Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is proposing budget cuts that will reduce hiring across the city government and target overtime costs in the police and fire departments.

Job cuts and overtime reductions are likely ahead for some city workers, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said March 9 as he ...

At-large Akron City Councilman Jeff Fusco is leaving his seat on March 31. Here's a look at his decades-long career of public ...

AKRON, Ohio – The city of Akron is investing $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to create two Esports rooms in city community centers, with the first scheduled to open in early summer.

This story has been updated with new information. Akron's current Chief City Prosecutor Craig Morgan will start a new role Jan. 20 as the city's public safety chief. Deputy Chief City Prosecutor ...

Hundreds of people are buried beneath Schneider Park in unmarked graves. One women made it her quest to make sure they're ...

Akron's minor league baseball stadium is getting a new name. Pending Akron City Council and Major League Baseball approval, Canal Park will become known as 7 17 Credit Union Park, Akron RubberDucks ...

Akron Public Schools hosted its annual City Series Football Media Day July 29 at the Akron Education Association building. Firestone (5-6, 4-1) and East (6-5, 4-1) were City Series co-champions last ...

The Akron Zoo plans to expand its 'Pride of Africa' exhibit with a habitat enclosure featuring giraffes and ostriches, plus a 30-foot tower ride.

Akron city spokeswoman Stephanie Marsh says officials, owners of Summit Ridge apartments met to discuss landlord's plan to ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — It’s nearly time for students in Akron to return to the classroom after a stretch of wintry weather, including snow and bitterly cold temperatures, forced Akron Public Schools (APS ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveiled the city’s brand new logo during the bicentennial closing ceremony on Saturday. The new logo, designed by the Akron firm Pritt Entertainment ...