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August 20, 2026
City of Akron Water Employees Receive Statewide Industry Awards
August 14, 2026
City of Akron Announces Tentative Settlement Concerning the Death of Jazmir Tucker 
August 14, 2026
City of Akron Terminates Officer Davon Fields
August 12, 2026
City of Akron Hosting Fourth Annual Akron City Festival on September 5 and 6 
July 21, 2026
Mayor Malik Launches Youth Climate Action Fund, Providing More Opportunities for Akron Youth
July 17, 2026
City of Akron Water Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for West Side of Akron
July 16, 2026
City of Akron to Host Taste of Akron and the 47th Annual Akron Art Expo at Hardesty Park
July 14, 2026
City of Akron Invites Residents to Help Shape the Future of Safer Streets
July 14, 2026
Mayor Malik Issues Statement on NSF Engines Grant Award
July 14, 2026
City of Akron Activates Cooling Center for Wednesday July 15
July 13, 2026
Mayor Malik Appoints Jessica Connell as Chief City Prosecutor and Elayna Saad Deputy Chief Prosecutor
July 09, 2026
City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Launch First Litter Letter Project Installation
July 08, 2026
City of Akron to Host Annual Blue Heron Homecoming Festival 
July 02, 2026
City of Akron Extends Cooling Center to Friday
June 30, 2026
Water Trail Partners Announce New Cuyahoga River Safety Conditions Tool
June 30, 2026
Mayor Malik Expands Akron Street Team with $600,000 Investment in Community Violence Intervention
June 30, 2026
Mayor Malik Issues Statement After TWU Local 1 Votes to Authorize Strike
June 29, 2026
Mayor Malik and Councilperson Wilson Introduce Legislation Affirming Support for LGBTQ+ Residents and Opposing Ohio House Bill 249
June 26, 2026
City of Akron Activates Cooling Center Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Next Week
June 26, 2026
City of Akron to Host 43rd Annual National Night Out
June 25, 2026
City of Akron Proposes New Review Process for Data Centers
June 25, 2026
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Releases Full Schedule for All-American Burger & BBQ Festival
June 19, 2026
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Portage Lakes Area
June 18, 2026
City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Launch 2026 Recycle Right Campaign
June 18, 2026
City of Akron Water Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Portions of the Portage Lakes
June 16, 2026
City of Akron Reissues Request for Proposals for Former APS Headquarters Building
June 15, 2026
City of Akron Offices Closed Friday, June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth
June 15, 2026
Mayor Malik Works to Remove Barriers to New Housing and Investment in Akron
June 12, 2026
City of Akron Launches PIVOT, a Community Violence Intervention Program
June 11, 2026
Ohio Legislature Approves City of Akron State Capital Budget Requests
June 08, 2026
City of Akron Marks 52nd Season of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
June 07, 2026
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Highland Square Shooting
June 03, 2026
City of Akron Chemical Reaction at Water Plant; Water Remains Safe to Consume
June 03, 2026
Akron Provides Update on Water Plant; Water Remains Safe and Plant is Operational
June 01, 2026
Akron Public Schools and City of Akron Safety Forces to Conduct Active Shooter Training Exercise
May 28, 2026
Kaulig Companies to Bring Bailey Zimmerman to Headline Concert at Firestone Country Club During PGA TOUR Champions Week 
May 21, 2026
City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the Akron Parks Challenge 2026 Park Recipient
May 20, 2026
Mayor Shammas Malik Highlights New Initiatives, Partnerships, and Vision for Akron’s Future in 2026 State of the City Address
May 18, 2026
City of Akron Offices Closed On Monday, May 25 In Observance Of Memorial Day
May 13, 2026
City of Akron Provides Free Meals Through Summer Food Service Program
May 12, 2026
City of Akron Releases 2026 Resurfacing List
May 11, 2026
City of Akron Announces Landmark Agreement with WM to Close Fountain Street Waste Transfer Station and Build Modern Replacement on E. Archwood Avenue 
May 07, 2026
City of Akron Releases Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Use of Force Review Recommendations and Launches Public Implementation Dashboard 
April 27, 2026
City of Akron Seeking Proposals for New Affordable Housing Projects
April 22, 2026
City of Akron Receives Energy Efficiency Awards from SolSmart and Dynegy
April 15, 2026
Lock 3 Goes Live: Akron’s Biggest Summer Starts Soon
April 10, 2026
City of Akron Shares Update on Special Improvement District in Highland Square
April 08, 2026
City of Akron and Akron Tree Commission Host Arbor Day Event
April 08, 2026
City of Akron Shares Traffic Calming Locations
April 07, 2026
City of Akron Advances Plan to Preserve Firestone Plant 1 Legacy Through Clock Tower Salvage
April 03, 2026
City of Akron Seeking Proposals for 1474 Copley Road
April 01, 2026
City of Akron and Akron Police Department Announce New Public Order Policy to Safeguard First Amendment Rights and Public Safety
April 01, 2026
City of Akron Shares Update on Police Union Contract 
March 31, 2026
City of Akron Passes 2026 Operating Budget Focused on Fiscal Responsibility and Community Investment
March 25, 2026
Mayor Malik to Host 2026 State of the City on May 19
March 23, 2026
City of Akron Releases Final Akron Innerbelt Master Plan
March 18, 2026
City of Akron Celebrates Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation Expansion in Downtown Akron
March 17, 2026
City of Akron Announces Medical Debt Relief for 17,000 Akron Residents
March 16, 2026
Lock 3 Shares First Wave of Summer Programming with National Touring Artists
March 09, 2026
City of Akron Releases Proposed 2026 Operating Budget Focused on Long Term Sustainability and Strategic Community Investment
March 06, 2026
Full Term First Birthday Collaborative Announces Second Round of Infant Health Fund Grants
March 02, 2026
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Seeking Input for Summer 2026 Programming
March 01, 2026
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Officer Involved Shooting
February 23, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Downtown Akron Saturday March 14
February 11, 2026
City Of Akron Offices Closed February 16 In Observance of Presidents Day
February 10, 2026
City of Akron Passes 2026 Capital Budget
February 09, 2026
Mayor Malik Submits Legislation Opposing State Overreach on Immigration Enforcement
February 06, 2026
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Saturday and Sunday
February 06, 2026
City of Akron and Service Line Warranties of America Partner to Offer Residents Optional Exterior Water and Sewer Line Insurance
February 05, 2026
City of Akron Provides Update on Spring Hill Apartment Complex
February 03, 2026
Summit County Land Bank and City of Akron Select Grassroots Architecture for "Make in Akron" Housing Plans Initiative
February 02, 2026
City of Akron Awarded United States Conference of Mayors DollarWise Innovation Grant to Support Mayor Malik’s Unified Early Learning System
January 31, 2026
Akron Public Schools and City of Akron Ask Community for Help Clearing Sidewalks for Students
January 30, 2026
Public Notice - East Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Safety & Traffic Calming
January 29, 2026
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik Appoints Brian Angeloni Director of Law; Matz Of Counsel 
January 27, 2026
City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the Akron Parks Challenge 2026
January 26, 2026
City of Akron Extends Warming Center through Sunday, Feb. 1
January 25, 2026
City of Akron Announces Trash Pick Up Delay
January 23, 2026
City of Akron Issues a Parking Ban for Monday, Jan. 26
January 22, 2026
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Friday, Jan. 23 Through Tuesday, Jan. 27
January 20, 2026
City of Akron Provides Update on 1200 Firestone
January 18, 2026
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Portage Lakes Area
January 16, 2026
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
January 16, 2026
City of Akron Water Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for portions of Portage Lakes
January 13, 2026
City of Akron Offices Closed January 19 In Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 09, 2026
Mayor Malik Appoints Chief of Public Safety
January 08, 2026
Mayor Malik Releases Statement Regarding Akron Family’s Sewer Situation
January 06, 2026
Winter Fun Continues at Lock 3 Winterblast through Feb. 16
January 05, 2026
Buckingham Announces Return to Downtown Akron
January 05, 2026
Mayor Malik Introduces Proposed 2026 Capital Budget to Akron City Council
December 30, 2025
Akron Seeks Proposals to Create New Affordable Housing 
December 30, 2025
City of Akron Awards Great Streets Grants
December 29, 2025
City of Akron to Meet Water Quality Standards Without Building Enhanced High-Rate Treatment Facility
December 23, 2025
City of Akron Removes Last Lead Service Line Marking Historic Milestone
December 17, 2025
Bipartisan Trio of Mayors Elected to Ohio Mayors Alliance Leadership
December 17, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed December 25 and January 1 In Observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
December 15, 2025
Akron Public Art Commission Unveils Citywide Interactive Art Inventory
December 12, 2025
Akron’s Director of Sustainability and Resiliency Honored by Crain’s as Notable Leader in Sustainability 
December 12, 2025
Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center Sunday and Monday
December 12, 2025
Mayor Malik Announces Decision on Future of the Akron Police Station
December 08, 2025
GPD Group and City of Akron Announce Landmark Commitment to Downtown Akron’s Southside
December 08, 2025
City of Akron Finalizing Contracts with Fire Union and Civil Service Employee Union
December 06, 2025
City of Akron Unveils New City Logo 
December 01, 2025
City of Akron Launching New CodeRED Mass Notification System to Help Keep Residents Informed
November 26, 2025
Akron Bicentennial Announces Closing Ceremony December 6
November 20, 2025
City of Akron Earns a Perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index 
November 18, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Officer Involved Shooting From November 11
November 17, 2025
City Of Akron Offices Closed November 27 and 28 For Thanksgiving Holiday 
November 17, 2025
City of Akron and Service Line Warranties of America Partner to Offer Residents Optional Exterior Water and Sewer Line Insurance
November 13, 2025
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Kicks Off Winterblast on November 28
November 13, 2025
The City of Akron’s Northside Interceptor Tunnel Boring Machine, Elaine, Completes Her 1-mile Journey under Akron’s Riverside Drive 
November 05, 2025
City Of Akron Offices Closed On Tuesday, November 11 In Observance Of Veterans Day
October 28, 2025
City of Akron Hosting “Capital Budget 101” Events
October 28, 2025
United Way of Summit and Medina and City of Akron Announce Launch of Free Legacy Planning Program to Help Increase Asset Protection and Intergenerational Wealth in Akron
October 22, 2025
Public Notice - Vernon Odom Boulevard Resurfacing
October 22, 2025
City of Akron Offers Natural Gas Aggregation Program with IGS Energy
October 21, 2025
City of Akron Leaf Removal to Begin Monday, November 3
October 20, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Tentative Agreement with Akron Police Union  
October 16, 2025
City of Akron Announces Activities and Events for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Oct. 20-24
October 15, 2025
The City of Akron and Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of Summit Fresh Mobile Market
October 14, 2025
City of Akron Hosts Innerbelt Master Plan Launch Party on October 23 at the Akron Urban League
October 08, 2025
Akron Public Art Commission Seeks Designs for Traffic Control Boxes
October 08, 2025
City of Akron Cuts Ribbon on Reservoir Park Community Center and Pool
October 06, 2025
City of Akron to Celebrate Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 25 from 5-7PM
October 06, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed for Business on Monday, October 13 in Observance of Italian-American Heritage and Culture Day
October 03, 2025
City of Akron Seeks Proposals for Former Fire Station 12 in Wallhaven
October 02, 2025
Mayor Malik and Chief Harding Release Joint Statement on Summit County Grand Jury Decision of No Bill 
October 01, 2025
Summit County Land Bank and City of Akron Release "Made in Akron" Housing Plans RFP to Simplify and Improve Local Housing Development
September 30, 2025
TFT® FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 2026 Northeast Regional Classic Coming to Akron
September 29, 2025
City of Akron Issues Request for Proposal (RFP) for Front Bay of 1200 Firestone Parkway
September 29, 2025
Akron Becomes First Ohio City in National Effort to Rebuild Public Sector Workforce
September 29, 2025
City of Akron Unveils Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Launches Climate Action Planning Process
September 25, 2025
City of Akron Partners with Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to Conduct Use of Force Policy Review and Public Engagement 
September 24, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement Following Fire Union’s Vote to Reject Fact-Finder’s Report
September 23, 2025
City of Akron to host 11th Annual Blue Heron Homecoming Festival
September 08, 2025
City of Akron Proposes New Sewer Rate Structure and Expanded Discount Program
September 05, 2025
City of Akron, Community Partners Launch Phase One of a Unified Early Learning System
September 01, 2025
Statement on East Akron Labor Day Parade
August 26, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed Monday September 1 in Observance of Labor Day
August 13, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Summit County Grand Jury Decision
August 12, 2025
City of Akron Seeking Proposals for Former APS Headquarters Building
August 08, 2025
City of Akron Hosting 3rd Annual Akron City Festival Celebrating Akron’s Future Leaders on Sunday, August 31st
August 04, 2025
Mayor Malik Announces $400,000 Investment in Neighborhood Business Districts Through Two 2025 Great Streets Grant Programs 
July 30, 2025
City of Akron to Issue Public Notification to 6,600 Customers for Exceeding Disinfection Byproduct Drinking Water Standards at Two Testing Locations
July 21, 2025
Taste of Akron and the Akron Arts Expo Return to Hardesty Park This Week
July 16, 2025
City of Akron Announces Grant Recipients for Sports and Wellness Grants to Combat Youth Violence
July 10, 2025
City of Akron Completes Sale of CitiCenter Building to Welty Development Group
July 08, 2025
City of Akron to Host 42nd Annual National Night Out Aug. 5
July 07, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Overnight Shooting
July 05, 2025
Akron Water Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Highland Square Area
July 05, 2025
Akron Water Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Highland Square Area
July 04, 2025
City of Akron Water Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Highland Square Area
July 01, 2025
City of Akron and Downtown Akron Development Corporation (DADC) Announce Christopher J. Hardesty as DADC Inaugural Executive Director
June 30, 2025
City of Akron Named 2025 All-America City
June 27, 2025
City of Akron Celebrates Bicentennial Signature Celebration Week
June 26, 2025
Full Term First Birthday Coalition Announces Inaugural Infant Health Fund Awardees
June 24, 2025
New History of Akron Anthology Released as Bicentennial Celebration Continues
June 23, 2025
City of Akron, United Way of Summit & Medina, and Community Legal Aid Launching Right to Counsel Program to Support Residents Facing Eviction
June 20, 2025
City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Launch Another Round of Recycle Right Campaign
June 18, 2025
City of Akron Activates Cooler Center Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
June 17, 2025
City of Akron Hosting Connect at the Rec Program at Ed Davis and Joy Park Community Centers 
June 16, 2025
City of Akron Seeks Public Comment on Draft Public Order Policy
June 12, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed Thursday, June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth
June 11, 2025
City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the 2025 Akron Parks Challenge Winners
June 11, 2025
Akron Fire EMS Nationally Recognized by American Heart Association
June 10, 2025
City of Akron Seeks Housing Developers for 50 Lots in Summit Lake
June 10, 2025
City of Akron to Host Third Innerbelt Master Plan Open House on June 12 at Lock 3
June 09, 2025
City of Akron Announces Schedule for Summer Concerts in The Parks and Bicentennial Festivals
June 05, 2025
City of Akron to Host Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Patterson Park Community Center
June 04, 2025
Mayor Malik Delivers 2025 State of the City Address
June 04, 2025
City of Akron to Provide Free Meals through Summer Food Service Program
June 02, 2025
City of Akron to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Firestone Stadium
May 27, 2025
Mayor Malik Announces the 51st Season of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
May 26, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement
May 20, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed for Business on Monday, May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day
May 20, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement Regarding City Council’s Vote to Reject Fact-Finder’s Report
May 14, 2025
City of Akron Offers Sports and Wellness Grants For Youth Serving Organizations as a Violence Prevention Strategy
May 09, 2025
Home Avenue Improvements Project Notice
May 09, 2025
City of Akron Hosting Free Tumble Together Washing and Drying Event on May 20, 2025
May 02, 2025
City of Akron and Ron Marhofer Announce Cruise Into Summer Event on June 5
April 28, 2025
Revitalized Kerr Park in West Akron to be Celebrated on May 3, 2025
April 25, 2025
The City of Akron’s Lock 3 Announces 2025 Summer Schedule
April 22, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases 2025 Resurfacing List
April 18, 2025
City of Akron and Akron Tree Commission Host Arbor Day Event
April 16, 2025
Mayor Malik to Host 2025 State of the City Address on June 3
April 16, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Akron Board of Education Decision
April 15, 2025
City of Akron Celebrates Promotions and Hiring in Public Service and Neighborhood Assistance Departments
April 07, 2025
City of Akron and Akron Bicentennial Committee Announce Next Steps in City Logo Redesign Process
April 07, 2025
City of Akron to Host Earth Day Cleanup Event April 10
April 04, 2025
City of Akron’s Lock 3 and Akron Bicentennial Commission Announce the Heart of Akron Festival for July 4th Weekend
April 02, 2025
City of Akron Passes 2025 Operating Budget
April 02, 2025
City of Akron Chosen as a Finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award
March 28, 2025
City of Akron Accepting Applications for New Police Officers
March 26, 2025
Akron History Center to Open April 5
March 26, 2025
City of Akron Renews Electric Aggregation Program with Dynegy
March 20, 2025
City of Akron Provides Update on E. Exchange St. Project
March 19, 2025
City of Akron, Summit County Public Health, and United Way of Summit and Medina Launch New Full Term First Birthday Program
March 10, 2025
City of Akron to Enhance Services for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs by Connecting Them to Financial Counseling
March 04, 2025
Mayor Malik Hosting Public Engagement on 2025 Operating Budget
March 03, 2025
Mayor Malik Presents 2025 Operating Budget
February 28, 2025
Bowery Street Bridge Replacement to Begin on Monday
February 28, 2025
City of Akron Kicks Off Next Phase of Akron Innerbelt Planning with an Open House on March 18
February 27, 2025
Mayor Malik Meets with Home-Based Child Care Providers
February 26, 2025
City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the Akron Parks Challenge 2025
February 24, 2025
City of Akron Hosting Free Tumble Together Washing and Drying Event on March 5, 2025
February 24, 2025
Akron Opens Applications for Three Seats on Citizens’ Police Oversight Board
February 22, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Officer Involved Shooting from February 17
February 21, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Downtown Akron Saturday March 8
February 21, 2025
City of Akron Celebrates Promotions of 2 New Police Deputy Chiefs and Captain, New Community Relations and Crime Prevention Subdivision
February 21, 2025
Public Notice: Kent Street Bridge Rehabilitation
February 18, 2025
Mayor Malik Extends Warming Center
February 18, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Officer Involved Shooting
February 14, 2025
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Releases Survey for Summer Season
February 14, 2025
City of Akron Issues Statement on 1431 S. Main St.
February 14, 2025
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Next Week
February 11, 2025
City of Akron Investing in Sidewalks and Roads
February 11, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed February 17 in Observance of Presidents Day
February 11, 2025
City of Akron Passes 2025 Capital Budget Detailing $380 Million of Investments
February 10, 2025
City of Akron to Host Community Forum on Crowd Management Policy 
February 05, 2025
City of Akron Offers New E-File System for Tax Filing
February 04, 2025
City of Akron to Plant 1,800 Street Trees in 2025
February 03, 2025
City of Akron Celebrates Black History Month
January 31, 2025
City of Akron Provides Update on Special Assessment Charges
January 30, 2025
Akron EMS Crew Awarded “EMS Crew of the Year for 2024” by the Cleveland Clinic
January 29, 2025
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Recent Executive Orders
January 24, 2025
City of Akron Announces Update on Medical Debt Relief Program
January 23, 2025
City of Akron Receives $175,000 from America’s Beverage Companies & U.S. Conference of Mayors as First Place Award for Mobile Food Market
January 23, 2025
Mayor Malik Announces Appointments in Neighborhood Assistance and Human Resources
January 22, 2025
Mayor Malik Extends Warming Center Thursday and Friday
January 15, 2025
Mayor Malik Extends Warming Center into Next Week
January 14, 2025
City of Akron Offices Closed January 20 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 14, 2025
City of Akron to Issue Birthday Greetings for Centenarians
January 10, 2025
City of Akron Announces Downtown Akron Development Corporation Surpasses Fundraising Goals with $1.5M Grant from Knight Foundation
January 10, 2025
City of Akron Activates Warming Center Next Week
January 09, 2025
Mayor Malik Provides FAQ Document for Proposed Use of Force Policy and Practices Review 
January 06, 2025
Mayor Malik Introduces Proposed 2025 Capital Budget 
January 02, 2025
Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center January 5th-10th
December 23, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Next Step in the Innerbelt Planning Process
December 18, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed December 25 and January 1 in Observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
December 13, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Details on Use of Force Policy Review
December 11, 2024
Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center for Thursday Dec. 12
December 05, 2024
Mayor Malik and Chief Harding Release Statements Regarding Body Worn Camera Footage
November 29, 2024
Mayor Malik Releases Statement Regarding Officer-Involved Shooting
November 26, 2024
City of Akron Moves Up Grand Reopening of Ed Davis Community Center to December 3
November 25, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday
November 22, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Upcoming Change to Strategy Role
November 21, 2024
City of Akron Earns a Perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s LGBTQ+ Municipal Equality Index
November 14, 2024
Mayor Malik and the Akron Fire Department Open New Fire Station 12
November 07, 2024
City of Akron to Host Grand Reopening Celebration for Lock 3 on Friday, November 29
November 06, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed on Monday, November 11 In Observance Of Veterans Day
November 04, 2024
City of Akron Outfitting SWAT and Uniformed SNUD Officers with Body-Worn Cameras
October 30, 2024
Mayor Malik and Partners Prepare to Launch Street Team Pilot Program
October 28, 2024
City of Akron Leaf Removal to Begin Monday, November 4 with New Leaf Removal Dashboard
October 21, 2024
City of Akron and Family of Jayland Walker Release Joint Statement
October 21, 2024
Mayor Malik Provides Updates on Use of Force Incident, Policy Review, and Settlement with Walker Family
October 17, 2024
Mayor Malik and Chief Harding Announce Decline in Akron’s Violent Crime Rates
October 11, 2024
City of Akron Offers Natural Gas Aggregation Program with IGS Energy
October 10, 2024
City of Akron Applauded by Biden Administration for Lead Removal Efforts
October 09, 2024
The Akron Public Art Commission awards Contractor, Artists, and Designs for Phase One of Control Box Wrapping
October 09, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed on Monday, October 14 in Observance of Italian-American Heritage and Culture Day
October 01, 2024
City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Announce the City’s Lowest Ever Recycling Contamination Rate
September 30, 2024
City of Akron to Distribute Emergency Solutions Grant Program Funding for 2024
September 30, 2024
City of Akron Moving Forward with Plans to Renovate Cascade Parking Deck
September 24, 2024
City of Akron to Celebrate Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 26 from 5-7 PM
September 24, 2024
City of Akron to Apply for Next Round of Reconnecting Communities Grant
September 19, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Updates to Glass Drop Off Recycling Program
September 16, 2024
Community Partners to Cut Ribbon for Co-designed Boss Park This Week
September 13, 2024
Mayor Malik Provides Update on Air Quality Monitoring near Rosemary Blvd.
September 07, 2024
City of Akron Provides Update to Rosemary Blvd. Fire
September 05, 2024
City of Akron Lifts Evacuation Zone
August 28, 2024
City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative to Host Morgan Park Celebration on September 7
August 27, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed Monday September 2 in Observance of Labor Day
August 24, 2024
Mayor Malik Issues Statement on Released Footage
August 17, 2024
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting Death
August 15, 2024
City of Akron Selects Sasaki for Innerbelt Master Planning Process
August 14, 2024
City of Akron Hosting Second Annual Akron City Festival Celebrating Akron’s Future Leaders on Sunday, Sept. 1
August 13, 2024
City of Akron Encourages Residents to Fill out Damage Report from Flooding
August 08, 2024
Akron Names Tunnel Boring Machine After Local Environmental Advocate Elaine Marsh
August 02, 2024
Akron Fire to Celebrate New Promotions
July 30, 2024
City of Akron Receives Grant from Akron Community Foundation to Fund Public Engagement Strategist 
July 30, 2024
City of Akron to Hire Data Transparency Strategist
July 26, 2024
City of Akron and Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Dedicate Phase I of the Rubber City Heritage Trail
July 25, 2024
City of Akron Reaches Agreement with Akron Bail Fund
July 19, 2024
City of Akron Responds to CrowdStrike Outage
July 18, 2024
City of Akron to Host Innerbelt Engagement Event at House 330 with Four Planning Firm Finalists
July 17, 2024
Taste of Akron and the Akron Arts Expo Return to Hardesty Park Next Week
July 16, 2024
City of Akron Publishes New Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis
July 15, 2024
Mayor Malik Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to Advance City Progress and Improve Outcomes for Residents
July 10, 2024
City of Akron to Host 41st Annual National Night Out August 6
July 08, 2024
Mayor Malik Presents Safety Forces Charter Amendment to City Council
July 01, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Update on Future of Akron Police Station
June 28, 2024
City of Akron and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the Akron Parks Challenge 2024 Park Recipients
June 25, 2024
City of Akron’s Lock 3 Releases Full Schedule for Rib, White, and Blue Festival
June 18, 2024
An Update to the Investigation in the June 2 Shooting on Kelly Avenue
June 17, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Akron Urban League’s Juneteenth Celebration in Collaboration with the City of Akron
June 14, 2024
City of Akron Offering Engagement Opportunities for Future of Middlebury Waste Transfer Station
June 14, 2024
Large City of Akron Events Cancelled This Weekend
June 13, 2024
Akron200 Launches New Bicentennial Website
June 13, 2024
Ohio Senate Approves $2.5M for Cascade Plaza
June 13, 2024
Mayor Malik and Chief Harding Issue Joint Statement on Upcoming Juneteenth Celebrations
June 11, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces the 50th Anniversary of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival
June 11, 2024
City of Akron to Discontinue the Akronite App
June 10, 2024
The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Launch Another Round of Recycle Right Campaign
June 10, 2024
Akron Organizations Set Up Gun Violence Response Fund
June 07, 2024
Mayor Malik Names Leon Henderson as Akron’s Next Fire Chief
June 07, 2024
Notice: Highland Square Parking Update
June 06, 2024
City of Akron to Host 10th Annual Blue Heron Homecoming Festival
June 04, 2024
City of Akron to Provide Free Meals through Summer Food Service Program
June 02, 2024
Mayor Malik and Chief Harding Release Joint Statement on Overnight Violence 
May 31, 2024
Akron Fire Department Receives EMS Star of Life Award
May 23, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Committee for Safety Forces Charter Amendment
May 22, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed for Business on Monday, May 27 in Observance of Memorial Day
May 20, 2024
Mayor Malik Proposes Voluntary Separation Package
May 17, 2024
Mayor Malik Names Brian Harding as the Next Chief of the Akron Police Department
May 15, 2024
Mayor Malik and Acting Chief Harding Release Joint Statement
May 15, 2024
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Dr. Miller’s Retirement
May 14, 2024
City of Akron, Akron Urban League, Bounce Innovation Hub, and Western Reserve Community Fund Partner to Support Small Businesses
May 09, 2024
City of Akron's Lock 3 Releases 2024 Summer Concert and Event Schedule
May 08, 2024
City of Akron Breaks Ground at Reservoir Pool and Community Center
May 08, 2024
City of Akron Now Accepting Applications for Fire Chief
May 06, 2024
City of Akron to Begin Installing Speed Tables and Solar Speed Signs Throughout the City
May 06, 2024
Akron Police Department Terminates Officer over Use of Force Incidents 
May 03, 2024
The Akron Public Art Commission Issues Call for Artists for Control Box Wrapping Designs
April 26, 2024
City of Akron Seeking Comments on Phase 2 of the Rubber City Heritage Trail
April 17, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Finalist in Akron’s Police Chief Search
April 15, 2024
Mayor Malik Hosting Earth Day Clean Up on Friday April 19
April 11, 2024
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik Delivers First State of the City Address Highlighting First 100 Days and Next Steps
April 08, 2024
City of Akron Releases Personnel File of Officer Involved in Recent Shooting
April 05, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Police Chief Search Town Halls and Releases Survey Results
April 02, 2024
Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting
April 01, 2024
Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Parks Collaborative Announce the Akron Parks Challenge Beginning Today
April 01, 2024
Mayor Malik Releases 2024 Resurfacing List
March 25, 2024
City of Akron Passes 2024 Operating Budget Detailing $815 Million of Investments
March 22, 2024
Mayor Malik Introduces Amendment to Proposed 2024 Operating Budget
March 21, 2024
The Akron Public Art Commission Issues Request for Proposals for Control Box Wrapping
March 19, 2024
City of Akron Begins Demolition at Word Church Site
March 18, 2024
City of Akron to Host Renaming Ceremony for Lawton Street Community Center Tomorrow
March 18, 2024
City of Akron Announces Plans for Solar Eclipse
March 18, 2024
City of Akron Set to Join Power a Clean Future Ohio as 50th Member Community
March 15, 2024
City of Akron Director of DEI Esther Thomas to Receive Honor during 34th Annual Harold K. Stubbs Awards Ceremony
March 15, 2024
Mayor Malik Hosting Public Engagement on 2024 Operating Budget
March 12, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Akron Selected for Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities
March 11, 2024
Mayor Malik Presents 2024 Operating Budget
March 05, 2024
City of Akron, ADM Board, and Portage Path Behavioral Health Launch Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT)
March 04, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Planned Retirement of Fire Chief Joseph Natko
March 04, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Important Update to Police Chief Search
March 04, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Partnership with SiFi Networks for Citywide Broadband Access
February 29, 2024
Mayor Malik To Host First State of The City Address on April 10, 2024
February 28, 2024
City of Akron Seeking Proposals for New Police Station Sites and Qualifications from Architectural/Engineering Firms
February 26, 2024
City of Akron to Demolish Former Word Church Building
February 21, 2024
Mayor Malik Unveils 100 Day Plan
February 15, 2024
Arrest Made in S. Hawkins Shooting Case
February 15, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed February 19 in Observance of Presidents Day
February 14, 2024
Mayor Malik Unveils Snowplow Tracker
February 14, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Four Key Appointments
February 14, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces New Volunteer Time Off Policy for City Employees
February 13, 2024
City of Akron Passes 2024 Capital Budget Detailing $366 Million of Investments
February 13, 2024
City of Akron Hosting Free Tumble Together Thursday Event on February 15
February 13, 2024
City of Akron Provides Update on Exchange St. Project
February 09, 2024
Ohio House approves $2.5M for City of Akron
February 08, 2024
Citizens Police Oversight Board Hosting Town Hall to Introduce Police Auditor Candidate
February 06, 2024
City of Akron Arrests Suspect in Gas & Save Shooting
February 01, 2024
City of Akron Celebrates Black History Month
January 25, 2024
City of Akron Now Accepting Applications for Next Police Chief
January 25, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Updates to City Policies
January 22, 2024
Mayor Malik Presents Proposed 2024 Capital Budget to Akron City Council
January 19, 2024
Mayor Malik Issues Winter Storm Update
January 19, 2024
City of Akron School Travel Plan Meetings Canceled for Tomorrow
January 18, 2024
Mayor Malik Designates Mason Park Community Center as a Warming Center on Saturday
January 17, 2024
Mayor Malik Joins Nation’s Mayors in Washington, DC for U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting
January 17, 2024
Mayor Malik Issues Statement About Summa Health System
January 16, 2024
Mayor Malik Launches New Akron 311 App
January 16, 2024
Mayor Malik Extends Warming Center through Friday
January 16, 2024
City of Akron Seeks Public Comment on North Main St. Project
January 12, 2024
Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center Sunday through Tuesday
January 11, 2024
City of Akron and Akron Public Schools Work Together to Update School Travel Plan
January 10, 2024
City of Akron Offices Closed January 15 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 08, 2024
Mayor Malik Invites Community to Police Chief Search Townhall Thursday January 11
January 05, 2024
Mayor Malik Releases Statement Following Councilwoman Holland’s Resignation
January 04, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Appointments in Economic Development and Planning
January 03, 2024
Akron Bicentennial Commission Establishes Akron200 and Hires Executive Director
January 02, 2024
Mayor Malik Announces Appointments in Law, Fire, and the Mayor’s Office 
December 29, 2023
Mayor-Elect Shammas Malik Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments
December 27, 2023
Together for Akron Transition Team Shares Run of Show and Plans for Inclusivity Ahead of Swearing-In Ceremony
December 26, 2023
Mayor-Elect Malik Announces Three Strategists Joining the Administration
October 24, 2023
City of Akron Leaf Removal to Begin Monday, October 30
October 13, 2023
City of Akron and Partners Receive $1 Million in Community Forestry Funding from Federal Inflation Reduction Act Award
October 12, 2023
Mayor Horrigan Hosts Groundbreaking Celebration For Patterson Park Community Center
September 27, 2023
The City of Akron to Celebrate Trick Or Treat on Saturday, October 28 from 5-7 PM
September 21, 2023
Mayor Horrigan Launches Glass Drop Off Recycling Program

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