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Eddies Famous Cheesesteaks & Grille Open On Main Street

Ed Sutter, local Akron entrepreneur and owner of Eddies Famous Cheesesteaks & Grille, shares how his vision of the new restaurant came to life.
December 8, 2020
Stan Hywet’s ‘Deck the Halls 2020: A Very Merry Christmas’ Following COVID-19 Guidelines

The estate features five buildings and 10 gardens showcasing America’s Industrial Age of architecture and horticulture.
November 27, 2020
First Instance of COVID-19 Community Spread Confirmed in Stark County

This announcement comes only hours after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic.
March 11, 2020
UA Student Wins Fourth Annual RubberDucks Hot Dog Recipe Challenge

Several UA students were finalists in the challenge for whose recipe would be featured at the first Akron RubberDucks home game of the season.
February 27, 2020
Black History Month at UA Features 14th Annual ‘Rethinking Race’ Event

The event’s 14th year continues to encourage attendees to have real conversations on the issue of race.
February 19, 2020
UA Launches New Fundraising Campaign Celebrating 150 Years in Higher Education

The campaign, titled “We Rise Together,” focuses on supporting three different facets of life at UA.
February 18, 2020
City of Akron ‘Great Streets Initiative’ Partners with UA, First Energy

Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has started installing 252 new LED streetlights in the UA community.
February 12, 2020
Basketball Fans Left in Shock After Kobe Bryant, 13-Year-Old Daughter Die in Helicopter Crash

Authorities in Calabasas, California, have been investigating the crash that claimed the lives of nine people, while fans continue to mourn the death of a basketball legend.
February 4, 2020
‘Educate to Elevate’ Helps FirstEnergy Employees Get Degrees

The program partners with The University of Akron and Stark State College to help give customer service employees access to higher education.
December 10, 2019
Akron Law Offering New Blended Online J.D. Program in Fall 2020

As other responsibilities can make attendance difficult for part-time students, the program aims to make education more accessible.
November 5, 2019
‘Finding a Better U’ Developed to Help Improve Local Heart Health

Faculty at UA developed a free community outreach program to address the heart-health crisis in Summit County.
November 5, 2019
Summit County Probate Court Partners with Jockey Being Family Foundation

This partnership will provide backpacks to adoptees and their siblings.
October 23, 2019
Humane Society of Summit County Hosting BARKtoberfest to Advocate for Adoptable Animals

Sponsored by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., the craft beer tasting event invites prospective supporters and adopters to see the shelter’s work firsthand.
October 23, 2019
Annual Adopt-a-Thon Weekend Expanded to Month Long ‘Dogtober’

As the tenth year of the annual fall adoption event, discounted adoption prices will run through Nov. 2.
October 8, 2019
County Officials Cut Ribbon on Summit Liberty House for Homeless Female Veterans

In response to the need for homeless female veteran housing, several entities worked to open the four-unit apartment complex.
September 30, 2019
3 UA Colleagues Among Winners of Knight Arts Challenge Akron

This year’s challenge marks the fourth year of the Knight Foundation funding art projects throughout the city of Akron.
September 30, 2019
National Museum of Psychology Features Historical Artifacts, Interactive Exhibits

The museum offered free admission on Sept. 21 as a way to invite the community to explore the history of understanding human experiences.
September 30, 2019
15th Annual Poynter KSU Media Ethics Workshop Focuses on Activism, Advocacy

Journalism and media professionals, as well as students and visitors, gathered for a workshop on ethical media coverage of activism and advocacy.
September 26, 2019
Several Universities Team Up with JCPenney For 2019 “Suit-Up” Event

Career Services at The University of Akron will be helping students shop for professional attire with a special discount from JCPenney.
September 16, 2019
Research by UA Professor Shows How Companies Use ‘Selfie-Marketing’

This new trend is defined as “user-generated selfies that are used by a company for marketing purposes.”
September 8, 2019
Celebration of the 19th Amendment Anniversary at UA

National experts come together to discuss the effects of women’s suffrage a century later.
September 8, 2019
UA Engineering Professor Studies Mars Terrain for 2020 NASA Mission

Heather Oravec, Ph.D. is currently studying the terrain of Mars in hopes of helping build better rovers to retrieve soil samples.
September 3, 2019
City of Akron Sponsors First Pizza Fest at Lock 3

Attendees enjoyed pizza from eight local vendors, along with live music performances and activities throughout Labor Day weekend.
September 3, 2019
Swensons Celebrates 85th Anniversary, Offers Special Customer Promotion

As a restaurant that began in the back of a station wagon, Swensons is celebrating several years of service through a week-long customer promotion.
August 5, 2019
Stan Hywet to Open for 2019 Season on April 2

The theme of this season will be “Lasting Impressions” celebrating the art of Gertrude Penfield Seiberling.
April 1, 2019
Police Search for Suspects, Offer Solutions Following Off-campus Robbery

Police are working to identify and locate suspects in a recent off-campus robbery.
March 18, 2019
Medical Marijuana Expo Heading to Akron

Hosted by Ohio Marijuana Card, this expo seeks to not only celebrate the legalization of medical marijuana, but also educate about the industry and how to become a registered patient.
February 25, 2019
‘Adopt-A-Thon’ Gives Families Opportunities to Adopt for Less

The Summit County Animal Control Facility is hosting the ninth annual event where adoption fees are lowered to $10.
October 24, 2018
Akron Zoo Nationally Recognized as Sensory Inclusive

The welcoming of all guests is important at the Akron Zoo and the Sensory Inclusion program is a progressive step in ensuring a memorable experience for all abilities.
October 10, 2018
Goodyear Welcomes Wingfoot Three, Celebrates History

Record-breaking pilot Shaesta Waiz ushers in a new era for Goodyear, just as Amelia Earhart did 89 years prior.
September 12, 2018
Shya Designs: Helping Rwandan Women, Giving High Schoolers Experiential Learning

As a non-profit organization, Shya Designs hopes to improve the lives of Rwandan Women while also providing hands-on business experience to high school students.
September 11, 2018
‘Hands On Exchange’ Project Tests New Bikeway Infrastructure

Founded by the John S. Knight Foundation, the project's purpose is to test ideas and receive feedback from the community.
September 5, 2018
Akron Zoo Welcomes Two Baby Animals

Almost one month since the naming contest began, the Akron Zoo announced the names of their new Humboldt Penguin and Siberian Musk Deer.
September 5, 2018
Late Night Fire Damages Former UA Ballet Center
Firefighters worked hours into the night to get the fire under control and prevent it from spreading into the second portion of the building.
April 23, 2018
Following Florida School Shooting, Students Unite to Say ‘Enough’

Local activists throughout Northeast Ohio march despite harsh weather conditions.
April 6, 2018
Mesa Hispana Offers a Judgement Free Zone for Learning Spanish

Mesa Hispana is an informal gathering where students, faculty, members of the community and others can learn and practice Spanish.
February 14, 2018
First Night Akron Celebrates 22 Years of New Year’s Fun

See, Hear, Taste and Do at Akron's New Year's Celebration
December 30, 2017
Shooting Reported Near UA Campus; At Least One Injury
November 12, 2017
Love Akron to Host Sixth Annual Awards Breakfast
The Christian network plans to honor two of its outstanding servant leaders.
September 25, 2017
Travel Fast for Free
The University of Akron Provides Free Transportation Services for its Students.
August 28, 2017
Charity event to honor Zak Husein
February 1, 2016
Annual Holiday Tree Festival lights up city
December 3, 2013
Cleanup on Sumner Street
September 24, 2013
Three charged in Sumner Fest riot
September 10, 2013
Despicablimp floats into Akron
September 5, 2013
Police seek Sumner Fest evidence
September 5, 2013
Things are looking grizzly at Akron Zoo
August 28, 2013
New luxury off-campus student housing to open for fall 2014
August 26, 2013
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