Ohio voters have until Oct. 5 to register to vote or update their voter registrations before the Nov. 3 General Election.

The 95-year-old former Young Women’s Christian Association building in downtown Akron will become 115 apartments by spring of 2028.

Ohio boasts the nation’s third-largest manufacturing workforce. Many of these jobs now require a background in engineering and robotics.

On September 19, 2026, an annual tradition steps off again to support mental health in the Summit County community. Join the celebration and show up in your best 80’s gear for your chance to get ...

Despite a rating reduction, Akron Public Schools continues to meet the state’s education standards, according to preliminary report card data.

With Oxbow Meadows, the former Brandywine Golf Course is now parkland, with future plans for a visitor center and overnight accommodations.

The $2.5 million project at Buchtel CLC includes a new press box and concession area, restrooms, storage and an upgraded track.

Test your local knowledge with AkronAlive’s photo quiz. Can you identify this body of water that is Akron’s primary drinking water reservoir?

The following item is a written record of the Akron City Council Ward 5 community meeting from May 21, compiled by Akron Documenter Jessica Rice. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents ...

Zippy, the University of Akron's mascot, hands out candy to a trick-or-treater at the 2023 Downtown Akron Fall Fest. (Photo by Chris Rutan) As summer winds down, we’re looking ahead to autumn, and ...

The $8.4 million bond-funded project will replace Fire Station 4 and give Cuyahoga Falls and Akron access to advanced firefighter training.

After completing Stark State College's five-week course, Chase Pitre was hired to transport crude oil across Ohio and West Virginia.