On September 19, 2026, an annual tradition steps off again to support mental health in the Summit County community. Join the celebration and show up in your best 80’s gear for your chance to get ...

Despite a rating reduction, Akron Public Schools continues to meet the state’s education standards, according to preliminary report card data.

With Oxbow Meadows, the former Brandywine Golf Course is now parkland, with future plans for a visitor center and overnight accommodations.

The $2.5 million project at Buchtel CLC includes a new press box and concession area, restrooms, storage and an upgraded track.

Test your local knowledge with AkronAlive’s photo quiz. Can you identify this body of water that is Akron’s primary drinking water reservoir?

Since May 2025, Akron emergency dispatchers have used an artificial intelligence agent named Ava for nearly 85,000 non-emergency calls.

Zippy, the University of Akron's mascot, hands out candy to a trick-or-treater at the 2023 Downtown Akron Fall Fest. (Photo by Chris Rutan) As summer winds down, we’re looking ahead to autumn, and ...

The following item is a written record of the Ward 8 Akron City County meeting from Aug. 19, compiled by Akron Documenter Andrew Lefevre. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are ...

The $8.4 million bond-funded project will replace Fire Station 4 and give Cuyahoga Falls and Akron access to advanced firefighter training.

After completing Stark State College's five-week course, Chase Pitre was hired to transport crude oil across Ohio and West Virginia.

Complaint tests how Akron Public Schools holds safety leaders accountable when they are entrusted with keeping others safe.

A lifelong Akronite is turning small spaces into a micro flower farm filled with dahlias, local experiences and a reminder ...