‘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·784 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·339 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·3521 views
After hundreds of pandemic evictions, Akron will consider new rules to protect renters April 6, 2021Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi On Monday, the mayor’s office proposed two pieces of legislation to City...economic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·5 mins read·709 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·641 views
Akron overwhelmingly voted ‘Yes’ on Issue 2. What’s next? December 16, 2020Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi A number of charter amendments appeared on Akronites’ Nov. 3 ballots, including...CommunityCultureEquity & InclusionfeaturedUncategorized·4 mins read·488 views
A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines November 24, 2020Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photo by Noor Hindi On Monday, Nov. 16, Akron City Council voted...City of AkronCommunityCOVID-19CulturefeaturedPublic HealthUncategorizedUnderstand·5 mins read·1137 views
Akron’s police auditor needs more power, some citizens and councilmembers say October 8, 2020Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi Almost 18 years ago, before the last decade of protests against police...CommunityCulturefeatured·10 mins read·316 views
Akron declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next? July 2, 2020H.L. Comeriato During a June 8 meeting, Akron City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution declaring racism...CulturefeaturedPublic Health·5 mins read·356 views