Akron to offer small businesses owners financial counseling thanks to large grant
Akron is one of seven U.S. cities to receive a Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Small Business Boost grant. The grant ...
Sentencing for Akron man who attacked friend with machete
The Akron man convicted of attacking his friend with a machete over $20, is scheduled to be sentenced in Summit County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday. On Feb. 5, a jury found Jimmy J.R. Armstead, 41, ...
Akron Public Schools administration shares plan for $10M in cuts, including 59 jobs
Most of the positions are expected to be lost through attrition, the chief of staff said, but some employees would be laid off.
What is a Zip, and why is Akron's mascot a kangaroo? | Just Asking
For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of ...
Watch semi driver jump through fire after Akron crash on I-77
Viewer video caught a semi driver jumping through flames to escape a fire after he crashed into the median on I-77 Sunday.
'I was telling myself not to wilt': Amani Lyles pushes himself, Akron to NCAA Tournament
Columbus native Amani Lyles played a crucial role off the bench to help Akron win the MAC Tournament and earn a March Madness showdown vs. Arizona.
From Firestone high school to summer Olympics: 5 questions with Akron's Jonny Marshall
Get caught up with Akron native Jonny Marshall, a Firestone alum who is an SEC swimming champion at Florida and an Olympian ...
Akron Zoo hiring seasonal and full-time workers
The Akron Zoo has positions open for full-time and seasonal workers. The Zoo says seasonal staff works during their busy ...