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

The Akron History, which showcases 200 years of the city’s history, opens Saturday in Downtown Akron at 172 South Main Street.

Easter is fast approaching, and with it comes a bevy of activities from easter egg hunts to visits with the Easter Bunny.

Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.

Akron is heading to the big dance after a wild finish in the MAC tournament final. The Zips defeated Miami of Ohio 76-74 on a layup in the final seconds to punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament.

The two pit bulls, Apollo and Echo, sometimes ran free ... Ohio averages about two fatal dog attacks a year. But a nine-month investigation by The Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Akron ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police say officers launched an investigation Sunday after one person was shot and another was hurt at a local restaurant. According to police, the men showed up to ...

AKRON, Ohio - The ongoing reconstruction of Interstates 76 and 77 and Ohio 8 in Akron will involve overnight ramp closings this week. Starting Monday, and lasting through Friday morning ...

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Isaiah Gray and Nate Johnson scored 14 points apiece to help Akron defeat Buffalo 88-70 on Friday night in a Mid-American Conference regular-season finale. Gray shot 7 of 12 from ...

AKRON, Ohio — As the historic Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens prepares to open for the 2025 season, they are offering an opportunity for customers to receive a free self-guided tour ticket as part of ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – An underground explosion in downtown Akron on Tuesday caused windows in a nearby Mexican restaurant to break, according to fire officials. The explosion was reported at about ...