In the late 1940s, when housing discrimination was common, what is now Cascade Valley Metro Park included a neighborhood ...

Akron hosts the Western Michigan Broncos after Tavari Johnson scored 20 points in Akron's 80-65 victory over the South Alabama Jaguars.

Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including the return of pro boxing, a war on rodents and ...

Tavari Johnson’s 20 points helped Akron defeat South Alabama 80-65 on Saturday. Johnson had three steals for the Zips (18-5, 10-0 Mid-American Conference). Seth Wilson scored 14 points, shooting 5 for ...

Akron’s certified arborists will plant 1,800 native trees along residents’ tree lawns this year, according to a city news ...

Akron crews are currently salting the roads to combat the slippery roads that resulted from overnight freezing rain in Summit County ...

The City of Akron plans to plant approximately 1,800 street trees this year. During the Feb. 3 Public Service Committee meeting, members heard from Service Director Chris Ludle regarding plans for the ...

The number of schools closed or in a delay number in the hundreds in northern Ohio thanks to the overnight freezing rain.

Matt Huffman often appears the model of restraint — composed, reasoned, serious in tone. The former Ohio Senate president and ...

The University of Akron has stepped away from talking about tough racial issues. Here's how Ohioans can share their thoughts on the move.

More than 20 local acts to perform covers of famous songs by The Black Keys, Devo, Chrissie Hynde, Nine Inch Nails, Michael Stanley and others.