‘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
Here’s how Akron is planning to reach 250,000 citizens by 2050 June 3, 2021Since its peak at about 290,000 residents in the 1960s, Akron has lost a third of its population....2050City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingUnderstand·8 mins read·389 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
“Internet is a basic building block:” Advocates push for accessible broadband amid growing digital divide April 28, 2021The pandemic exacerbated an existing digital divide, widening cracks in equity and prompting the city and county to...CommunityCultureeconomic developmentEducationEquity & InclusionfeaturedUnderstand·10 mins read·215 views
‘Who owns Summit Lake’s story? And who is writing the ending?’ December 16, 2020Summit Lake has endured years of disinvestment. Today, it’s on the upswing. But who controls the future of...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEquity & InclusionfeaturedUnderstand·27 mins read·4357 views
City will accept bids for conservation in Merriman Valley after residents protest development November 16, 2020Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Tune into any Monday night City Council meeting and you’ll hear...Cultureeconomic developmentfeaturedUncategorized·6 mins read·530 views
Akron’s Sewer Project, Explained April 1, 2019by Emily Dressler You may know it as the CSO project or, more simply, “the sewer project.” Maybe...featuredUnderstand·15 mins read·2597 views
This Is Akron: Crumbling roads are Akron’s number-one issue, poll says March 19, 2019by Amanda Garrett and Doug LivingstonAkron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Jamilya Maxwell stuck her hand into the dirty water of...Uncategorized·7 mins read·76 views
The Innerbelt National Forest is here to stay November 28, 2018words by Noor Hindi, photos by Christine Batten The trees at the Innerbelt National Forest, designed as a...Culturefeatured·2 mins read·911 views
The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future October 5, 2018The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future by Noor Hindi and Yoly Miller, photos...City of AkronCivic EngagementCommunityCulturefeaturedUnderstand·8 mins read·380 views
Akron Pride 2017 August 27, 2017Akron Celebrates Its Diverse Community words Claude Christensen, photos by Claude and Noor Hindi Akron has a lot...City of AkronCivic EngagementCommunityCultureEventsfeatured·2 mins read·296 views
Live @ Lock 4: Beer Garden + Food Trucks + Local Music June 8, 2017 Summer 2017’s LIVE AT LOCK 4 line-up HOW TO GET TO LOCK 4 | WHERE TO PARK | WHAT’S...BeerCultureEventsFoodMusicNightlife·1 min read·674 views
Akron mayor’s office as art gallery: How ‘rotating arts’ gets its start February 16, 2016Artists Megan Shane and Jessica Lofthus are the first to be featured in revolving art installation in the...ArtsCity of Akronfeatured·1 min read·256 views
WTF: What the Food Truck?! July 31, 2015Why food trucks are not popping up all over Akron like they have every else by Greg Milo...featuredFood·3 mins read·581 views