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....
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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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‘Who owns Summit Lake’s story? And who is writing the ending?’
Summit Lake has endured years of disinvestment. Today, it’s on the upswing. But who controls the future of...
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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 Sewer Project, Explained
by Emily Dressler You may know it as the CSO project or, more simply, “the sewer project.” Maybe...
This Is Akron: Crumbling roads are Akron’s number-one issue, poll says
by Amanda Garrett and Doug LivingstonAkron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Jamilya Maxwell stuck her hand into the dirty water of...
The Innerbelt National Forest is here to stay
words by Noor Hindi, photos by Christine Batten The trees at the Innerbelt National Forest, designed as a...
The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future
The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future by Noor Hindi and Yoly Miller, photos...
Akron Pride 2017
Akron Celebrates Its Diverse Community words Claude Christensen, photos by Claude and Noor Hindi Akron has a lot...
Akron mayor’s office as art gallery: How ‘rotating arts’ gets its start
Artists Megan Shane and Jessica Lofthus are the first to be featured in revolving art installation in the...
WTF: What the Food Truck?!
Why food trucks are not popping up all over Akron like they have every else by Greg Milo...