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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. ...
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
‘We don’t deserve to live like this’: Tenants address issues with property manager
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - Months after Carlyle Management took over day to day operations of several complexes in Northeast Ohio, some tenants say they’re not happy. “We don’t deserve to live like this. I don’t care if you live east side, west side, southside,” said resident James Prokay.
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,...
Brunswick neighbors frustrated by repeated water main breaks
BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - Neighbors are frustrated following two water main breaks in Brunswick in less than 48 hours. The two water main breaks are less than a mile apart and are both on Center Road. Some neighbors say it’s a constant problem that needs a long-term fix, not a Band-Aid.
Akron prepares for Fourth of July following recent safety concerns in city
AKRON, Ohio — Tuesday marks one month since the June 2 mass shooting in Akron that left one dead and 27 injured. Concerns over the shooting led to the cancellation of Juneteenth festivals, leaving many wondering if July 4 events would meet the same fate, but city officials decided not to cancel celebrations.
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...
Road resurfacing projects in full swing in Green
GREEN — Several roads throughout the City of Green are under construction as the city’s summer resurfacing program is underway. Paul Ciocca, an engineer for the City of Green, said this year’s resurfacing is ahead of schedule and going well. He said the city is contracting with Karvo Companies for the resurfacing of several residential streets throughout the city as work got underway in early May. Green City Council approved an $805,000 contract with Karvo Companies in April.
The Parma Area Senior Veterans Group
Another Succesful trip was completed on 6/11/24 at 8:30am when 20 women and 4 men were transported in two buses to Victoria's Restaurant for Breakfast, then on to Burke Lakefront Airport to tour the International Women's Air & Space Museum. Everything went as planned and everyone had a great time. There was a lot of advantages at this facility which made it easier for Seniors. (1-Both buses Drove right up to the Front Entrance. (2-The Entire Museum is on the First Floor, no steps. (3-We were the only large group. (4-We did a self guided tour of the exhibits so people could move at their own pace and spend as much time or less at the exhibits of their interest. (5-The Director of the Museum made sure that the Gift Shop was open and answered any questions that people had. The weather was great. We were back at the Senior Center about 1:45pm. This was the Second Bus trip that we took since the Senior Veterans Group was formed in February 2023 by (Administrator, Tony Kessler). Our first tour was September 2023 when we visited The Ohio Veteran Memorial Park in Clinton, Ohio.
Akron mayor: 'Our Rubber City heritage and legacy' laid foundation for $51M investment
A $51 million federal investment into Greater Akron’s Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub has elected officials and business professionals excited. The funding from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration will support sustainability efforts in the region’s polymer industry, which includes economic movers and shakers like the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Bridgestone and Continental.
Middleburg Heights repurchases historic Little Red Schoolhouse
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- With a sizable Middleburg Heights Historical Society audience in attendance, City Council on June 25 passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Matt Castelli to repurchase the Little Red Schoolhouse property. The 1912 structure, located at the intersection of Sheldon and Fry roads, began as the Old District...
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