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01/05/2026

In November, city officials held two “Capital Budget 101” events and attended several ward meetings to explain the city’s capital budget process. And today, Jan. 5, Akron Mayor Shamma Malik’s administrative staff is expected to begin presenting its captial budget proposal to City Council.

Find the answer to this question and others about the Akron budgeting process including how to get more involved.

01/05/2026

In the coming weeks, representatives from the National Science Foundation will descend on Northeast Ohio to decide if the region, including Akron, should receive up to $160 million in grants over a decade. The money could further jumpstart efforts to make the area a hub for advanced manufacturing — including polymers.

The money could further jumpstart efforts to make the area a hub for advanced manufacturing — including polymers.

01/02/2026

From new school superintendents to continued calls for police reform to the local effects of federal funding changes, here are the articles that told the story of Akron last year.

As we look back on 2025, the following (in no particular order) are the Signal Akron stories we think are the most significant. There was a lot going on in Akron last year — from new school superintendents to continued calls for police reform to the local effects of federal funding changes — it ...

01/01/2026

The pieces of the former Chapel Hill Mall carousel are being preserved by the City of Akron. But city officials said they do not know when the animals might accept riders again.

City officials don't know when the hand-carved and hand-painted carousel will be on display again, since it needs a structure to house it.

12/31/2025

In no particular order 🥁 🥁 🥁 Here are our favorite culture and arts stories of 2025 🥂 🎉

These articles provide a window into Akron life, love and laughter in 2025, highlighting its creative spark and determination.

12/31/2025

SAFETY FIRST 🚒 What can you do to prepare for and prevent house fires? Read on for tips from the nation’s top fire prevention organizations.

The winter holiday season in Akron brings many things: good tidings, family gatherings — and an increased risk of house fires.

12/31/2025

Family Promise is expanding its housing capacity after recently purchasing two buildings with funding from an Ohio Department of Development grant. The first is a building in Cuyahoga Falls on Forest Glen Drive, which includes four apartments.

The nonprofit now has three apartment buildings, in Cuyahoga Falls and West Akron, and five houses to assist unhoused families.

12/30/2025

Akron may be one step closer to saving nearly $230 million while still fulfilling the requirements of its water treatment consent decree.

Akron may be one step closer to saving nearly $230 million while still fulfilling the requirements of its water treatment consent decree. The city presented a plan to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to update its Cuyahoga Street Storage Facility for about $30 million rather than build a new...

12/30/2025

Are you reading books by authors who may live — or have spent time in — your backyard?

There’s no feeling like finishing a book and wanting to learn more about who wrote it — only to find out they’re from where you grew up.

12/29/2025

Ice cream pays her bills, and art saves her soul.

Akron artist Sara Steele drove ice cream trucks during the pandemic. Now she’s back to art, painting bold murals.

12/29/2025

Have family in town or need to keep the kids busy? Check out these displays at Lock 3.

The vintage Christmas displays on display at Lock 3 have been joined by donated figures from Nela Park in East Cleveland.

12/26/2025

The “Wallhaven” community mural painting by Lindsey Jo Scott, the John Brown Monument in Sherbondy Hill and “Peace” by Nirali Schrader near North Hill are all examples of public art in the city that are now documented and available for viewing in the newly unveiled Akron Public Art Inventory, an online art database.

The Akron Public Art Commission (APAC) selected ART x LOVE, the creative agency owned by Mac and Allyse Love, to spearhead the project.