‘One of the best’: the life and legacy of Ward 1 Councilmember Rich Swirsky October 4, 2021By H.L. Comeriato, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Shane Wynn and H.L. Comeriato Rich Swirsky knew a good...City of AkronCivic EngagementCommunityfeaturedPeople·11 mins read·787 views
Right to counsel could save hundreds of Akron residents from eviction. Will the city fund it? September 24, 2021By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter, and Conor Morris, for The Devil Strip The city is considering a...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·6 mins read·347 views
Women Firefighters Get the Job Done at Akron Fire Department August 18, 2021By Abbey Bashor When many people think of what it means to be a firefighter, words like strength,...City of AkronCommunityfeatured·6 mins read·1065 views
How to make a good city flag July 1, 2021Five Principles of Good Flag Design From Ted Kaye’s “Good Flag, Bad Flag” pamphlet, which spells out the...City of AkronCommunityCulturefeatured·1 min read·286 views
Can a new city flag really make a difference in Akron? July 1, 2021The Worst-Designed Thing You’ve Never Noticed If you’d like to learn more about city flags and what it...City of AkronCommunityCulturefeaturedUncategorized·9 mins read·1150 views
Here’s how Akron is planning to reach 250,000 citizens by 2050 June 3, 2021Since its peak at about 290,000 residents in the 1960s, Akron has lost a third of its population....2050City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·8 mins read·396 views
These tenants faced income discrimination when seeking housing. Akron just made that illegal. May 17, 2021Writing, reporting and photos by Abbey Marshall Helen Rea has applied for more than 200 houses and apartments...City of AkronCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·9 mins read·3536 views
Akron is moving to protect its tree canopy. Here’s why it matters. April 28, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Jon Malish dreams of trees. “It’s a passion that I have,...Big IdeasCity of AkronCivic EngagementCommunityCultureEducationfeaturedPublic HealthUnderstand·8 mins read·1511 views
Check out the redesign plans for Lock 3 coming next year April 12, 2021“This is not just a good parks project; this is an economic development project,” city officials say of...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEntertainmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedParks & RecUnderstand·9 mins read·4701 views
Here’s what Merriman Valley residents want to see from the cities’ upcoming master plan March 8, 2021 Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls sit the Merriman Valley’s rolling hills,...City of AkronCivic Engagementeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorizedUnderstand·14 mins read·1348 views
Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace February 24, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEducationEntrepreneurshipEquity & InclusionfeaturedSmall Businesses·5 mins read·911 views
Akron City Council rejects moratorium on water shutoffs but offers emergency funds to residents February 3, 2021Writing, reporting and photos by H.L. Comeriato Diana May spends Monday mornings on the phone. As an emergency...City of AkronCivic EngagementCommunityCOVID-19featuredPublic HealthUnderstand·6 mins read·648 views
‘You are not alone’: How the Akron-Canton Foodbank is tackling food insecurity during COVID-19 January 27, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato In the parking lot behind the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, a handful...City of AkronCommunityCOVID-19CulturefeaturedPublic Health·8 mins read·846 views
Akron’s death care workers feel the strain as Ohio hits 10,000 COVID-19 deaths January 20, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Today, Kate Benson is tired. For the last ten months, they’ve...City of AkronCommunityCOVID-19CulturefeaturedPublic HealthUncategorizedUnderstand·7 mins read·613 views
Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes January 14, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Hilary Lewis could jump for joy. “It’s a huge, gigantic relief,”...City of AkronCommunityCulturefeaturedPeoplePublic Health·7 mins read·1063 views