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July 2025
Summer Exhibitions Honor Akron’s History through Art
July 1, 2025
June 2025
2025 30 For the Future Honorees
June 30, 2025
Akron Zoo Welcomes Baby Gibbon
June 30, 2025
Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Orders Dress Code Policy for Litigants and Attorneys
June 30, 2025
METRO RTA Named APTA Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year
June 25, 2025
Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Named to Leadership Akron Board of Trustees
June 25, 2025
Curated Storefront Announces Summer Media, Tour & Events Guide Celebrating Akron's Bicentennial & Regional Artists
June 25, 2025
ArtsNow Announces 2025 ArtsForward Grant Recipients
June 24, 2025
Grace Barnard Promoted to Magistrate Position at The Akron Municipal Court
June 16, 2025
The Groundhog Show Popping Up for Its Fifth Year
June 5, 2025
Akron ArtWalk: Celebrating the Akron Bicentennial
June 2, 2025
May 2025
Polymer Palooza Returns to Downtown Akron on June 7
May 29, 2025
Mayor Malik Announces the 51st Season of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
May 27, 2025
Akron Symphony Orchestra Announces Free Parking for Upcoming Season
May 27, 2025
Summit Artspace Announces Interim Executive Director
May 23, 2025
Curated Storefront Announces Leadership Transition
May 23, 2025
Curated Storefront Unveils Spring 2025 Media & Tour Guide Highlighting Akron's Vibrant Arts Scene
May 21, 2025
METRO RTA Offers Free Rides on Saturdays & Sundays in June, July, and August for the Fourth Year
May 19, 2025
Akron Zoo to Host First-Ever Renaissance Faire
May 8, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts 22nd Annual Zenith Awards Luncheon
May 8, 2025
Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration Returns June 1, 2025
May 8, 2025
METRO RTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Fixed-Route Service Changes
May 2, 2025
City of Akron and Ron Marhofer Announce Cruise Into Summer Event on June 5
May 2, 2025
Akron Municipal Court Judge Jon Oldham Now Leads A Second Recovery-Focused Specialized Docket
May 1, 2025
April 2025
ArtsNow and Summit County Land Bank Announce 2025 Placemaking Grant Recipients
April 30, 2025
The City of Akron’s Lock 3 Announces 2025 Summer Schedule
April 25, 2025
World of Wonders Museum Reopening in May with New Saturday Hours
April 22, 2025
Akron Children’s Museum Hosts Celebrate Her! A Social Event for Women
April 21, 2025
Mayor Malik to Host 2025 State of the City Address on June 3
April 16, 2025
RubberDucks and State & Federal Communications Expand Partnership
April 8, 2025
All Aboard the Akron Express April 26 and 27, 2025
April 7, 2025
Summit Artspace to Host 2025 Arts Alive Awards at House Three Thirty on May 21
April 4, 2025
City of Akron’s Lock 3 and Akron Bicentennial Commission Announce the Heart of Akron Festival for July 4th Weekend
April 4, 2025
March 2025
Akron History Center to Open April 5
March 26, 2025
Akron Zoo to Host Egg Hunt Event
March 24, 2025
Greater Akron Chamber’s Annual Meeting Celebrates Progress, Honors Leadership, and Embraces the Future
March 24, 2025
Exciting Spring Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on Apr. 11, 2025
March 13, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Opens Voting for Annual Zenith Awards
March 12, 2025
Downtown Akron Sakura Festival Returns April 5, 2025
March 11, 2025
City of Akron to Enhance Services for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs by Connecting Them to Financial Counseling
March 10, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Gears Up for 330 Shirt Day
March 7, 2025
AMATS Presents Two Views of the Future
March 4, 2025
Akron Municipal Courthouse Installs Universal Changing Station
March 4, 2025
City of Akron Kicks Off Next Phase of Akron Innerbelt Planning with an Open House on March 18
March 3, 2025
February 2025
Bowery Street Bridge Replacement to Begin on Monday
February 28, 2025
Bowery Street Bridge Replacement to Begin on Monday
February 28, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Sixth Annual Drip Drive
February 26, 2025
RubberDucks to Host Auditions for Public Address Announcers
February 26, 2025
Akron Soul Train Welcomes Colleen Suich as New Administrator
February 21, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Downtown Akron Saturday March 8
February 21, 2025
Akron ArtWalk: Creative Voices: Empowering Artists of All Abilities on March 13th
February 19, 2025
RubberDucks to host job fairs and non-profit information sessions
February 18, 2025
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Releases Survey for Summer Season
February 14, 2025
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Next Week
February 14, 2025
Community-Wide Photoshoot to Celebrate Black History and Unity at Historic Matthews Hotel Monument
February 14, 2025
National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics and State and Federal Communications, Inc. Announce Partnership to Advance the Lobbying Profession
February 13, 2025
Quack Open a Book and Read presented by FirstEnergy to start on February 17
February 10, 2025
Akron Soul Train Presents Artists-in-Residence Davon Brantley, Duo Elyse Morckel and Denzel D. Washington, and Matt Kurtz
February 10, 2025
Summit County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski Celebrates First Year
February 10, 2025
Grown Up Play Date Fundraiser to benefit Akron Children’s Museum
February 10, 2025
The Soulful Vegan to Hold Grand Opening in Downtown Akron
February 7, 2025
"Raising the Bar" to Hold Third Conference Opportunity
February 3, 2025
January 2025
Richard Rogers Named H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award Recipient
January 30, 2025
RubberDucks to host Auditions for National Anthem Performers
January 27, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2025 Destination Development Grant Recipients
January 27, 2025
Mayor Malik Announces Appointments in Neighborhood Assistance and Human Resources
January 23, 2025
METRO RTA Launches New Service in Southern Summit County
January 21, 2025
Akron Municipal Court to Close on January 22, 2025 Due to Extreme Temperatures
January 21, 2025
Akron Zoo closed on January 21 and 22
January 20, 2025
City of Akron to Issue Birthday Greetings for Centenarians
January 16, 2025
Akron Municipal Court to Host Weddings at Akron Civic Theatre and Towpath Tennis Center
January 16, 2025
Lunar New Year Celebration Returns to Downtown Akron February 15
January 15, 2025
Mayor Malik Extends Warming Center into Next Week
January 15, 2025
The Nightlight Cinema Hosts Ohio Premiere of Men’s Health Documentary Generation Flex, Director Dorenna Newton
January 15, 2025
Artist Janoi Daley Selected for BIPOC+ Exhibition at Summit Artspace
January 15, 2025
Ilić Café Serves Coffee & Lunch Fare in Downtown Akron, with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony January 17
January 14, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed January 20 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 14, 2025
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Next Week
January 10, 2025
City of Akron Announces Downtown Akron Development Corporation Surpasses Fundraising Goals with $1.5M Grant from Knight Foundation
January 10, 2025
Downtown Akron Partnership to Continue Public Space Programming With Renewed Knight Foundation Grant
January 7, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Ninth Annual Summit Brew Path
January 3, 2025
Judge David Hamilton Named Akron Municipal Court’s Presiding Judge for 2025
January 2, 2025
Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center January 5th-10th
January 2, 2025
Summit County Historical Society to Host FREE Annual Open House on January 4th from 1 - 3 pm
January 2, 2025
Akron Marathon and Akron Bicentennial Commission Launch Wellness Challenge to Celebrate Akron’s 200th Anniversary
January 2, 2025
December 2024
METRO RTA Launches Executive Level Changes in 2025
December 20, 2024
Summit Artspace Seeks Nominations of Local Artists and Arts Advocates for 2025 Arts Alive Awards
December 17, 2024
RubberDucks 2025 Single Game Tickets Are on Sale Now
December 16, 2024
Downtown Akron Partnership Invites Local Students to Apply for 2025 Downtown Akron Youth Council Program
December 16, 2024
Musician DASHIEL to play Wild Oscar’s at Akron Civic Theatre, Saturday, December 21, 2024
December 12, 2024
A Fresh Start to the Year: Winter Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on Jan. 10
December 11, 2024
Akron Soul Train Announces 2025 Artists in Residence
December 11, 2024
METRO RTA Achieves 23% Growth in Ridership, Demonstrating Strong Demand for Public Transit
December 10, 2024
American Structurepoint Expands Services to Akron, Ohio
December 6, 2024
November 2024
Inaugural ZipsGuide Holiday Market Invites the Campus and Community to Shop Small & Local for “Made in the 330 Monday,” Dec. 2
November 26, 2024
Summit Artspace Announces Partnership with Akron Bazaar for Holiday Market on Artists Sunday Weekend
November 22, 2024
Downtown Favorite United States Potato Service Rebranding Around Pierogies
November 22, 2024
Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams to Officiate Weddings at the Hower House Museum
November 21, 2024
Opportunities to Shop Small in Downtown Akron Abound This Holiday Season
November 13, 2024
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Accepting Applications for 2025 Destination Development Grant
November 13, 2024
City of Akron to Host Grand Reopening Celebration for Lock 3 on Friday, November 29
November 7, 2024
AST Welcomes Artists-in-Residence Sarah Paul and Meagan Smith
November 6, 2024
October 2024
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Brand New Treasure Trail
October 29, 2024
Akron Zoo to Offer Free Days in November
October 28, 2024
City of Akron and Family of Jayland Walker Release Joint Statement
October 21, 2024
RubberDucks Colt Boxler named SportsField Management magazine Rising Star award winner
October 21, 2024
METRO RTA to Offer Free Fares on Select Dates
October 17, 2024
Summit Artspace Welcomes Five New Board Members
October 15, 2024
Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival Returns to Downtown Akron November 2 With Special Guest Appearances
October 15, 2024
Akron Symphony Orchestra Introduces Special Discounted Tickets for Children and Students
October 14, 2024
The Akron Public Art Commission awards Contractor, Artists, and Designs for Phase One of Control Box Wrapping
October 9, 2024
City of Akron Moving Forward with Plans to Renovate Cascade Parking Deck
October 1, 2024
September 2024
3rd Annual Downtown Akron Fall Fest to Bring Trick-or-Treat to Main Street October 19
September 26, 2024
City of Akron to Celebrate Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 26 from 5-7 PM
September 24, 2024
Ribbon Cutting for Little Free Art Gallery in Downtown Akron to Take Place Friday, September 27
September 23, 2024
Blast Off for an Unforgettable Night at "A Trip to the Moon" Fundraiser for Akron Soul Train
September 19, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Updates to Glass Drop Off Recycling Program
September 19, 2024
Fourth Annual Akron Latin Festival Happening October 5, 2024
September 4, 2024
RubberDucks 2024 Playoff Game Tickets Are on Sale Now
September 3, 2024
August 2024
The Nightlight Cinema opens Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea in 3D for special one-day-only screenings
August 29, 2024
Women’s Network Leadership Institute Launches Board Directory, Featuring Over 200 Women Interested in Board, Committee Service
August 27, 2024
Capital Talent Development Group Founder Alanna Nicholas Completes Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business Program
August 27, 2024
Akron ArtWalk: Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival Edition on Friday, September 6th
August 23, 2024
Akron Symphony Orchestra Partners with Hoppin' Frog Brewery to Launch "Beerthoven's Blonde" Ale
August 19, 2024
City of Akron Selects Sasaki for Innerbelt Master Planning Process
August 16, 2024
AMHA’s Early Childhood Initiative Team Featured in Public Housing Authority Pathways to Advancing Equity
August 15, 2024
City of Akron Hosting Second Annual Akron City Festival Celebrating Akron’s Future Leaders on Sunday, Sept. 1
August 14, 2024
Kimberly Beckett Named New President and CEO of Downtown Akron Partnership
August 14, 2024
Akron Soul Train to Exhibit Artists-in-Residence Crystal Miller and Michael Boyd Roman
August 9, 2024
Single Tickets for the 2024-2025 Season at E.J. Thomas Hall Now on Sale
August 9, 2024
METRO RTA’s CEO Dawn Distler Wins Outstanding Chief Executive Officer Award
August 9, 2024
July 2024
Akron Music Institute Offers Musical Education for All Ages and Abilities in Downtown Akron
July 23, 2024
City of Akron to Host Innerbelt Engagement Event at House 330 with Four Planning Firm Finalists
July 22, 2024
Akron Soul Train Artist Residency Application Opens August 1
July 19, 2024
The Akron Zoo to Construct a New Hospital
July 15, 2024
City of Akron to Host 41st Annual National Night Out August 6
July 10, 2024
Tequila ‘n Tigers is July 13
July 8, 2024
Hospitality Sector is a Key Economic Driver for Summit County
July 8, 2024
Polymer Industry Cluster Selected for $51 Million Federal Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub Phase 2 Investment
July 2, 2024
June 2024
Leadership Akron Unveils Signature Class 41
June 28, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day with the RubberDucks
June 26, 2024
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Releases Full Schedule for Rib, White, and Blue Festival
June 25, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Akron Urban League’s Juneteenth Celebration in Collaboration with the City of Akron
June 18, 2024
Akron Municipal Court, New Lawyers Section of the Akron Bar Association Partner to Host Community Blood Drive
June 17, 2024
Summer Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on July 12
June 17, 2024
“Raising the Bar” to Hold Second Conference Opportunity
June 17, 2024
Ohio Senate Approves $2.5M for Cascade Plaza
June 13, 2024
Akron200 Launches New Bicentennial Website
June 13, 2024
Akron Soul Train Present Exhibits by Katie Butler and Kayla Weinman
June 13, 2024
City of Akron to Discontinue the Akronite App
June 11, 2024
Downtown Akron Partnership Board of Directors Announces Search for President
June 7, 2024
Magistrate Lisa Bradley Joins the Akron Municipal Court
June 6, 2024
City of Akron to Host 10th Annual Blue Heron Homecoming Festival
June 6, 2024
May 2024
Summer Beautification Elements Return to Downtown Akron with New Rogers Garden
May 31, 2024
Akron ArtWalk: Literary Echoes on June 14th
May 29, 2024
Meet Artist Matt Miller at Summit Artspace Event on June 7
May 29, 2024
Downtown Akron to Hold Two-Day Juneteenth Celebration
May 28, 2024
Akron Municipal Court Awarded 2024 Akron Bar Association Diversity Award
May 23, 2024
Downtown Akron Partnership Announces 2024 Summer on the Plaza
May 17, 2024
State and Federal Communications, Inc. Releases 2023 CSR Annual Report 30th Anniversary Special Edition
May 14, 2024
"Savor the Scenic in Summit" Debuts at Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau's Annual Zenith Awards
May 13, 2024
City of Akron's Lock 3 Releases 2024 Summer Concert and Event Schedule
May 9, 2024
The University of Akron and Joffrey Ballet School Forge Innovative Academic Partnership for Dancers
May 9, 2024
City of Akron to Begin Installing Speed Tables and Solar Speed Signs Throughout the City
May 6, 2024
John Brown Open House & Legacy of Freedom Underground Railroad Experience
May 6, 2024
The Akron Public Art Commission Issues Call for Artists for Control Box Wrapping Designs
May 3, 2024
Solo Exhibition Persistence of Vision by Kasumi to Open at Summit Artspace This Summer
May 3, 2024
Progressive Community Initiatives Offers Mental & Behavioral Health Services in Downtown Akron
May 3, 2024
April 2024
Akron Soul Train Members’ Show with featured artist, Chen Peng, in the CapSOUL Gallery
April 25, 2024
You Are Cordially Invited: A Century of Wedding Dresses on display through July 27th
April 22, 2024
Inaugural Downtown Akron South Asian Celebration Coming April 28
April 18, 2024
Akron Children’s Museum Hosts: All Aboard the Akron Express
April 16, 2024
Akron Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Wedding Opportunities for May 2024
April 15, 2024
Summit Artspace Announces Recipients of 2024 Arts Alive Awards and Gala Event on Tuesday, May 14
April 11, 2024
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Fifth Annual Drip Drive
April 11, 2024
METRO RTA to Provide Free Fares on April 8 to Assist in Traffic Safety During Total Solar Eclipse
April 2, 2024
March 2024
Buckeye State Credit Union Opens New Main Street Office
March 27, 2024
Proactive grant to help with equitable downtown development
March 22, 2024
Spring Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on April 5
March 22, 2024
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Gears Up for 330 Shirt Day
March 18, 2024
City of Akron Announces Plans for Solar Eclipse
March 18, 2024
City of Akron Director of DEI Esther Thomas to Receive Honor during 34th Annual Harold K. Stubbs Awards Ceremony
March 18, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Akron Selected For Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities
March 15, 2024
Akron Municipal Court Judge Nicole Walker, Court Staffer to Be Honored as “Women Of Distinction”
March 15, 2024
Melih Meric and Alyssa Lizzini at Akron Soul Train Gallery
March 15, 2024
Downtown Akron Sakura Festival Returns April 6, 2024
March 6, 2024
City of Akron, ADM Board, and Portage Path Behavioral Health Launch Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT)
March 5, 2024
February 2024
County Executive Shapiro Named Executive of the Year by NSME
February 28, 2024
Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of Empowerment on March 8th
February 22, 2024
The Ohio Justice Bus Keeps Family Law Matters Rolling with Free Legal Aid to Those in Summit County
February 21, 2024