Megan Becka

AKRON, Ohio – Akron motorists who travel from state Route 8 southbound to Interstate 76 eastbound should plan to allow more time for travel through late August.

AKRON, Ohio – Akron City Council is accepting letters of interest and resumes from Ward 8 residents who are interested in filling the unexpired term of council member James Hardy, who resigned July 1

Sherbondy Hill Park (Ward 3) and Prentiss Park (Ward 9) were selected as the 2024 Akron Parks Challenge winners. Each park will receive $150,000 for improvements.

The Summit County Italian-American Festival is set for Thursday through Saturday on Bowery Street and Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron.

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo on Monday announced it plans to build a 11,949 square-foot animal hospital, with work expected to begin next year.

The new LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise HealthQuarters is located at 527 West Market Street in Akron.

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Municipal Court is partnering with local agencies for the Summit County Fugitive Safe Surrender initiative Aug. 7-10 at House of the Lord, located at 1650 Diagonal Road.

The Summit County Fair is open daily July 23 through July 28 and features animal and agriculture exhibits, carnival rides and daily entertainment.

KENT, Ohio – What was once just a dream for nonprofit organization Standing Rock Cultural Arts is one step closer to fruition: the creation of a full-service cultural arts center in downtown Kent.

AKRON, Ohio – The popular Taste of Akron and Akron Art Expo events return to Hardesty Park this week, featuring more than 30 food vendors and more than 100 artists.