If the weather doesn’t cooperate that day, a rain contingency plan is in place for the same date and time at a nearby ...

The 35-year-old man who was killed early Sunday in Akron has been identified by the Summit County Medical Examiner.

Maurer and Ward 6’s Brian Kazy were the only two council members who did not vote in favor of the new 15-ward map approved in January. Considered one of the more “progressive members” of council, ...

Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer announced Tuesday that she will run for reelection there — setting up a head-to-head matchup with ...

With the May 6 primary election approaching quickly, the Beacon Journal sat down with the two candidates for Akron City Council Ward 8.