This week in Akron history, canal commission awarded contracts, workers installed pipes, motorists bought maps and firefighters opened a new station.

AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron has announced that it will extend hours at the Summit Lake Community Center for three days early next week to serve as a cooling center amid the approach of a ...

The Bicentennial Commission of the City of Akron presented the first copy of a new publication, “Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History,” to Mayor Shammas Malik this week.

AKRON, Ohio -- The city of Akron is asking developers for proposals to purchase and develop 50 lots in the historic Summit Lake neighborhood. The city is offering the land for the development of ...

The City of Akron is seeking to revitalize the predominantly residential Summit Lake neighborhood by issuing a request for proposals from qualified developers to buy and develop 50 vacant lots ...

This week in Akron history, New York governor stayed overnight, Tadmor Shrine got a charter, Jesse Owens had surgery and famous acts played rib fest.

The city of Akron is seeking developers to help replenish Summit Lake's housing stock as part of an effort to revitalize the community. A total of 50 lots are available for purchase and ...

The lower level, accessible from Lock 4, is largely dedicated to Akron's founding on Dec. 6, 1825, and features the maps for the Ohio & Erie Canal, which were pivotal to the city's rapid growth.