Akron, Ohio, May 13, 2026 — Beginning Monday, June 8, the City of Akron will provide meals to all eligible youth (18 years of age or younger) and summer day camp program participants that meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. The meals will be prepared by Akron Public Schools and passed out a variety of community centers and other city locations. The program runs Monday-Friday from June 8 – July 31 excluding Fri. June 19 and

Yesterday, the City of Akron released the full 2026 Street Resurfacing List. This year, Akron will be resurfacing a total of 47 centerline miles of pavement. This list also shares this year’s concrete pavement rehabilitation program which focuses on the Ellet and Goodyear Heights areas. Akron has budgeted $6.5 million for this year’s program and an additional $1.85 million for the concrete pavement rehabilitation program. View the full list of roads here. This year the list

The City of Akron today announced a major milestone in the long‑awaited closure and replacement of the Fountain Street waste transfer station. A new agreement between the City and WM (formerly Waste Management), contains development requirements, community benefits, and service agreement details. It formalizes the plan to permanently close the aging Fountain Street waste transfer station in Middlebury and construct a modern replacement facility on East Archwood Avenue in East

An apple a day may do more than keep the doctor away — it could also work in your favor when it comes to managing blood sugar, depending on how you consume it, Health.com reports. Whole apples contain a soluble fiber called pectin that helps the body process sugar more steadily, reducing the sharp glucose swings associated with refined carbohydrates. Studies have connected regular whole fruit consumption, apples included, to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Research has als

The Cleveland Cavaliers, number four seed in the Eastern Conference, will face the number one seed Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Round 2 series is set to begin on Tuesday, May 5 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan and will be televised on Peacock/NBC Sports Network. The Cavaliers will bring the series home to Rocket Arena for Game 3 on Saturday, May 9. Tickets to all Cavs home games for Round 2 will go on sale beginning tomorrow, May 4 at.

The City of Akron Department of Planning and Urban Development has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects that will create new affordable housing for Akron households. The funding is specifically for projects seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing. View the RFP here under the “HOME Investment Partnership Program” section.  The City is making funding available through a special allocation of the HOME Investment Partnership Program through the American Re