Eric Marotta

Two Akron men who spent years in prison explain what got them into trouble and what they had to do to turn their lives around.

Akron Beacon Journal A fixture in downtown Akron for more than 40 years is up for sale as FirstEnergy Corp. works to move its operations to the west side of town.

AMATS officials speculate that fewer vehicles on area roadways during the lockdown led to more reckless driving, higher speeds and more fatalities.

Akron Beacon Journal The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) has released its latest three-year analysis, revealing the region's most dangerous roads and intersections.

Akron Beacon Journal Nestlé is cutting 216 jobs at its Solon campus, according to multiple news outlets, including Beacon Journal partner News5 Cleveland

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank on Thursday marked the completion of a seven-year, $17.5 million endeavor to add capacity to its two main facilities − a 40,000-square foot addition in Canton, completed in 2021, and a 15,000-square-foot addition and remodel in Akron.

The DeVitis Italian Market has been a staple in the community for decades, remaining popular even among changing demographics.

The Portage County Sheriff's Office has confirmed deputies detained a suspect following a search Friday afternoon that led to a "soft lockdown" at two local schools and a shelter-in-place advisory for part of central Portage County.

Akron police are seeking information on a hit-skip Friday that left an electric bike rider hospitalized in serious condition.

Akron's rate of homicides and murders trended in a positive direction in 2023, along with major cities throughout the country.