Downtown News
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August 2022
METRO RTA to Offer Free Fares to All Passengers, Following Akron Urban League’s Community Champion Award
August 10, 2022
Five Lunch on Main Events Left This Summer
August 9, 2022
Downtown Akron Partnership Ambassador Services Available Seven Days a Week
August 3, 2022
July 2022
Help Needed for Isolated Seniors: Training available to become a Senior Visitor
July 27, 2022
Mental Health Matters Event Taking Place Friday, July 29, at Lock 3 Park
July 27, 2022
Help Needed for Isolated Seniors: Training available to become a Senior Visitor
July 27, 2022
Mental Health Matters Event Taking Place Friday, July 29 at Lock 3 Park
July 27, 2022
The City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce 2022 Akron Parks Challenge Winners
July 25, 2022
Akron Comic-Con GeekFest will feature Author Ethan Avery
July 25, 2022
Spots Still Remain for Akron Municipal Court Wedding Opportunities, Including July Harry Potter Themed Weddings
July 21, 2022
Akron Zoo to Host Brand-New Event, Tequila ‘n Tigers
July 21, 2022
METRO RTA to Host “Come Drive with (B)us” Hiring Event
July 13, 2022
City of Akron Declares July 13 as City-Wide Day of Mourning for Jayland Walker
July 12, 2022
Summit Choral Society announces the 2022-2023 Season “33 Classic.”
July 11, 2022
Jilly’s Music Room joins Independent Venue Week – #IVW22 for its fifth annual celebration in the United States
July 10, 2022
City of Akron Announces Incident Website Launching In The Coming Days
July 8, 2022
City of Akron Reimplements Downtown Curfew
July 7, 2022
Mayor Horrigan Lifts Curfew in Downtown Akron
July 6, 2022
Fireworks Have Been Canceled for Monday, July 4
July 4, 2022
June 2022
City of Akron Cancels Rib, White, & Blue Festival
June 30, 2022
Summer Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on July 8
June 24, 2022
METRO RTA to Provide Bus Service on July 4th.
June 24, 2022
Ward 5 Councilwoman Tara Mosley is supporting small businesses with Flash Mobs and Buy events
June 23, 2022
Six-Time World Record Holder Dinesh Sunar to Attempt a 7th in Downtown Akron
June 22, 2022
Mayor Horrigan Extends Hours At Four Akron Community “Cooling Centers”
June 15, 2022
City of Akron Celebrates Juneteenth Independence Day
June 13, 2022
Curated Courthouse Unveils Permanent Art: A New Dawn Blooms
June 10, 2022
City of Akron Announces Plans for Fourth of July Weekend
June 9, 2022
METRO RTA Announces New Chief Culture Officer Position, Welcomes Tatia Harris on Board
June 9, 2022
Civic Mural Artist New Mural Reveal
June 8, 2022
BLU-Tique Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, opens in Akron Ohio’s Historic Arts District
June 8, 2022
Juneteenth Celebrations in West, East Akron and Lock 3
June 7, 2022
Downtown Akron Partnership Announces the Return of Roller Skating Events to Cascade Plaza
June 7, 2022
The Nightlight is Proudly Bringing Afrofuturist Sci-Fi Musical NEPTUNE FROST to Akron
June 6, 2022
Downtown@Dusk Summer Concert Series Returns for Its 38th Season
June 2, 2022
May 2022
Young at HeART: Explore Arts and Aging at Akron ArtWalk on June 10
May 31, 2022
Summit Artspace to Host 2022 Arts Alive Awards
May 25, 2022
Akron Art Museum Announces Updated Collection Exhibition
May 24, 2022
Downtown Akron Partnership Announces Summer on the Plaza
May 19, 2022
Akron Municipal Court Announces Food Distribution Event for Those In Need
May 18, 2022
DORA Would Cover Nearly 145 Acres in Downtown
May 18, 2022
Akron Art Museum Announces New Exhibition, Good Hope
May 12, 2022
Stay Cool, Ride METRO All Summer with Fare-Free Weekends
May 11, 2022
Akron Art Museum Hosts Centennial Wine Auction Gala
May 9, 2022
Crafty Mart Announces Launch Market to Showcase Local Creative Artisans
May 5, 2022
NCCAKRON Hosts Creative Administration Research Summit Convening
May 4, 2022
Downtown Akron Partnership announces six new businesses opening in downtown Akron
May 3, 2022
April 2022
The Akron Municipal Court Desires to Start New Housing Program as a Result of Success from Online Dispute Resolution Program
April 28, 2022
Alpha Foundation Awards Annual Grants
April 25, 2022
Akron Zoo Offering New Virtual Reality Experience
April 20, 2022
Akron Municipal Court Announces Summer Wedding Venues and Themes, Themes Include Harry Potter Weddings
April 19, 2022
Summit Artspace to Host “I Thought I Heard a Cardinal Sing” Book Launch
April 19, 2022
The City of Akron's Lock 3 Announces Summer 2022 Rock the Lock Concert Schedule
April 15, 2022
METRO Regional Transit Authority Received National Recognition for Safety and Security Efforts
April 12, 2022
Vince Gill Plays Akron on Summer Tour
April 12, 2022
3rd Annual – The Drip Drive: Greater Akron Coffee Experience Launches on April 18, 2022
April 12, 2022
6th Annual Summit Brew Path Launches April 7, 2022
April 1, 2022
Two Day Senior Summit to be Held May 13-14
April 1, 2022
March 2022
Local Organizations Honor Judge Annalisa S. Williams and Magistrate Jennifer D. Towell with Awards
March 31, 2022
Sakura Celebration Planned on the Towpath in Downtown
March 24, 2022
Mayor Horrigan Announces Chemstress Consultant Company as the Presenting Sponsor of the Akron Rubber Worker Statue
March 24, 2022
Akron Municipal Court Sets Star Wars Themed Weddings for Wednesday, May 4
March 23, 2022
Summit Artspace’s Spring Exhibitions Open April 8
March 22, 2022
Quaker Square Inn to Open in May for a Curated Storefront Art Party
March 22, 2022
Summit Artspace Re-Launches Artist Entrepreneurship Institute
March 15, 2022
Akron Art Museum Announces New Exhibition, Reflections on Perceptions
March 15, 2022
The Akron Art Museum Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary in 2022
March 11, 2022
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Akron Saturday March 12
March 9, 2022
Akron Zoo to Partner with Akron Children’s Museum
March 9, 2022
Passion and Joy
March 8, 2022
Akron Zoo Offering On-site ZooCamp This Summer
March 2, 2022
February 2022
Curated Courthouse presents the Stow Arts Commission
February 28, 2022
Akron Symphony Orchestra Announces 22-23 Season Line-Up
February 24, 2022
The Nightlight Welcomes Back Oscar Nominated Shorts
February 23, 2022
Art Connects Us! at Akron ArtWalk on March 11
February 22, 2022
Summit Artspace Awarded OAC Arts Resilience Initiative Grant
February 18, 2022
METRO Regional Transit Authority Approves Contract with TWU.
February 16, 2022
New Akron Civic Theatre Deck to Be Named PNC Plaza
February 15, 2022
Akron Zoo to Offer Free Admission on Presidents’ Day
February 15, 2022
Akron Art Museum Board Appoints New Executive Director
February 15, 2022
EarthQuaker Partnership Shakes up the Symphony Experience
February 10, 2022
Summit County Probate Court and Community Support Services Display Art Through Curated Courthouse Show
February 1, 2022
Downtown Akron Partnership Launches the 6th Cohort of Start Downtown to Bring Small Business Downtown
February 1, 2022
January 2022
Lunar New Year Celebration Coming to Downtown Akron
January 31, 2022
Input Needed on METRO’s Reimagined Network
January 27, 2022
Artist Nick Lee Selected for Solo Exhibition at Summit Artspace
January 26, 2022
Akron Zoo to Offer Free Day
January 21, 2022
Akron BMX & Sports Alliance of Greater Akron Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
January 14, 2022
Akron Zoo to Hold Naming Contest for White-Cheeked Gibbon Infant
January 12, 2022
Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable Launches New Program, Celebrates Success of Current Endeavors
January 10, 2022
Akron Zoo Free on January 17
January 7, 2022
Akron Zoo Receives Largest Estate Gift in Zoo History
January 6, 2022
Akron Municipal Court and Jilly’s Music Room Offer Wedding Opportunity for Local Couples
January 6, 2022
Judge Ron Cable Named Akron Municipal Court’s Presiding Judge for 2022
January 4, 2022
A FRESH Start: Summit Artspace’s Winter Exhibitions Open Jan. 14
January 3, 2022
December 2021
Akron Symphony Reschedules Baroque Virtuosos and Gospel Meets Symphony Concerts
December 28, 2021
The Artists of Group Ten Hold Court in Courthouse Gallery
December 7, 2021
Akron Zoo Receives LEED Certification for New Areas
December 2, 2021
The Akron Municipal Court and the Hower House Museum Offer December Wedding Ceremony Opportunity
December 1, 2021
November 2021
Eddie’s On Main Street Celebrates One Year Birthday!
November 29, 2021
Celebrate Traditions at Akron ArtWalk on Dec. 10
November 22, 2021
WinterBlast Returns to the City of Akron's Lock 3: Ohio's Most Popular Family-Friendly Destination for Winter Fun
November 16, 2021
UA and Civic Theatre Advance AkronArts with New Partnership
November 11, 2021
Celebrate Artists Sunday with Crafty Mart and Summit Artspace on November 28
November 11, 2021
Summit County Probate Court to Host an Art Show with Summit DD with Summit Artspace
November 8, 2021
RubberDucks Announce the Return of 20 Days of Giving
November 8, 2021
METRO RTA Contract Negotiation Update: No Strike on November 4
November 4, 2021
Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival, GameFest and Akron Makes November 13 in Downtown Akron
November 4, 2021
METRO RTA Contract Negotiation Update
November 3, 2021
“The Masked Singer” Takes Off on a 50-City North American Tour
November 1, 2021
UA Dance Institute Localizes Beloved Classic as 'The Akron Nutcracker'
November 1, 2021
October 2021
Possible Service Disruptions for METRO RTA Riders
October 29, 2021
Akron Zoo to Offer Election Day and Veterans Day Discounts
October 27, 2021
Akron Municipal Court and Akron Civic Theatre Offer Halloween-Themed Weddings
October 27, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Honored to Represent Akron with Appointments to National and Local Boards
October 26, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces 34th Annual Welcome Santa Holiday Parade Taking Place November 27th
October 20, 2021
Harvest Mart Farmers Market this Weekend, Phantasy Fest Next Weekend in Downtown Akron
October 15, 2021
“Material Reckoning” Exhibit Opens at Emily Davis Gallery
October 14, 2021
Team USA Brings Home 8 medals from Salzburg, Austria at the 2021 World Martial Arts Championships
October 12, 2021
2021 Cohort of Scalerator NEO Graduates with 13 Companies
October 4, 2021
September 2021
Akron Symphony Orchestra Single Tickets on Sale October 1
September 30, 2021
Akron Municipal Court and Akron Civic Theatre Offer Halloween-Themed Weddings
September 29, 2021
Akron Community Foundation Announces Nearly $2.6 Million in Grants
September 24, 2021
The City of Akron Honors Its Own Howard Hewett
September 24, 2021
Fall Exhibitions Open at Summit Artspace on October 8
September 24, 2021
TikTok Partnering with Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan to Host a Small Biz Block Party for Ohio Businesses
September 23, 2021
Akron/Summit CVB Receives Seven Star Awards
September 22, 2021
The Akron Children’s Museum Announces Reopening and new COVID-19 Safety Protocols
September 21, 2021
METRO RTA Releases the First Draft of New Bus Network
September 20, 2021
Countdown to Akron Marathon has Officially Begun for Runners and Spectators
September 17, 2021
Barry Bostwick to Host 45th The Rocky Horror Picture Show
September 13, 2021
Curated Courthouse Unveils Faces and Feelings
September 13, 2021
Akron Municipal Court to Offer Outdoor Weddings at Cascade Plaza in Downtown Akron
September 8, 2021
Summit Artspace’s Natalie Grieshammer Promoted to Director of Artist Resources
September 1, 2021
Next Brew at the Zoo is Sept. 4
September 1, 2021
August 2021
Akron Zoo Brings Back Popular Senior Event
August 27, 2021
Akron/Summit CVB Launches Phase 3 of Akron[RE]bound Campaign
August 26, 2021
Change in Ohio Law allows Name Conformity
August 23, 2021
Probate Court & Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s McDowell Cancer Center present Healing Expressions
August 11, 2021
Alpha Phi Awards $7,500 in Grants
August 11, 2021
Akron Symphony Closes Out Summer Concert Series on August 15
August 10, 2021
Akron Zoo’s Wild for Wine to take place on Aug. 14
August 10, 2021
Probate Court & Summit Metro Parks offer 3rd annual Promises in the Park: A FREE Outdoor Wedding Event
August 6, 2021
City of Akron Reinstitutes Mask Policy for Employees and Visitors in City Buildings
August 6, 2021
Leadership Akron Announces Next Class 10 Participants
August 5, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces Updates to Phase II of Main Street Corridor Project
August 3, 2021
Free Akron Symphony Orchestra Concert in Firestone Park
August 3, 2021
July 2021
GAR Foundation awards $380,700 in capital funding to nonprofit organizations
July 30, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Hosts National Night Out Against Crime on August 3
July 28, 2021
Tuesday Musical unveils 2021-22 Akron Concert Series
July 28, 2021
Akron City Council Welcomes Dr. Joan M. Williams as Council Chief of Staff
July 28, 2021
Development Fund of the Western Reserve Promotes New Executive Director
July 27, 2021
The East End and Akron Civic Theatre Announce Partnership to Operate and Program Goodyear Theater
July 27, 2021
Leadership Akron Announces Diversity On Board Class 6
July 27, 2021
Summit Artspace Welcomes Three New Board Members
July 23, 2021
Akron Pride Festival 2021 Soon to Arrive in Downtown Akron
July 23, 2021
Akron Symphony Orchestra Announces 2021-22 Season
July 22, 2021
Akron Civic Theatre’s announces launch of BOOM! Theater
July 14, 2021
Mayor Dan Horrigan Appoints Steve Mylett as Chief of the Akron Police Department
July 8, 2021
Change in Ohio Law allows Change of Gender on Birth Records
July 6, 2021
Judge Annalisa Stubbs Williams Joins Kent State Alumni Association’s National Board of Directors
July 6, 2021
June 2021
Cleveland Indians Assign Zach Plesac, Roberto Perez, and Franmil Reyes to Double-A Akron for Rehab Appearances
June 29, 2021
METRO RTA expands Book It On METRO program.
June 29, 2021
The City of Akron's Lock 3 Announces Partnership with NoHi Pop-Up Restaurant
June 29, 2021
City of Akron Adopts Groundbreaking Law Requiring Prompt Disclosure of Use-of-Force Videos
June 29, 2021
Akron's Lock 3 Releases Full Schedule for July Events and Concerts
June 29, 2021
Leadership Akron Announces Signature Class 38
June 24, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Opens Applications for Fifth Annual Mayor’s Citizens Institute
June 23, 2021
Experience Downtown Living During an Open House this Saturday, June 26
June 23, 2021
Summer Exhibitions Shine at Summit Artspace
June 22, 2021
2021 Akron Marathon Race Series Presented by SUMMA HEALTH Set to Kick Off June 26
June 21, 2021
Knight Arts Challenge 2021 returns to Akron
June 21, 2021
METRO RTA to Run Holiday Bus Service July 4-6.
June 21, 2021
Summit Artspace Announces 2021 Arts Alive Recipients
June 18, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces Neighborhood-Based Fourth of July Fireworks
June 16, 2021
Akron Named as Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge
June 15, 2021
Juneteenth Celebrations Expand Across Akron
June 15, 2021
City of Akron Offices Reopen for In-person Services and General Public Access Beginning Today
June 15, 2021
The Akron Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage on June 19
June 14, 2021
AMERICA at the Akron Civic Theatre
June 8, 2021
Summit Choral Society: Summer Camps Registering Now
June 8, 2021
OHSAA Baseball State Tournament Brackets Set for June 10 - 12 at Canal Park
June 8, 2021
DFA Welcomes New Accounting and Asset Manager
June 8, 2021
Mayor Dan Horrigan and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce 2021 Akron Parks Challenge Winners
June 3, 2021
Akron Zoo to Host First Brew at the Zoo on June 12
June 3, 2021
Downtown Akron's Lock 3 Releases Full Schedule for June Events and Concerts
June 3, 2021
City of Akron and Akron Children's Hospital Jump into a Healthy Summer
June 1, 2021
Akron Symphony Announces Outside Voices Concert Series
June 1, 2021
May 2021
Akron Municipal Court Announces New Safety Plan Related to COVID-19 Threat
May 28, 2021