The festival is a tribute to both the beauty of the cherry blossoms and the enduring friendship between Akron and Japan.

As one of 20 finalist for All-America City Award, Akron has a 50-50 chance of claiming distinction it last won in 2008.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron has been named one of 20 finalists for the 2025 All-America City Award, a prestigious national recognition from the National Civic League. According to officials, the award honors ...

Akron, Ohio, is a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award, exemplifying collaborative and equitable community ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The second man convicted in connection with the December 2022 fatal shooting at an Akron skate park was sentenced Monday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Nathan Hendrix ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police are asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing over $1,500 worth of lottery tickets earlier this month. According to a social media post, on March 16 ...

Akron City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $798 million operating budget for 2025, albeit with several alterations to Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's spending plan. City ...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) rolled out its list of construction projects for 2025 in Northeast Ohio at a ...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington on Monday confirmed that four tornadoes touched down Sunday evening in southwest Ohio, in addition to the severe thunderstorms that ripped through ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: Mary J. Blige performs onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19 ...

297 Rogers Ave, James H Malinak to David J Camizzi, $195,000. • 55 Mitchell Dr, Nona L Heckman to Saschelee Powell, $189,500. • 126 Ellicott Crk Rd Unit 6, Mary E Steck to Ashley Marie ...