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Fran Wilson hugs campaign volunteer Megan Combs after declaring victory in the Ward 1 Akron City Council race on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Wilson wins Akron’s Ward 1 seat; Bolden takes Ward 8 spot

by Abby Cymerman November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

A "VOTE HERE" sign outside of North High School in Akron's North Hill neighborhood welcomes voters on Nov. 4 for the general election.

Here are the results for Summit County candidate races in the November 2025 election

by Kevin Dilley November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Kaylen Jackson, 11, eats an icicle treat during the Summit Lake Community Center's 2024 National Night Out event Aug. 6. The City of Akron hosted events in nine of the city's 10 wards last year — the event in Ward 10 was postponed because of the weather.

How to take part in Akron’s citywide event promoting community and safety on Aug. 5

by Susan Zake July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

A potential dual-use marijuana dispensary would be built at 1956 W. Market St. next to Pink Petals Florist, at the intersection with Frank Boulevard, if it is approved by Akron City Council in the coming weeks. The dispensary would be operated as a Klutch Cannabis store.

Is legal weed welcome in Akron’s Ward 8?

by Abby Cymerman and Akron Documenters July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

Fran Wilson, a candidate for Akron's Ward 1 City Council seat, greets Ben Bisbee and Joe Takacs as they drive into the parking lot at St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Wilson wins Ward 1 primary, Bolden retains Ward 8 Akron City Council seat

by Reegan Davis Saunders May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

N.J. Akbar, left, and Bruce Bolden are running for the Ward 8 Akron City Council seat

Bolden, Akbar compete for Akron’s Ward 8 council seat in upcoming primary election

by Reegan Davis Saunders April 8, 2025April 22, 2025

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