It’s your time to shine, Ward 9! Leaf pickup starts in your ward today. Each ward will take a couple of days to complete. Please note the two major changes being implemented to the program this year. (1) Rake leaves to devil strip not the street and (2) there are no anticipated start dates for individual wards. Instead, crews will visit wards in the following order: 5, 3, 9, 7, 6, 4, 8, 1, 2, 10. Visit akronohio.gov/leaves to view the progress of our leaf removal crew.

QB Deshaun Watson is set to start Week 10 against the Texans. Watson was inactive for Week 9 against the Saints after entering the concussion protocol on Nov. 4 and clearing the protocol on Nov. 7. Watson sustained a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of Week 8 against the Steelers, was cleared to return to the game and again cleared Monday morning following another evaluation. He then was placed in the protocol after experiencing concussion symptoms the night of Nov.

Join the Salvation Army Akron & Summit County, Ohio, Molina Healthcare, and the Akron Fire Department/@United Black Firefighters Association of Akron for a coat giveaway on Wednesday, Nov. 18th from 4-6pm in the Salvation Army gym.

The holidays are better together! Join us this Saturday, November 14, from 12:00–3:00 PM at Ed Davis Community Center for a FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Dine in or carry out. No registration required. And there's more! Join us the following Saturday for a Turkey Giveaway! Saturday, November 21, 2026, beginning at 12:00 PM. Turkeys will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Ed Davis Community Center 730 Perkins Park Drive, Akron 44320

J. Black GoalGetter Academy (centered) Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced that 50 local organizations will receive $100,000 in funding through the City's Sports and Wellness Grants Program. Now in its second year, the program supports community organizations providing sports, mentorship, after-school activities, and other opportunities for Akron youth as part of the City's broader efforts to prevent youth violence. Each selected organization will receive a $2,000 grant to su

The City of Akron announced new drinking water rates today. Rate changes will fund critical work to keep the water system running reliably. For a typical household, the monthly drinking water portion of the bill will go from about $25 to $30 in 2027. The first increase will show up on February bills. Assistance is available through the City's Water Bill Assistance Program for eligible households.

We’ve been receiving some questions about why we’ve decided to make a few changes to our leaf removal process this year. In previous years, residents were asked to rake leaves into the street shortly before their scheduled collection, but leaves often accumulated in roadways well before crews arrived. This resulted in large piles sitting in the street for extended periods, where they could narrow travel lanes, create safety concerns, and wash into storm drains. By asking res

*If you’re wondering whether it’s time to turn your clocks back, not quite yet. Daylight saving time 2026 officially ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when most Americans will gain an extra hour as clocks return to standard time. The annual change happens at 2 a.m., when clocks move backward to 1 a.m. That means an extra hour of sleep for many people, although overnight workers and anyone with early Sunday plans may need to adjust their schedules. And despite renewed efforts in Washington

Gabby Williams Gabby Williams scored 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, October 17, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Golden State overcame a five-point fourth-quarter deficit to take a 1-0 lead in the championship series. Reese finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds, but Atlanta’s offense collapsed in the closing minutes. Williams missed all four of her first-quarter shots before

Akron, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2026 — The City of Akron’s annual Trick or Treat Night will take place on Halloween - Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Akron residents who wish to participate are encouraged to turn on their porch or front lights during Trick or Treat hours to let families know they are welcoming trick-or-treaters. “Trick or Treat is one of those traditions that brings our neighborhoods to life and gives families a chance to get outside and enjoy thei