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February 2021
Leadership Akron Announces Applications Open
February 26, 2021
City of Akron Announces 2023 East Exchange Street Corridor Project
February 24, 2021
Cleveland Indians Announce Ducks’ Field Staff for 2021
February 22, 2021
Akron Municipal Court Develops New Court Security Committee
February 19, 2021
Artwork Taking to the Akron Skies
February 18, 2021
Akron Zoo to Host Inclusion Days on Feb. 27 - March 1
February 18, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces Upcoming Lead Service Line Replacement Program for 2021 and 2022
February 18, 2021
MLB Announces 2021 Akron RubberDucks Schedule
February 18, 2021
AKRON CIVIC THEATRE - Capital Campaign, Public Art Project Phase II CALL FOR ARTISTS - Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for local artists
February 17, 2021
City of Akron Issues Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Advance of Winter Storm
February 15, 2021
Akron RubberDucks Accept Invitation to Remain Indians’ Double-A Affiliate
February 12, 2021
Akron Art Museum Reopening February 18
February 12, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces Upcoming Cabinet Changes
February 11, 2021
Rare Blue Lobster to Make Public Debut on Feb. 13
February 10, 2021
City Of Akron Offices Closed February 15 in Observance of Presidents’ Day
February 10, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Reveals New Online Platform Focused on Increasing Homeownership in Akron
February 10, 2021
The City of Akron Utilities Business Office Drop Box Relocating
February 9, 2021
Western Reserve Community Fund Obtains Community Development Financial Institution Certification
February 9, 2021
NCCAkron Receives $750,000 from The Knight Foundation for New Initiatives of Multi-Year Strategic Plan
February 9, 2021
Summit Choral Society: Expanded Music Education Programs
February 9, 2021
Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation Appoints New Chairman
February 9, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces Beginning of National Search for New Akron Police Chief
February 5, 2021
RubberDucks Team Up with Local Small Businesses, Akron Public Schools for Two February Community Initiatives
February 5, 2021
New Collaborative Art Project Invites All Visitors to Downtown Akron to See a Part of Themselves
February 4, 2021
Rogers Family Donates $1 Million Dollars to Lock 3 Vision Plan
February 4, 2021
Akron Zoo to Offer Free Admission on Feb. 15
February 4, 2021
DFA Announces Its New Website
February 3, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Releases Comprehensive Tree Canopy Study and Long-Term Strategy to Sustain Akron’s Urban Forest
February 2, 2021
Thirteen Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Selected for Mortar at Bounce’s Winter 2021 Cohort
February 2, 2021
January 2021
Registration open until February 8 for Inclusive Leadership Series: Taking Your Leadership To The Next Level
January 29, 2021
Akron City Council’s Public Comment Voicemail
January 28, 2021
GAR Awards $200,000 to Know COVID Program
January 26, 2021
Akron City Council Releases Reimagining Public Safety Report, Outlines Next Steps Around Public Engagement
January 25, 2021
City of Akron Offices Closed January 18 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 14, 2021
Akron Zoo to Offer Free Admission on MLK Day
January 13, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Announces the Retirement of Adele Roth, Director of Development
January 11, 2021
Mayor Horrigan Issues Update on Rubber Worker Statue Installation
January 11, 2021
Torchbearers Announces 2021 Grant from Knight Foundation
January 6, 2021
ArtsNow Announces Artist Relief Fund to Offer Financial Support to Artists in Summit County
January 6, 2021
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan Issues Statement Against Ohio's Stand Your Ground Law
January 5, 2021
Akron Municipal Court Receives State Certification for Judge Ron Cable’s Rise Initiative
January 5, 2021
Tuesday Musical Unveils 2021 Akron Concert Series
January 4, 2021
Curated Courthouse Displays Akron Artist Danny Ratcliff
January 4, 2021
December 2020
City of Akron to Begin Roadway Work for Phase II of Main Street Corridor Project on January 4
December 29, 2020
Akron Children’s Museum, Summit Metroparks Keep Kids Moving and Learning with Adventure Backpacks
December 18, 2020
Turn It Up at Home: DAP, Akron Civic Theatre Partner to Present 7 Weeks of Streaming Music Performances
December 10, 2020
The Nutcrackers Are Coming
December 3, 2020
RubberDucks Introduce Primetime Surf ’N’ Turf Meal Package Available for Pickup Monday, December 14th
December 1, 2020
Seniors Bring Meaningful Art to Life During Pandemic
December 1, 2020
November 2020
Akron Zoo to Host Trunk Show on December 3
November 24, 2020
GAR Foundation Announces Grants Totaling More Than $2.4 Million
November 23, 2020
Summit Choral Society Announces Christmas Candlelight Virtual Video
November 23, 2020
Rubberducks’ Season of Savings Kicks Off November 23 With Week of Black Friday Sales
November 20, 2020
Akron Zoo to Offer Drive-Through Tours of Wild Lights
November 20, 2020
Akron Art Museum Temporarily Closes Starting November 22nd to Support Public Health Effort
November 20, 2020
Apply Now for 2021 Ohio & Erie Canalway Strategic Initiatives Program
November 19, 2020
City of Akron Limits Private Gatherings to Prevent Continued Uncontrolled Spread of COVID-19
November 17, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Introduces Legislation to Limit Private Gatherings in the City of Akron
November 16, 2020
Lock 3 Announces New Winter Programming for 2020
November 13, 2020
Akron Zoo to Host Annual Holiday Lighting Event
November 12, 2020
City Partners Unveil Age-Friendly Akron Needs Assessment
November 12, 2020
Pizza, BBQ and Sandwiches: PigOut PIZZA May Have the Perfect Combination of Your Favorite Foods
November 10, 2020
City of Akron Offices Closed For Business on Wednesday, November 11th in Observance of Veterans Day
November 9, 2020
St. Bernard Parish to Launch ‘Moving Forward in Faith’ Campaign
November 6, 2020
UA Presents Fall Dance Concert “We Dance On: A Movement Collaboration”
November 3, 2020
METRO RTA Team Members Recognized with State-Level Awards, Announce Federal Grant Funding During Awards Ceremony
November 2, 2020
October 2020
METRO Regional Transit Authority Welcomed Local Health Department Onboard to Highlight COVID-19 Safety Initiatives
October 28, 2020
Akron Zoo to Offer Several Upcoming Discounts
October 28, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Dedicates Akron’s First Pickleball Courts at Waters Park
October 27, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Announces Release of 2020 Hey Akron Magazine
October 27, 2020
Make a Day of It on Main this Saturday
October 22, 2020
The Western Reserve Community Fund and Akron Urban League announced first participants for Minority Contractor Capital Access Program (MCCAP)
October 22, 2020
Akron Celebrates Completion of Main Street Corridor Project with a Virtual Ribbon Cutting
October 15, 2020
The City of Akron and the Western Reserve Community Fund Launch the Akron Resiliency Fund for Small Businesses
October 14, 2020
Harvest Mart Will Bring Fresh Food and Handmade Goods to Lock 3
October 14, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Issues Reminder Regarding Policies and Procedures
October 13, 2020
Akron/Summit CVB Captures Ohio Travel Association’s 2020 Ruby Award
October 13, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Announces Update on Rubber Worker Statue and Commemorative Bricks
October 6, 2020
Local Startups to Be Featured at Second Annual Bounce Innovation Hub Startup Showcase
October 6, 2020
Private Movie Nights Are Back at the Civic!
October 1, 2020
September 2020
Akron Zoo to Host New Halloween Event
September 30, 2020
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan Announces Final Pavement Work is Complete for Main Street Phase I
September 30, 2020
Grown-Up Play Date Fundraiser to benefit Akron Children's Museum
September 29, 2020
METRO RTA Recognized with Certificate of Merit for its Security Efforts by the American Public Transportation Association.
September 29, 2020
City of Akron Leaf Removal Begins November 2
September 28, 2020
Downtown Akron Partnership Plans to Evolve with Reception of a Major Grant from Knight Foundation
September 24, 2020
Keeping Arts Alive Auction Set for Oct. 1 - 4 to Benefit Summit Artspace
September 23, 2020
RubberDucks to Host Safe, Socially-Distanced Watch Party for St. Vincent-St. Mary vs. Archbishop Hoban Football Game Sept. 25
September 22, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Now Accepting Applications for the Newly-Created Contract Compliance and Supplier Diversity Officer Position
September 22, 2020
MORTAR Program in Full Swing at Bounce Innovation Hub
September 22, 2020
Downtown Akron Partnership Distributes $100,000 in COVID-19 Recovery Grant Money to Downtown Akron Businesses
September 18, 2020
Akron Executive Airport Receives Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant
September 17, 2020
Evelyn's Serves Coffee, Sandwiches and Comfort in Downtown Akron
September 16, 2020
Akron Civic Theatre to Bring Internationally Renowned Artists to Create Two Large Scale Murals and More
September 15, 2020
METRO RTA to Present Draft of 10-Year Strategic Plan Through a Series of Public Webinars; Seeks Feedback from the Community
September 15, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Announces Updates to City of Akron Recreation and Parks Programming and Facilities
September 15, 2020
Sunday Edition of “Swing For Your Swag” at Canal Park Slated for Sept. 20th
September 14, 2020
City of Akron Announces Low-Interest Loan Awarded to Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
September 11, 2020
Black Panther to Headline Second Movie Night at Canal Park Sept. 18, Benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital
September 11, 2020
Take a Load Off: DAP Adds New Public Seating to Northside Green
September 10, 2020
Ribbon Cutting for Akron Municipal Court’s Little Free Library to Take Place Friday, September 18
September 10, 2020
City of Akron Hosting Neighborhood Census Events to Encourage an Accurate and Complete Count of Akron Residents in Final Days of 2020 Census
September 10, 2020
Leadership Akron Celebrates Read Family Difference Maker Award Recipients
September 10, 2020
Summit Choral Society – New, Innovative Music Programming
September 9, 2020
City of Akron Announces Pending Completion of Main Street Phase I
September 4, 2020
City of Akron and The University of Akron Partner with Spin to Bring Dockless Scooter-Share Services to Akron
September 4, 2020
METRO RTA to Launch METRO Connect, a New Pilot Program Serving Designated Areas Within Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, and Tallmadge
September 3, 2020
City of Akron Offices Closed for Business on Monday, September 7th in Observance of Labor Day
September 2, 2020
Akron Symphony Orchestra's Interlude Season Continues at St. Vincent-St. Mary You-Pick Flower Garden
September 2, 2020
Movie Night on The Field Returns Sept. 5, Presented by Stark State College, Union Home Mortgage, and Bober Markey Fedorovich
September 2, 2020
Public Invited to Submit Entries for Park District’s Annual Amateur Photography Exhibit
September 1, 2020
METRO RTA Offers Free Rides to Akron-Summit County Public Library Cardholders the First Thursday of Every Month.
September 1, 2020
August 2020
UA Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions for Woolf’s “The Waves”
August 31, 2020
Side Quests - Akron Discoveries
August 28, 2020
Akron Zoo Elects First Woman as Chair of Board of Directors
August 27, 2020
Mayor Horrigan and Full-Term First Birthday Akron, Infant Vitality Collaborative, to Host Two Drive-Thru Community Baby Showers
August 26, 2020
Mayor Horrigan and County Executive Shapiro Make Final Push to Count Residents in Last Six Weeks of 2020 Census
August 26, 2020
Akron Zoo and Akron Public Schools Partner to Offer Backpack Adventure Event
August 26, 2020
DAP Kicks Off Concerts in the Commons with a New EarthQuaker Device
August 24, 2020
Second “Swing for Your Swag” Night Presented by AtNetPlus Set for August 28
August 21, 2020
METRO RTA Announces Service Change Beginning August 23rd.
August 20, 2020
New Shows at Summit Artspace on East Market Commemorate and Celebrate Women, Their Art, Spirit, Abilities and Accomplishments
August 20, 2020
Chamber Announces 2020 30 for the Future Recipients
August 20, 2020
Mayor Horrigan and Council President Sommerville Unveil City of Akron Racial Equity and Social Justice Taskforce
August 20, 2020
Leadership Akron Announces Diversity on Board Class 5
August 18, 2020
City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Complete the Second Round of the Recycle Right Campaign
August 17, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable to Receive Award from the Final Farewell Project
August 13, 2020
Downtown Akron Partnership Announces COVID-19 Recovery Grant for Eligible Downtown Businesses
August 11, 2020
Akron Partners With Colu to Launch Akronite App to Support Small Business Recovery from COVID-19
August 10, 2020
Akron Zoo to Host Wild for Wine Event
August 10, 2020
Summit Metro Parks Announces Fall 2020 COVID-19 Response
August 6, 2020
Akron Zoo to Offer Summit County Community Appreciation Days
August 6, 2020
Akron Art Museum Announces Transformation Plan
August 5, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Issues Request for Proposals for New Residential Development on Theiss Road
August 3, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Administrator Named to Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors
August 3, 2020
All-Akron Student Engineering Program to Host Virtual Closing Ceremony to Honor Participants
August 3, 2020
July 2020
Board of Park Commissioners Meets August 11
July 29, 2020
DFA Welcomes New Community Development Program Officer
July 29, 2020
Staying Safe—Together! Akron-Summit County Public Library Reopens
July 29, 2020
Akron Municipal Court Designates Off-Site Location for Jury Trials
July 29, 2020
Mayor Dan Horrigan Reports Record Low Lead Levels in City of Akron Drinking Water
July 27, 2020
“Swing for Your Swag” Event Set for July 24 at Canal Park
July 22, 2020
Akron City Council – Reimagining Public Safety
July 17, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Opens Applications for Fourth Annual Mayor’s Citizens Institute
July 16, 2020
Leadership Akron Announces Additions to Board of Directors
July 15, 2020
City of Akron Passes Local Face Covering Mandate
July 14, 2020
Walsh Jesuit, Massillon Washington Set to Face Off at Canal Park
July 14, 2020
ASO Interlude Season - Our Gift to the Community
July 13, 2020
City of Akron Establishes Public Art Program
July 9, 2020
Akron Zoo to Host Blood Drive
July 9, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Introduces Legislation to Make Face Coverings Mandatory in the City of Akron
July 9, 2020
June 2020
Archbishop Hoban, St. Vincent-St. Mary Set to Renew Rivalry at Canal Park July 11
June 30, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Makes Significant Resources Available to Akron Water and Sewer Customers In Need
June 30, 2020
2020 Akron RubberDucks Season Cancelled
June 30, 2020
City of Akron to Adopt Open and Equitable Plan for Neighborhood-Centric Public Art
June 29, 2020
City of Akron and Akron Children’s Hospital partner on “Jump into a Healthy Summer” Youth Wellness Program
June 29, 2020
Fourth on the Field Fireworks Presented by Goodyear Set for Saturday July 4
June 26, 2020
Leadership Akron Announces Signature Class 37
June 24, 2020
Summit County Public Health and Full Term First Birthday Agencies Team Up to Launch “Masks for Moms” Campaign
June 24, 2020
City of Akron and Summit DD Partner on The Akron Games “May There Always Be Summit DD”
June 23, 2020
Celebrating 5 Years, ArtsNow Announces New Board Members
June 23, 2020
City of Akron Announces First Round Winners of Rubber City Match
June 23, 2020
Mayor Horrigan Releases Summary of the City of Akron’s Ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
June 22, 2020
ArtsNow & Gener8tor Announce Emergency Response Program for Northeast Ohio Creatives
June 19, 2020
Mayors Announce Joint Effort to Support Public Safety Reforms
June 17, 2020
Summit Metro Parks Launches #Staysafesmp Contest to Promote Safe Summer Fun
June 16, 2020
City of Akron and Arts Partners Launch Art Blooms in Akron
June 15, 2020
City of Akron Announces Plans for Neighborhood-Based Fourth of July Fireworks
June 15, 2020
Akron Waterways Renewed! to host Virtual “Blue Heron Hangout” Educational Series
June 12, 2020
Summit Lake Nature Center Takes Shape with Construction, Indoor Exhibit Work Underway
June 11, 2020
City of Akron Announces Temporary Summer Patio Permit Program
June 9, 2020
Akron Zoo to Open on June 17
June 5, 2020
Summit Metro Parks Announces Summer 2020 Covid-19 Response
June 4, 2020
Mayor Dan Horrigan Releases Procurement and Inclusion Report
June 4, 2020
17th Annual Spree for All Begins June 1 with New Virtual Option Available
June 1, 2020
Summit Metro Parks Introduces Virtual ‘Backyard Explorer’ Day Camp
June 1, 2020
City of Akron to Resume Bulk Pickup Services on June 8th
June 1, 2020
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