Three teens are in custody for the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed last month in Akron, police reported ...

Akron police have arrested three individuals, including two teens, wanted in connection to the shooting death of Javion Fort.

The All-America City Award recognizes 10 communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and ...

Christopher Hardesty, a University of Akron alumnus with nearly a decade of economic development experience, will head the ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and his wife, Alice, stand for the presentation of colors before his State of the City address to a gathering at Lock 3 Park on June 3, 2025, ...

A Bicentennial History” offers an in-depth account on subjects that haven’t been covered or covered thoroughly in previous ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Since becoming the mayor of Akron in January 2024, Shammas Malik has faced challenges and controversial issues. A century after the first Goodyear blimp was launched in Akron ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik remembers the victims and lauds first responders a year after a mass shooting at a block party left one dead and 28 injured. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Akron celebrates its bicentennial with the historical anthology "Akron at 200," edited by Dave Lieberth and Dr. Jon Miller.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivered his 2025 State of the City address at Lock 3 Park Tuesday afternoon. The speech was hosted by the Akron Roundtable, with free tickets available ...

Akron’s lineup of free festivals and summer concerts at city parks includes local bands from a variety of genres such as rock ...