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, ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik held a press conference Wednesday morning to discuss a variety of topics, including statistics regarding violent crime and calls for Police Chief Brian Harding to resign.

In his first State of the City, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik provided updates on his first 100 days in office and announced a new police vehicle pursuit policy and a new pilot program that focuses on ...

AKRON, Ohio — As Akron Mayor Shammas Malik marked 100 days since taking office while also celebrating his 33rd birthday on Wednesday, he delivered his first State of the City address.

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

AKRON, Ohio — Less than one month after taking office, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik gave an update on a variety of topics, including recent policy updates, the 2024 capital budget, 311 app data and ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik stands before attendees as they applaud him during a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

The City of Akron has just announced that Mayor Shammas Malik is set to give his 2025 State of the City address outdoors at Lock 3 Park on Tuesday, June 3. The speech, which is scheduled to begin ...