Downtown News
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May 2020
Several Akron Municipal Court Departments to Continue Operating Remotely Through July 31
May 29, 2020
Akron Civic Theatre to offer Free LiveVirtually Master Class Edition
May 29, 2020
Akron Zoo to Hold Virtual Auction
May 29, 2020
METRO RTA Announces Service Updates Beginning June 8.
May 29, 2020
City of Akron Reveals Progress of Rubber Worker Statue Destined for Main Street Roundabout
May 28, 2020
Akron Zoo Receives Approval of Reopening Plan
May 28, 2020
City of Akron Offices Closed for Business on May 25 in Observance of Memorial Day
May 21, 2020
ArtsNow Announces Two Virtual Series to Connect Community Unable to Participate in Large Scale Activities
May 20, 2020
City of Akron Announces Alternate Programming for Summer 2020
May 20, 2020
Akron Zoo to Offer Virtual Programs
May 19, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Launches “Mow to Own” Program
May 18, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Announces Updates to City of Akron Recreation and Parks Programming
May 18, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Announces Changes to Safety and Streets Budget & Capital Budget
May 13, 2020
GAR teams up with Akron Institutions to Distribute Thousands of Masks to Community
May 12, 2020
Application Submitted for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area along Main Street in Downtown Akron
May 12, 2020
Akron Zoo to Offer Meal Takeout and Shopping Opportunities
May 11, 2020
City of Akron to Standardize Curbside Charges to Sustain Recycling Program
May 11, 2020
Akron Zoo to Delay Opening of Wild Asia
May 7, 2020
Start of RubberDucks’ Season Pushed to at Least June 15
May 5, 2020
Akron Zoo Volunteers to Create Masks for Local Community
May 1, 2020
Summit Metro Parks Update COVID-19 Response
May 1, 2020
Masks, Health Assessments Mandatory for Entry into Akron Municipal Court
May 1, 2020
April 2020
The City of Akron and Environmental Design Group Receive Outstanding Achievement Award for Aqueduct Street Green Improvements
April 30, 2020
Summit County Voters Approve Park Levy
April 29, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Outlines Transition Plan for City Operations under Governor DeWine’s Responsible RestartOhio Plan
April 29, 2020
Akron Waterways Renewed! Field Work Ongoing in North Hill Area of Akron
April 29, 2020
“Artifacts With Edie” Is Livestreaming from the Summit County Historical Society
April 24, 2020
Mayor Dan Horrigan Issues Statement Regarding President Miller’s Remarks “Redesigning the University of Akron”
April 24, 2020
A METRO RTA Bus Operator Tested Positive for COVID-19 on April 23, 2020.
April 23, 2020
Summit County Probate Court to Collect and Deliver Cards
April 22, 2020
City of Akron Announces Changes to Lock 3 and Recreation Programming
April 22, 2020
MASK-R-AID Call for Artists
April 20, 2020
Call for Artists: MASK-R-AID
April 17, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Will Continue Virtual Town Halls through April
April 16, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Modifies Procedures to Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
Akron Children’s Museum Asks for Community Support with Postcards to Local Grocery Stores
April 16, 2020
City of Akron Workers Proactively Disinfecting City Buildings and Vehicles
April 14, 2020
Akron Waterways Renewed! Program Making Progress
April 14, 2020
THIRD Akron Parks Challenge POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
April 10, 2020
“Opening Day At Home” To Put New Spin On Ducks’ April 17 Home Opener
April 10, 2020
The City of Akron Reminds Residents Not to Flush “Flushable” Wipes
April 7, 2020
“At Home With The RubberDucks” Show Will Launch 640 WHLO As Team’s New Radio Home
April 7, 2020
City of Akron Extends Local Orders to Align with Extended State of Ohio Stay-at-Home Order
April 6, 2020
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Akron[RE]bound
April 6, 2020
Northeast Ohio Parks Urge Public’s Cooperation To Remain Open During COVID-19
April 3, 2020
METRO RTA to Reduce Bus Service Beginning April 6.
April 3, 2020
April 4 Artwalk at Summit Artspace Goes Virtual!
April 2, 2020
Akron City Council to Meet via Videoconference on Monday, April 6th at 7:00 PM
April 2, 2020
The Akron Symphony Orchestra Will Debut the ASO Radio Hour on April 3 at 7 p.m.
April 2, 2020
March 2020
RubberDucks Launch QuAkron Cares Program To Assist With Covid-19 Relief Efforts
March 31, 2020
Mayor Horrigan and County Executive Shapiro Remind residents that April 1 is Census Day
March 31, 2020
Summit County Creates COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program
March 30, 2020
City of Akron Extends Income Tax Filing Deadline to July 15
March 27, 2020
Highlighting the Akron Community During the COVID-19 Response
March 25, 2020
Engage with the Akron Zoo During Zoo Closure
March 24, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Urges Residents to Stay at Home Following State Order
March 23, 2020
Tuesday Musical names new executive director
March 23, 2020
Parks and Trails Designated Essential Activity, Will Remain Open During Stay-At-Home Order
March 23, 2020
METRO RTA encourages passengers to limit travel to life-necessary trips.
March 23, 2020
Akron Zoo to Close Through March 31, 2020
March 17, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Announces Measures to Protect City Workforce
March 17, 2020
METRO RTA announces free fares beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
Closings Due to COVID-19: Statement from Mayor Daniel Horrigan
March 15, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Outlines Plan for March in Response to COVID-19 Threat
March 15, 2020
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Additional Event Cancellations
March 11, 2020
METRO RTA Announces Public Outreach for Strategic Planning Process.
March 5, 2020
Akron Zoo to offer ZooCamp summer program
March 4, 2020
Akron Children’s Museum Hosts 2nd Annual All Aboard the Akron Express Train Event
March 4, 2020
Downtown Akron Partnership Seeks Business Owners and Entrepreneurs for Start Downtown Program
March 3, 2020
February 2020
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit With special guest Hiss Golden Messenger
February 27, 2020
Women’s History Project “Woman of the Year Awards”
February 24, 2020
Akron Zoo to Host Inclusion Day
February 24, 2020
Akron Symphony Orchestra Announces Stand Beside Her Essay Contest
February 19, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Receives Grant Funding from Supreme Court of Ohio
February 18, 2020
Akron Zoo welcomes Speke’s gazelle calf
February 14, 2020
14th Annual Firefighters’ Chili Challenge - Friday at Lock 3
February 14, 2020
National Register of Historic Places Finds Summit Metro Parks Facilities Worthy of Inclusion
February 11, 2020
Downtown Businesses Show Customers Some Love on Galentine's and Valentine's Day
February 5, 2020
The BOX Gallery Solo Show Opening February 21
February 5, 2020
RubberDucks to Extend Safety Netting For 2020 Season
February 5, 2020
January 2020
Musica to host winter Flannel & Music Fest fundraiser for UA’s Art Bomb Brigade
January 31, 2020
“Great Streets Initiative” LED Streetlight Installation Event at University of Akron
January 31, 2020
Wandering Aesthetics Announces “The Velveteen Rabbit” a Youth Production
January 31, 2020
From D.C. subway to Akron: Joshua Bell and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in concert Feb. 25
January 30, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Releases 2020 Safety and Streets Budget Detailing $15.8 Million of Investments in Akron’s Police, Fire, and Streets
January 30, 2020
Akron Zoo to host job fair on Feb. 8-9
January 30, 2020
Clint Black Grammy Award winning Country Singer Akron Civic Theatre – April 2, 2020 – 8 PM
January 28, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Specialized Docket Receives Final Certification, New Name
January 22, 2020
The Development Finance Authority elects a new Board Member and Board Officers
January 22, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Announces Off-Site Weddings at Historic Venues to Mark Holidays in February, March
January 17, 2020
November 2019
Indulge Chocolates, sister company of Chill Artisan Ice Cream Co, now open in downtown Akron
November 25, 2019
Akron Children's Museum Hosts 4th Annual Hands-On Holidays
November 21, 2019
Winterblast at Lock 3, Northeast Ohio's Most Popular Family Friendly Destination for Winter Fun, Announces 2019 Schedule
November 19, 2019
Metisentry Acquires ScholarVets
November 14, 2019
Victim Assistance Program to Honor Victims of Homicide at Annual Angel Tree Ceremony
November 7, 2019
Drips is the 20th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500™
November 7, 2019
October 2019
Artist Angela Washko to speak at Akron Art Museum
October 31, 2019
METRO Regional Transit Authority to offer free fares on Election Day and Veteran’s Day
October 29, 2019
Pritt Entertainment Group moving to historic Carlton building in downtown Akron
October 29, 2019
Akron Zoo event, Penguin Palooza, to return due to popular demand
October 25, 2019
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical live on stage soars to Akron Civic Theatre on Dec. 19
October 25, 2019
Educators can get ideas for game-ifying classrooms at Akron Art Museum workshop
October 25, 2019
Akron Zoo to host Ghost Tours
October 18, 2019
Enter Poe's Garden for the mysterious at Summit Artspace Oct. 18-Nov. 9
October 16, 2019
The Experience Barber & Beauty Shop now open in downtown Akron
October 15, 2019
Trick or Treat on South High Street for families at the Akron Art Museum
October 9, 2019
September 2019
METRO Regional Transit Authority encourages Summit County to take the bus during Try Transit Week.
September 30, 2019
Mint Hair Collective now open in downtown Akron
September 24, 2019
Artists of Rubber City teams up with Summit Artspace to offer art classes Sept. 22-Oct. 19
September 19, 2019
Akron's longest running comic book store under new ownership in downtown Akron
September 17, 2019
Canal Park Festival of Beers to feature Ohio-based breweries
September 16, 2019
Downtown Akron Partnership and NCCAkron present #Dance4Coffee
September 13, 2019
The Akron Symphony Orchestra present Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, on Sept. 21
September 11, 2019
Akron Chilren's Museum hosts Music Garden ribbon cutting ceremony
September 6, 2019
The BOX Gallery presents ArtPrize in the BOX
September 4, 2019
August 2019
Pints and Pies: craft beer and pizza festival comes to Akron
August 27, 2019
Akron Art Museum offers free admission to University of Akron students, faculty and staff
August 26, 2019
Canal Park to host Festival of Beers on Sept. 21
August 23, 2019
Akron Art Museum adds work by Jenny Holzer to its collection
August 15, 2019
Exchange Street to begin two-way traffic on Monday, Aug. 19
August 14, 2019
AIDS Memorial Quilt coming to Akron
August 12, 2019
Joel Fuhrman and Ocean Robbins to present keynote talks at Wayside Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Akron Civic Theatre
August 12, 2019
METRO Regional Transit Authority to celebrate 50th birthday on August 14
August 7, 2019
Akron Zoo to host Summer Safari on Aug. 9
August 5, 2019
RubberDucks announce 2020 home schedule
August 5, 2019
July 2019
Akron Zoo to hold naming contest for snow leopard cub
July 18, 2019
Grocery Grabbers provides personal shopping services from downtown Akron location
July 18, 2019
Movie Night at Canal Park: “The Secret Life of Pets” on July 27
July 17, 2019
Area artists display self-portraits in new juried show opening July 19 at Summit Artspace
July 10, 2019
Next Brew at the Akron Zoo is July 20
July 9, 2019
June 2019
Artists of Rubber City presents Small Gems
June 27, 2019
Musk deer born at the Akron Zoo
June 24, 2019
Fairy tales get dark in Dread & Delight at the Akron Art Museum
June 20, 2019
Akron Children's Museum host summer camp programs
June 11, 2019
Snow leopard cub born at the Akron Zoo
June 5, 2019
RubberDucks partner with United Way of Summit County for “Fourth on the Field”
June 3, 2019
May 2019
Akron Art Museum joins institutions nationwide in the 10th summer of Blue Star Museums
May 23, 2019
Artists of Rubber City presents trio of ceramic artists in The BOX Gallery
May 22, 2019
Summit Artspace announces 2019 Arts Alive awards honorees and finalists
May 20, 2019
Boa Mistura lends perspective on Decade of STEM
May 14, 2019
Akron Art Museum marks the 35th season of Downtown@Dusk with local favorites in a beautiful garden space
May 10, 2019
Community institutions hosting "Just Review It" to celebrate Small Business Week
May 7, 2019
Join the Akron Art Museum in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Art Museum Day
May 6, 2019
It's time for lunch in downtown Akron
May 1, 2019
April 2019
Akron Zoo to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
April 29, 2019
Summit Artspace Welcome Gallery features photos by Dan Rowland, May 3-June 22
April 29, 2019
Society sets annual meeting for April 25; former Akron Beacon Journal editor Bruce Winges to speak
April 22, 2019
Lock 3 amphitheatre in downtown Akron releases 2019 summer concert and event schedule
April 16, 2019
Artist Nick Cave to Bring HEARD•AKRON to Life at the Akron Art Museum
April 12, 2019
Summit County Historical Society kicks off Akron History Hikes; YWCA Walk starts 10th season on April 23
April 12, 2019
Summit Artspace hosts traveling Cuyahoga River exhibit for 50th celebration, April 12-May 18
April 9, 2019
Suzie Graham to receive visitor's bureau chairman's award
April 8, 2019
NFL to honor Akron as one of its original towns during NFL100 centennial celebration
April 8, 2019
Summit County Executive launches economic development website; premieres promotional video
April 3, 2019
Summit County Historical Society properties reopen April 3, new exhibits set
April 1, 2019
March 2019
The Akron Art Museum celebrates creative early learning opportunities with BabyFest ‘19
March 28, 2019
Akron Civic Theatre to kick off public phase of capital campaign with free 90th anniversary celebration
March 26, 2019
Summit Artspace announces 2019 Arts Alive awards and fundraiser; nominations now open
March 25, 2019
David W. James named recipient of 2019 Lieberth Community Vision Award
March 21, 2019
Leadership Akron now accepting applications for 2019-2020 Signature Program
March 19, 2019
World premiere to highlight Tuesday Musical concert on March 28
March 15, 2019
Mayor Horrigan to host third Health Equity Summit March 19 at John S. Knight Center
March 13, 2019
Akron Zoo to offer St. Patrick’s Day celebration
March 8, 2019
Urban Corps is launched in downtown Akron
March 6, 2019
Akron Children's Museum hosts all aboard the Akron Express train event
March 5, 2019
February 2019
Pritt Entertainment Group takes home eight ADDYs at the 2019 Akron-Canton ADDY Awards
February 28, 2019
Akron Zoo receives $1.5 million gift for upcoming expansion
February 27, 2019
Independent book store now open in downtown Akron
February 22, 2019
Experience best of dance in Northeast Ohio at ‘Lose Your Marbles’ on March 1
February 12, 2019
Double Dare Live will play at Akron Civic Theatre
February 8, 2019
Leadership Akron accepting applications for Leadership Akron Community Leadership Institute this spring
February 6, 2019
New laser light event to be offered at Akron Zoo
February 1, 2019
The Akron Symphony Orchestra explores the mysteries of the sea with La Mer on Feb. 9
February 1, 2019
January 2019
METRO offers free fares for the remainder of the week due to expected arctic blast
January 28, 2019
Portage Path earns Medicaid approval to provide dual diagnosis services
January 23, 2019
Come downtown and say, “Hi”
January 18, 2019
Mayor Dan Horrigan to deliver 2019 State of the City address Feb. 20 at the John S. Knight Center
January 17, 2019
13th Annual Firefighters’ Chili Challenge - Friday at Lock 3
January 16, 2019
Akron Zoo offering free admission for MLK Day
January 11, 2019
Winter on the Boardwalk
January 10, 2019
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration for families at Akron Art Museum
January 8, 2019
Akron Zoo offers new winter event
January 3, 2019
December 2018
METRO RTA partners with the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities to bring art show to RKPTC
December 17, 2018
Young powerhouses of chamber music in Akron concert Jan. 22
December 13, 2018
Kaleidoscope is an area holiday tradition
December 11, 2018
Akron Zoo to ring in 2019 with new event
December 11, 2018
John Cusack live on stage for a conversation and Q&A after a screening of High Fidelity
December 6, 2018
November 2018
Mid-century modern furniture store opens in downtown Akron
November 29, 2018
ASO to present Home for the Holidays on Dec. 7
November 28, 2018
Akron Children's Museum hosts Hands-On Holidays Spectacular
November 27, 2018
UA School of Music’s Jingle Jazz and Friends; Dec. 9 at E.J. Thomas Hall
November 26, 2018
Opening celebration of Winterfest at Lock 3 is Friday, Nov. 23
November 20, 2018
Restoration of Akron Civic Theatre will help build a more vibrant, connected downtown Akron with $5 million investment
November 16, 2018
Rising Star Center for the Arts opens in downtown Akron
November 14, 2018
City of Akron partners with Weston on CitiCenter redevelopment
November 14, 2018
Alyson Hannigan live on stage for a conversation and Q&A before screeing of 1999 hit film American Pie
November 12, 2018
Akron Zoo to host Wild Lights this holiday season
November 9, 2018
METRO RTA is offering free line-service rides on Veterans Day
November 6, 2018