeps the students in the building and blends online learning with direct staff and teacher support.

New Cuyahoga Falls program aims to help students catch up and graduate

by Ken Evans and Akron Documenters 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