Akron

This year is shaping up to be a busy year for Northeast Ohio cities and towns trying to revitalize themselves. At least two dozen municipalities have…

The first medical marijuana harvest took place Monday in Akron. Elected officials and the media toured the 43,000 square foot facility to take in the...

The city of Akron says an attempted cyberattack sought to access city funds, but a city news release says investigators do not have evidence that personal information was compromised. A news release from Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan’s office says the city noticed suspicious activity on its network on Tuesday afternoon. The city’s IT office shut down its critical computer systems, including Akron’s online 311 service, as a precaution.

A new report lists Akron as one of the top 50 most innovative cities in America. According to Go.Verizon.com , Akron is the 43 rd most innovative...

Trying to define “the Akron Sound” of the late 1970s can be difficult. The era saw bands mixing everything from jazz to punk to bluegrass. The Akron...

The creator of a tent city for homeless people in Akron is holding a cleanup day Thursday now that the city has ordered the encampment to close. Sage Lewis is the 47-year-old Akron activist and entrepreneur who set up the tent city on his property. He said residents have already done most of the cleanup work at the site, but he’s hoping supporters will come anyway.

University of Akron and city officials have laid out plans to make Exchange Street safer after several incidents along the corridor this semester. Some...

The University of Akron football team is regrouping after another disappointing season. But the men’s soccer team has its eye on a championship this...

Bob's Hamburg is a beloved greasy spoon in Akron known as much for its unchanged décor as its food. But there could be a change in ownership coming. On...

When it comes to buying art, it can be difficult to know where to begin and seem like it's only for people with great wealth. The Akron Art Museum wants to make the process simpler and point out affordable options for collecting art in Northeast Ohio. “We of course want people to come to the museum and enjoy and be inspired by the artwork there, but we want to encourage people to experience what it is like to live with art in their homes,” said Ellen Rudolph, chief curator at the museum.