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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The cost of renting
By Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal Renting cheap housing in Akron is not cheap. The city has a...
Middlebury’s demolition rates are among the highest in the city, but building new homes in their place isn’t easy
By Abbey Marshall and H.L. Comeriato The Devil Strip On Oct. 12, 2020, a family still lived at...
Evictions continue during pandemic despite rental assistance, eviction moratorium
By Noor Hindi The Devil Strip The smell of smoke burns Virginia LaForce’s nostrils. There’s a bonfire raging...
What you can do if your landlord is not making repairs
By H.L. Comeriato The Devil Strip If your landlord is not making necessary repairs to your home, you...
What to do if you fall behind on your rent in Akron
By Rosalie Murphy The Devil Strip Lots of rental assistance is available right now due to federal CARES...
‘Keeping the spirit of the church:’ Family converts Market Street Fellowship Church into new home and gathering space
Reporting and writing by Abbey Marshall The winter sunlight trickles in through stained-glass windows, hues of marbled green...
Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Hilary Lewis could jump for joy. “It’s a huge, gigantic relief,”...
Inside I Promise Village, the LeBron James program tackling student homelessness
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall LeBron James’ basketball career started in a place similar to this: huddled around...
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...
How a housing-first strategy could save domestic violence survivors during a pandemic
By Conor Morris Things were finally looking up for Ohio resident Caroline earlier this year. After being forced...
Home In Akron | This landlord wouldn’t make repairs. So his tenant convinced a judge that he shouldn’t collect rent.
by Doug LivingstonAkron Beacon Journal Anthony Williams keeps a pile of pillows on his bed to block a...
Home in Akron | A crash course in squatters' rights
Killing time between the morning pick up and afternoon drop off Tuesday, Laura Speaks parked her school bus...
This Is Akron: How to flip Akron’s distressed housing market
by Doug LivingstonAkron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com She’s staring down six expensive years in medical school and he’s working part-time...