21st season of winter At Lock 3
Lock 3 Akron, Ohio is kicking off our 21st season of winter fun! Join us on Friday, November 28th for a day full of festivities, including: ➡️ Ice Skating, available from 11am to 11pm ➡️ The Akron Bazaar Holiday Market from 5 to 9pm, where you can get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping from local artists and vendors ➡️ Visit with Archie the Snowman and check out the return of the O’Neil’s holiday window displays The highlight of the evening, though, is the Welcome Santa Par
METRO RTA Offers Free Fares to SNAP Benefit Recipients
Summit County—METRO Regional Transit Authority will temporarily waive fares on METRO Direct and ADA services for Ohio Direction cardholders starting November 1, 2025, until further notice. This decision comes in response to the postponement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments being distributed to members of our community. “METRO recognizes that the loss of food benefits will create a financial burden for many of our transit-loyal riders,” said METRO C
Cavs vs Hawks
After dropping two straight, and despite still being shorthanded, the Cavaliers looked like their old selves again on Sunday at Rocket Arena – jumping out to a big early lead and closing the contest strong to take the 117-109 decision and snap their two-game skid. Donovan Mitchell returned to the lineup, and he made his presence felt early and often – scoring 11 of his season-high 37 points in the first quarter, going 12-for-21 from the floor and 8-for-15 from long-range over
Shooting in Bath Township
"Last night, our community experienced a terrible shooting in Bath Township at a large party reportedly attended by many youths. Nine people – both juveniles and adults – were reportedly injured, and we are waiting to hear more about the status of those victims. Our Akron Police Department and our Akron Fire Department were part of a large mutual response from many departments – and I want to thank our safety forces for their hard work throughout the night. The City of Akron
Akron Public Art Commission Seeks Designs for Traffic Control Boxes
The Akron Public Art Commission is celebrating the vibrant transformation of the Akron community with the completion of the first round of art installations on city owned traffic control boxes throughout city neighborhoods. Today, the Akron Public Art Commission is issuing a call for local artists to participate in round 2. The project provides a unique opportunity to enhance Akron’s streetscapes while celebrating the city’s diverse talents and voices. This project aims to tr
