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March 2010
- Sixth Annual St. Pet’s Day
Friday, March 12th 2010 - Foodbank to benefit from St. Patrick’s Day parade
Friday, March 12th 2010 - Getting physical with the Rubber City Rollergirls
Friday, March 12th 2010 - FUZE! Concert Featuring Brooklyn Rider
Wednesday, March 10th 2010 - Visual Storytelling Featured in Summit Artspace Show
Wednesday, March 10th 2010 - Rubber City Rollergirls Kick Off 2010 Season
Wednesday, March 10th 2010 - The Lockview’s First Grilled Cheese Festival
Wednesday, March 10th 2010 - Fresh Art Call for Artists
Wednesday, March 10th 2010 - Grand Opening Party Friday March 12th for Downtown Akron's Newest Restaurant
Tuesday, March 9th 2010 - The Lunch Garden at Greystone Hall
Tuesday, March 9th 2010 - Rosa Parks Drive Dedication
Thursday, March 4th 2010 - March Artwalk Celebrates "Gateway Art"
Thursday, March 4th 2010 - 34th Cleveland International Film Festival Preview Party at the Akron Civic Theatre
Wednesday, March 3rd 2010
February 2010
- Art museum to screen film on modern hip-hop culture
Thursday, February 25th 2010 - Borowiec photos give complex view of Midwest life
Thursday, February 25th 2010 - Cascade Locks Park Association (CLPA) Opens Mustill House to Public: One Day Only
Monday, February 22nd 2010 - Looking for the American Dream: Andrew Borowiec’s Ohio Photographs
Monday, February 22nd 2010 - Akron GreenFest to be held at the John S. Knight Center
Wednesday, February 17th 2010 - Downtown Akron restaurants serve up 79,000 pounds of cardboard for recycling
Tuesday, February 9th 2010 - County pharmacy to open
Monday, February 8th 2010 - Valentine’s Day Gifts From Hattie’s Cafe
Friday, February 5th 2010 - Rubber City Grill Opens This Sunday
Friday, February 5th 2010 - City names access road for pioneer
Thursday, February 4th 2010 - Ping Pong at Lock 3
Thursday, February 4th 2010 - Let Art Win Your H-Art at the Downtown Artwalk
Monday, February 1st 2010 - Local Author to Attend Downtown Akron Partnership Book Club Meeting
Monday, February 1st 2010 - Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Ride on the Free Lunch Trolley in Downtown Akron
Monday, February 1st 2010
January 2010
- The 3/50 Project
Sunday, January 31st 2010 - Aeros Donating to Help People of Haiti
Thursday, January 28th 2010 - Contemporary art featured in newest Akron Art Museum exhibit
Thursday, January 28th 2010 - Fireworks to light up the sky tonight
Monday, January 25th 2010 - City's Gothic revival is still going strong
Monday, January 25th 2010 - Manicures & Martinis at the Barrister’s Lounge
Wednesday, January 20th 2010 - FUZE! Concert Series Returns to the Akron Art Museum
Wednesday, January 20th 2010 - Enjoy Free Entertainment in Downtown Akron: February Sunday Sampler
Tuesday, January 19th 2010 - Art Museum Exhibit Shows Aspects of Famed Abolitionist
Tuesday, January 19th 2010 - First Night® Akron Announces 7th Annual First Night Idol Winner
Tuesday, January 19th 2010 - Third Thursday Concert at the Akron Art Museum: January 2010
Tuesday, January 19th 2010 - Don’t miss the opening of three fabulous exhibitions this Friday
Tuesday, January 19th 2010 - Office designer to grow in Akron
Thursday, January 14th 2010 - Akron Community Foundation to establish citizen journalist media academy with $350,000 grant
Thursday, January 14th 2010 - A Night of Jazz
Thursday, January 14th 2010 - Civic Theatre warms up to winter
Wednesday, January 13th 2010 - Akron Art Museum and Tuesday Musical Association’s FUZE! Concert Series Returns
Tuesday, January 12th 2010 - Early registration is cheaper for Akron marathon
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Today Show names Akron among top cities to find the best home
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Downtown Akron establishments nominated for Metromix Cleveland Best of 2010 contest
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Spark: Family Film Fest
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Fundraiser in honor of Michael Beal at The Lockview in Downtown Akron
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Sip and Sample at the 13th Annual Red & White on Thursday Night
Monday, January 11th 2010 - Chili fires up downtown lunch crowd
Saturday, January 9th 2010 - Lawyers to let chili do talking as they face judges in contest
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - Pattern ID at the Akron Art Museum
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - Annual Firefighter’s Chili Challenge at Lock 3 Benefits Children’s Burn Unit
Tuesday, January 5th 2010
December 2009
- Jimmy’s Downtown Opening Tonight
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - Free bus rides offered on New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - First Night Akron
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - First Night showcases sober fun
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - First Night Akron celebrates new year with new attractions
Thursday, December 24th 2009 - Discover Your Family History at Main Library
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - Lock 3 Winter Fun Continues Through January
Monday, December 21st 2009 - Write a Song with Hey Mavis at First Night Akron 2010
Wednesday, December 16th 2009 - Winter Solstice Party at Lock 3
Wednesday, December 16th 2009 - Shop downtown for quirky, artistic gifts
Monday, December 14th 2009 - Volunteers Needed for First Night Akron 2010
Monday, December 14th 2009 - HolidayMART at the Akron Art Museum
Friday, December 11th 2009 - Gothic Building recommended for historic status
Friday, December 11th 2009 - Saturday Family Drop-In Day at the Akron Art Museum
Thursday, December 10th 2009 - Cascade Locks Park Association Holiday Open House and Book Signing
Tuesday, December 8th 2009 - Ryan Humbert: Strung Out For The Holidays
Tuesday, December 8th 2009 - Speciality Shopping and Winter Farmers’ Market Downtown this Weekend
Tuesday, December 8th 2009 - Holiday Open House at Akron Glass Works this Weekend
Tuesday, December 8th 2009 - Tell us your favorite First Night memory for your chance to win a First Night Gift Package
Monday, December 7th 2009 - Strung Out for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - NOTO Night of Giving
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009 - December Sunday Sampler
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009
November 2009
- Akron's Historic Gothic Building to be Dedicated at Prestigious Ceremony
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - Historical Holiday Window Displays Add Holiday Cheer to Downtown Akron
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - Cancellation of Christmas not an option
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - Food at Lock 3 this winter to have local flavor
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - UA displays its worth to community
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - Holidays Come Alive Downtown
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - Downtown Ice Skating Open Through Jan. 31
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - Civic Theatre expands vision for community
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - Santa is MIA, APD Gets Involved
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - Akron gets grant to revitalize Landmark Building
Friday, November 20th 2009 - First Night Akron celebrates with new offers, venues
Thursday, November 19th 2009 - Tree festival lights up holidays
Thursday, November 19th 2009 - First Night Akron 2010 Button Art Unveiled
Friday, November 13th 2009 - First Night button brings extra savings this year
Friday, November 13th 2009 - First Night button brings extra savings this year
Friday, November 13th 2009 - Four Local Visual Arts Groups Display Talents at Summit Artspace
Friday, November 13th 2009 - Relish diverse choices from authentic Thai to upscale burgers
Wednesday, November 11th 2009 - Santa to stop by for breakfast at annual tree festival
Monday, November 9th 2009 - Canal Coalition ready to move into historic home
Monday, November 9th 2009 - Vegan chef's fame spreads
Friday, November 6th 2009 - Akron Zoo plans to spread its wings on leased land
Wednesday, November 4th 2009 - The Lockview Celebrates 2 Years in Downtown Akron
Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 - Students study bridge building
Monday, November 2nd 2009 - Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray Focus on Summit County Financial Wellness
Monday, November 2nd 2009 - Cascade Locks Park Association announces holiday events
Monday, November 2nd 2009
October 2009
- UA to sell bit of history at Quaker Square tag sale
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - One Night, Three Parties
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - Trick-or-Treat on South High Street
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - Akron's decline a thing of the past
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - Out-of-the-Box Gallery Show Includes Auction Bidding
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - Downtown Akron Partnership Has all of the Resources You Need to Deter Panhandling
Wednesday, October 14th 2009 - 2009 Cascade Capital Business Growth Awards Honor Keeven White for Entrepreneurial Spirit
Wednesday, October 14th 2009 - Trick-or-Treat on South High Street at the Akron Art Museum
Tuesday, October 13th 2009 - Akron Glass Works Fall Open House
Tuesday, October 13th 2009 - The Akron Art Museum Presents Third Thursdays
Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - Warm Up at Cascade Lock’s Fall Bonfire
Monday, October 5th 2009 - Akron Roundtable Announces October Speaker
Monday, October 5th 2009 - Anything but dark
Monday, October 5th 2009 - Federal money to help Akron complete trail
Friday, October 2nd 2009 - Main Library Presents ‘InventaPalooza'
Thursday, October 1st 2009
September 2009
- Healthy Baby Fair & Family Expo Offers Family 411 and Fun
Tuesday, September 29th 2009 - Up Close and Personal with Chuck Close’s Friends
Monday, September 28th 2009 - Works by 10 Art Photographers Featured at Summit Artspace
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - Party time for Aeros
Tuesday, September 22nd 2009 - Road Runner Akron Marathon to be aired on NEON
Tuesday, September 22nd 2009 - New chairman wants to expand
Monday, September 21st 2009 - Aeros Claim Eastern League Crown with 10-6 Win
Monday, September 21st 2009 - Locking up the future
Monday, September 21st 2009 - The Akron Art Museum Presents the Akron Art Museum Appraisal Affair
Monday, September 21st 2009 - Forbes highlights Stuart Lichter's Akron projects
Friday, September 18th 2009 - Find the “stache” around Akron
Friday, September 18th 2009 - Akron Marathon more popular than ever this year
Thursday, September 17th 2009 - GroundWorks DanceTheater has element of surprise
Thursday, September 17th 2009 - Akron Civic to celebrate milestone
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - Summit council approves downtown pharmacy
Tuesday, September 15th 2009 - Aeros to begin Eastern League Championship Series tonight on road
Tuesday, September 15th 2009 - Akron/Summit CVB Launches Hospitality Academy
Tuesday, September 15th 2009 - The Akron Art Museum Presents The Legend of John Brown
Tuesday, September 15th 2009 - Economic engine built on bioresearch revs up in Akron
Monday, September 14th 2009 - Pharmacy almost done deal
Monday, September 14th 2009 - Aeros sweep division series
Monday, September 14th 2009 - Akron Civic Theatre to Announce Line-Up for 80th Anniversary Season and Free Lunch, September 16
Monday, September 14th 2009 - The Akron Art Museum Presents Nuclear Enchantment: Photographs by Patrick Nagatani
Friday, September 11th 2009 - Barley Fest: Friday, September 11, 2 p.m.-12 a.m.
Thursday, September 10th 2009 - Olive Tree sprouts again in downtown Akron
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - Aeros manager named league's best
Wednesday, September 2nd 2009 - CNN features Akron Librarian/Roller Girl
Tuesday, September 1st 2009
August 2009
- Akron Bike Week to pedal off Friday
Monday, August 31st 2009 - Jimmy John’s Worlds Greatest Gourmet Sandwiches is Now Open
Monday, August 31st 2009 - Main Library Presents ‘InventaPalooza,’ A Daylong event of Education and Fun
Tuesday, August 25th 2009 - 2009 Arts Alive! Award Winners Selected
Thursday, August 20th 2009 - Sample Downtown Culture at Sunday Sampler
Wednesday, August 19th 2009 - Nineteen Local Nonprofits to Benefit From 24-Hour Marketing Marathon
Wednesday, August 19th 2009 - StoryCorps Returns to Akron
Wednesday, August 19th 2009 - LeBron James Bikeathon Saturday
Tuesday, August 18th 2009 - Street Parking Pilot Program
Tuesday, August 18th 2009 - New housing to welcome UA students this week
Monday, August 17th 2009 - Annual Foliage Sale Continues at Architectural Greenery
Friday, August 14th 2009 - Art Gets Witty at Summit Artspace
Friday, August 14th 2009 - Deadline Deal: Aeros Offering $5 Ticket Sale
Wednesday, August 5th 2009 - East Mill Street Bridge Replacement Project begins Monday, August 10
Tuesday, August 4th 2009 - ENT Center at Akron Children's Hospital opens it doors
Monday, August 3rd 2009 - Hattie Larlham Opens New Cafe at Canal Place
Monday, August 3rd 2009
July 2009
- The Akron Art Museum Presents Familiar Faces: Chuck Close in Ohio Collections
Friday, July 24th 2009 - Akron Cycling Festival Comes to Downtown
Thursday, July 23rd 2009 - Career Camp 2009: Professional Development & Career Management
Thursday, July 23rd 2009 - Sale at Architectural Greenery
Wednesday, July 22nd 2009 - Calling All Artists with a Sense of Humor
Wednesday, July 22nd 2009 - National Hamburger Festival Awards Downtown Akron Restaurants
Wednesday, July 22nd 2009 - Hattie's Old Fashioned Cookout this Thursday
Tuesday, July 21st 2009 - Downtown Student Housing Welcomes Brubaker's Back
Monday, July 20th 2009 - METRO Regional Transit Authority's Five Year Plan
Monday, July 20th 2009 - Fourth Annual Storytelling Festival Features StoryCorps Project
Wednesday, July 15th 2009 - Downtown Irish pub to open Monday
Tuesday, July 14th 2009 - Vlasic Pickle Hosts "Chunch-Off"
Tuesday, July 14th 2009 - Celebrations of Italy Draw Huge Crowds to Akron
Monday, July 13th 2009 - Library rated as a top ten American library
Friday, July 10th 2009 - Library joins sharing consortium with access to millions of items around the state
Friday, July 10th 2009 - Downtown@Dusk concert has largest crowd ever
Friday, July 10th 2009 - Cilantro Thai to open at former Piatto's
Wednesday, July 8th 2009 - City of Akron combines forces with Italian societies to stage biggest festival ever
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 - Julive starts with a bang
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 - Clydesdales to parade into Akron area
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 - Ritzman Natual Health Pharmacy Introduces Prescription Savings Club
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 - Knight Center to take over historic Greystone building
Monday, July 6th 2009 - Rubber City Rollergirls enjoying successful first season
Monday, July 6th 2009 - It’s Time for Storytelling! 4th Annual Festival Features Storycorps Project
Monday, July 6th 2009 - Hattie's Café Express Opens at the Akron Art Museum
Thursday, July 2nd 2009 - America’s Best Hamburgers are in Northeast Ohio
Wednesday, July 1st 2009
June 2009
- Akron-Summit County Public Library to Host StoryCorps
Tuesday, June 30th 2009 - July 3 deadline to enter recipe for best burger
Wednesday, June 24th 2009 - City to flip switch on new Wi-Fi
Friday, June 19th 2009 - The Akron Art Museum Presents Downtown@Dusk 2009
Thursday, June 18th 2009 - Downtown Akron Partnership ‘Kicks Off’ its Kickball Season Tonight
Thursday, June 18th 2009 - Dump the Pump and Ride FREE in Summit County on Thursday, June 18
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - Akron Zips Business Alliance
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - Noto Summer Sidewalk Sale
Monday, June 15th 2009 - Fox 8 Hotlist: 2009 Winners from Downtown Akron
Monday, June 15th 2009 - Landmark rescued
Thursday, June 11th 2009 - Summer Sale at Rubber City Clothing
Wednesday, June 10th 2009 - UA students filling up unfinished apartment complex
Tuesday, June 9th 2009 - Thank You to the IMC Class at the University of Akron
Monday, June 8th 2009 - Alan Tonelson to speak at Akron Roundtable on June 18
Thursday, June 4th 2009 - 2009 CreateAthon® applications now available to local nonprofits
Tuesday, June 2nd 2009
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March 2008
- New traffic signal at W. Market/Rand
Thursday, March 27th 2008 - The 311 on potholes
Tuesday, March 18th 2008 - Akron is finalist for award
Tuesday, March 18th 2008 - Street closings for parade Saturday
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - Demolition sets stage for new housing downtown
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - Medical training center possible for Akron
Monday, March 10th 2008 - Comforts of home at hospital center
Monday, March 10th 2008 - New YMCA by City Hospital?
Thursday, March 6th 2008 - Demolition to begin at Jillian's site downtown
Tuesday, March 4th 2008 - Inventors Hall school moves forward
Monday, March 3rd 2008 - Hattie's cafe expanding to library
Monday, March 3rd 2008
February 2008
- Radisson up for sale
Wednesday, February 27th 2008 - Comfort food rules at Akron Children's
Monday, February 25th 2008 - Obama at JSK Sat.; Hillary opens headquarters
Thursday, February 21st 2008 - Rocker to ride bus in support of Metro tax
Monday, February 18th 2008 - Chrissie Hynde rides bus in support of Metro tax
Monday, February 18th 2008 - Akron Municipal Court back in operation
Wednesday, February 13th 2008 - Cleveland Clinic cardiologists join AGMC
Tuesday, February 12th 2008 - This City Reads hosts Family Reading Festival
Friday, February 8th 2008 - Children's Hospital 'Have a Heart' fundraiser
Thursday, February 7th 2008 - Old restaurant sign finds a new owner
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - Downtown building owner posts for sale sign on eBay
Tuesday, February 5th 2008
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December 2007
- Hometown shows to be Civic's ticket
Monday, December 31st 2007 - Land of the Midnight Sun at First Night
Thursday, December 27th 2007 - First Night's 12th Night
Thursday, December 27th 2007 - Cool Cleveland recommends First Night Akron
Wednesday, December 26th 2007 - Santa Delivers Joy, Receives it in Return
Monday, December 24th 2007 - Akron leaders defend athletic club
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - Jeff Fusco announces retirement as service director
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - This week at Holidayfest
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - APD Issues Snow Parking Ban Monday-Wednesday.
Monday, December 17th 2007 - Public Art Commemorates First Night
Friday, December 14th 2007 - Holiday Fest at Lock 3 Park downtown
Tuesday, December 11th 2007 - A celebration for survivors
Monday, December 10th 2007 - Verbal sparring on two land deals
Tuesday, December 4th 2007 - This week at Lock 3 Park
Tuesday, December 4th 2007 - Akron General partners with Cleveland Clinic
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