City of Akron says it has a way for event at Joy Park to go on inside community center without police as security; mayor ...

Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including Ohio canal legislation, a railroad plan and an ...

Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including the formation of a new county, an NAACP lawsuit ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW ... Even major urban centers such as New York City, Chicago, and Denver have sought Federal aid to manage the burden of new arrivals. Some jurisdictions, like New York ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik released a statement on the recent executive orders that President Donald Trump signed, saying that Akron's values have not changed and will not change. Full statement ...

After launching a large-scale effort to address long-standing challenges with race relations in the city in 1997, President ...

Oscar-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell of Akron, busy on his next movie project, talks to the Beacon about the ...

Akron, Ohio - The Rubber City has a long and storied musical history having spawned well-known names such as Devo, Chrissie Hynde, The Black Keys, The Cramps, The Waitresses and Howard Hewitt.

A woman who was body slammed by an Akron police officer while being detained has brought an excessive force lawsuit against the city, its police chief and the officers involved. The Jan. 11 ...

Akron city leaders approved funding for a medical debt relief program in 2023, but they say they now have to change the funding source. Akron will no longer use COVID-19 relief dollars to help ...

“It’s an honor to be able to tell these stories and to bring awareness of the lasting impact made by the Black community on the city of Akron.” The exhibit is open during zoo operating hours ...

Akron City Council voted 12-0 (with one member absent) in favor of its resolution opposing AT&T's tariff application. Akron Law Director Deborah Matz said AT&T has asserted that under the new changes, ...