City of Akron to Host Taste of Akron and the 47th Annual Akron Art Expo at Hardesty Park
Food lovers, art enthusiasts, and families alike are invited to Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) next week as two of Akron's favorite summer traditions return. Taste of Akron kicks off the festivities on Thursday evening, followed by the 47th Annual Akron Art Expo on Saturday and Sunday. "Taste of Akron and the Akron Art Expo showcase some of the very best our community has to offer," said Mayor Malik. "They also showcase the creativity and entrepreneurship that drive our
City of Akron Invites Residents to Help Shape the Future of Safer Streets
The City of Akron is inviting residents to help shape the future of transportation safety by participating in a series of upcoming community engagement opportunities as part of Akron's Safe Streets 4 All (SS4A) Program. There is also a survey available to provide meaningful feedback on roadway safety, multi-mobility, and future improvements. Fill out the survey here. Funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program, Akron's Safe St
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causes Hazardous Air in Ohio
Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires is sweeping into Ohio, triggering statewide Air Quality Advisories. In parts of northern Ohio, air pollution has reached "hazardous" and "very unhealthy" levels on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Experts are warning residents to limit their time outdoors The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool that the government uses to tell people how clean or dirty the air is. It uses a color scale (like green for good, orange for unhealthy, red for bad, and
R. Kelly Petitions Trump to Commute His 30 Year Federal Sentence
*R. Kelly wants President Donald Trump to shorten his time behind bars. Newly released records from the Office of the Pardon Attorney show the singer has formally asked for a commutation of his 30-year federal sentence. According to the Chicago Tribune, the request remains under review. Kelly is not pursuing a full pardon. A commutation would trim his sentence while his convictions stand. Since 2021, the disgraced R&B star has remained behind bars after a jury convicted him o
Go African if You Want to Win: The Unspoken Reality of FIFA 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in soccer history. Having said that, over 62% of all 48 teams have players of African descent. This is nothing new, yet its being observed on a scale unlike ever before. Good job, FIFA organizers, leaders, and teams. After the FIFA World Cup crowns its champion, perhaps we can resume with why Africa is the only continent that has not hosted any Summer Olympic Games ever! With 48 nations, 104 matches, and 1,248 players repr
July The 4Th In Akron Ohio
As we prepare for another exciting weekend of events in Downtown Akron and at Lock 3, we are introducing a few updated event guidelines for July 4, 2026, to help create a welcoming, and family-friendly environment for everyone. Our goal is to ensure guests can focus on enjoying the music, food, entertainment, and time together while helping our staff and public safety partners provide a positive event experience. The following guidelines will be in effect during July 4, 2026:
