‘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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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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“Internet is a basic building block:” Advocates push for accessible broadband amid growing digital divide
The pandemic exacerbated an existing digital divide, widening cracks in equity and prompting the city and county to...
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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...
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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City will accept bids for conservation in Merriman Valley after residents protest development
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Tune into any Monday night City Council meeting and you’ll hear...
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...
After years of debate, Akron will not celebrate Columbus Day this fall
Reporting and writing by Noor Hindi This fall, Akron will celebrate its newest holiday — Italian-American Heritage and Culture...
Councilwoman Sharon Connor recalls her political struggles
words by Noor Hindi, photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti The year is 1975. Sharon Connor is 17 years old...