‘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...
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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...
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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After hundreds of pandemic evictions, Akron will consider new rules to protect renters
Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi On Monday, the mayor’s office proposed two pieces of legislation to City...
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...
Akron overwhelmingly voted ‘Yes’ on Issue 2. What’s next?
Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi A number of charter amendments appeared on Akronites’ Nov. 3 ballots, including...
A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines
Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photo by Noor Hindi On Monday, Nov. 16, Akron City Council voted...
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Akron’s police auditor needs more power, some citizens and councilmembers say
Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi Almost 18 years ago, before the last decade of protests against police...
Akron declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?
H.L. Comeriato During a June 8 meeting, Akron City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution declaring racism...