Megan Becka

A recent EduRank report ranks the University of Akron No. 1 in North America and the U.S. and No. 2 in the world for polymer science and plastics engineering based on research performance.

The 88th annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Derby Downs in Akron.

AKRON, Ohio – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host Akron's own vintage “base ball” team, the Akron Black Stockings , for the Akron Cup July 11-12.

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is now home to two snowy owl chicks. The owlets, hatched on June 10, are being cared for by their parents Frost and Cirrus.

Jessica Connell will serve as Akron’s chief city prosecutor, effective Monday, July 13.

Akron Children’s Hospital has partnered with Sonar Mental Health to offer teens in need 24/7 access to a text-based emotional support and coaching platform. The platform is staffed by trained coaches and supported by artificial intelligence.

Summit County property owners can expect to receive their new property value notices in the mail after July 20. Owners can also view their new property values on the Fiscal Office website.

AKRON, Ohio – Summit County vocalist and singer-songwriter Jen Maurer is seeking volunteers for an upcoming music video that will be filmed locally Aug. 22-24.

Akron is asking community members to take a survey or attend a community meeting to share input about how to make roads safer and easier to travel for all residents.

Taste of Akron is scheduled for July 23 from 5-9 p.m. and the Akron Art Expo is set for July 25 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and July 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.