Most of the news media and articles about our Akron Police Department seem to revolve around use of force issues; were they justified, were de-escalation tactics utilized, Officer suspensions, lawsuits and more. We rarely hear what they do right every day to keep us safe, and most of us have no idea of the situations and snap decisions they face…
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While we normally think of economic opportunity as new businesses or jobs, the availability of affordable housing is a huge driver to growing our city. Back in June, Mayor Malik and Akron’s planning department brought legislation to City Council that remove some of the barriers to developing new housing and investment in our…
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Deadline for applications extended to Wednesday, September 23rd!There’s not many opportunities for young people to turn their creative ideas into action in our community, especially if their plans need funding. Thanks to a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, young people in Akron can participate in the 2026-27 Global Youth…
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I’ve said this a number of times and still believe it’s true, that the Merriman Valley is the single largest economic developement opportunity we have in Ward 8. There’s so much potential for Eco-Tourism with the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, the Cuyahoga River and as the Gateway to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. And considering that …
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