‘One of the best’: the life and legacy of Ward 1 Councilmember Rich Swirsky
By H.L. Comeriato, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Shane Wynn and H.L. Comeriato Rich Swirsky knew a good...
City of Akron
Right to counsel could save hundreds of Akron residents from eviction. Will the city fund it?
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter, and Conor Morris, for The Devil Strip The city is considering a...
Women Firefighters Get the Job Done at Akron Fire Department
By Abbey Bashor When many people think of what it means to be a firefighter, words like strength,...
How to make a good city flag
Five Principles of Good Flag Design From Ted Kaye’s “Good Flag, Bad Flag” pamphlet, which spells out the...
Can a new city flag really make a difference in Akron?
The Worst-Designed Thing You’ve Never Noticed If you’d like to learn more about city flags and what it...
Here’s how Akron is planning to reach 250,000 citizens by 2050
Since its peak at about 290,000 residents in the 1960s, Akron has lost a third of its population....
These tenants faced income discrimination when seeking housing. Akron just made that illegal.
Writing, reporting and photos by Abbey Marshall Helen Rea has applied for more than 200 houses and apartments...
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Akron is moving to protect its tree canopy. Here’s why it matters.
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Jon Malish dreams of trees. “It’s a passion that I have,...
Check out the redesign plans for Lock 3 coming next year
“This is not just a good parks project; this is an economic development project,” city officials say of...
Here’s what Merriman Valley residents want to see from the cities’ upcoming master plan
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls sit the Merriman Valley’s rolling hills,...
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Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...
Akron City Council rejects moratorium on water shutoffs but offers emergency funds to residents
Writing, reporting and photos by H.L. Comeriato Diana May spends Monday mornings on the phone. As an emergency...
‘You are not alone’: How the Akron-Canton Foodbank is tackling food insecurity during COVID-19
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato In the parking lot behind the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, a handful...
Akron’s death care workers feel the strain as Ohio hits 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Today, Kate Benson is tired. For the last ten months, they’ve...
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Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Hilary Lewis could jump for joy. “It’s a huge, gigantic relief,”...