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Attorney’s gun range seeks to make community safer in wake of Oct. 7
Ian Friedman witnessed the community’s desire for a secure environment to learn and practice firearm handling and self-defense skills following the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, he told the Cleveland Jewish News. Prompted by growing concerns for the safety of the Jewish community, friends and...
Where to see Akron-area fireworks Fourth of July week
Red, white and blue, broad stripes and bright stars may be on the minds of many as the Fourth-of-July holiday week kicks off. It may be a loud week in the skies above Akron — here’s our list of area fireworks displays. We have a list of fireworks...
Summit prosecutors, sheriff's offer free Lyft rides up to $20 for Fourth of July
Arrive Alive is back for the Fourth of July holiday to help people get home safely with a designated sober driver. The Summit County Prosecutor's Office and Summit County Sheriff's Office will fund free Lyft rides up to $20 in Summit County from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7. This program is first-come, first-serve, with 600 one-time use codes available. Use the code SUMMITJULY4 for a free ride. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Summit prosecutors, sheriff's offer free Lyft rides up to $20 for Fourth of July
Here's a look at some of the latest remote work opportunities in Akron
One of the lasting legacies from the COVID-19 pandemic for Summit County residents may be how businesses switched from working full-time in the office to working from home — either on a hybrid schedule or 100% remote. About a third of workers with jobs in America that can work remotely (35%) are doing so on a full-time basis, according to a 2023 Pew Center survey. This is up from 7% from before the pandemic. ...
New Akron fire chief speaks of God-inspired purpose as he leads the department
Nearly a month after he was privately sworn in as chief of the Akron Fire Department, Leon Henderson took to the Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage on Tuesday afternoon to make his promotion official. In front of a packed room of city officials and fire department employees, Mayor Shammas...
Akron City Council member resigns, effective immediately
AKRON, Ohio – Akron City Council member James Hardy on Monday submitted his resignation. The notice of resignation is effective immediately, according to a City Council news release. Hardy was elected representative for Ward 8 in November. Hardy said it has been an “honor and privilege” to serve Akron,...
History of Kent’s silk mill gives a glimpse into the city’s past
Kent’s silk mill was the topic of a recent Tap Talk at the North Water Brewing Co. As it turns out, the building has been just about everything but a silk mill. Headlining the Tap Talk was Kent Council Member Heidi Shaffer Bish, who once owned a yoga studio in the building. She also researched the structure’s history and wrote an article published in a 2015 edition of “Around Kent.”
U.S. EPA steps in on Shaker’s problematic Lynnfield-Lomond sewer -- with a lot of money
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The long-awaited replacement of the Lynnfield-Lomond sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) will finally go out to bid later this year. Construction is expected to begin next spring. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Free lunches for kids available in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Free lunches for kids are available at library branches through Friday, Aug. 9. The lunches – which are geared for ages 18 and under – are being offered because summer is a challenging time: Students have limited or no access to school breakfast and lunch programs.
Cuyahoga County Council seeking to restrict public comment to 20 speakers
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Council is seeking to start limiting public comment following several meetings in which nearly 70 people have taken to the podium, stretching meetings three or four hours long. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Council will be introducing a resolution to amend its rules,...
Concern about how Juneteenth is represented | Guest opinion
To the Citizens of Akron, the State of Ohio and the Nation:. I hope this message finds you well. This opinion column piece is meant to provide proper education about Juneteenth and its subsequent establishment as a federal holiday — the first commemoration to celebrate the historical contributions and stories of the formerly enslaved and their U.S. freedmen descendants since the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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