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New Leadership At Akron’s Bounce Innovation Hub

Akron’s non-profit Bounce Innovation Hub, which serves Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups, is announcing leadership changes. Douglas Weintraub,...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Akron Home & Garden Show Returns with Fresh Ideas

If winter has you dreaming about fresh air, greener yards, or finally tackling that home project you’ve been putting...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Bitter Cold Grips Northeast Ohio: How to Stay Safe, Warm, and Even Have a Little Fun

If you stepped outside this morning and thought, “Nope,” you’re not alone. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Cold Weather Closes Schools Throughout Northeast Ohio

Akron Public, as well as hundreds of other schools throughout Northeast Ohio are closed today because of the extremely...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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The Rising Cost Of Energy

Three stories made the news today that all have the potential to hit you where it really hurts; right...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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MLK Jr. Day: What’s Closed, What’s Free, and How to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy

Many government offices and services across Northeast Ohio are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron State of the Schools Address Rescheduled

The Akron Public Schools first State of the Schools address by superintendent Mary Outley has been rescheduled. The Akron...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Rescue at Brandywine Falls Highlights Trail Safety Reminder

A weekend search-and-rescue operation at Brandywine Falls turned into a reminder about trail safety in Cuyahoga Valley National Park....

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Opens Warming Centers During Extreme Cold

With temperatures expected to drop into the teens, the City of Akron is opening warming centers to help residents...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Crime, Courts, and Community: A Regional Update from Northeast Ohio

Several major developments across northeast Ohio this week highlight ongoing issues tied to crime, public safety, and community response....

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Deadly Parties, Short-Term Rentals, and Ohio’s Fight Over Local Control

Over the past year in Ohio, the pattern has been hard to ignore. A packed Airbnb party in Bath...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Parents, Community Step Up to Fund New Sound System at Miller South

When an outdated sound system kept cutting out during student performances at Miller South School for the Performing Arts,...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Zoo Welcomes Baby Mountain Lions

Something new at the Akron Zoo, where they are introducing Mountain Lions, for the very first time. Also known...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Study: Cancer Survival Rates Improving, Challenges Remain

Cancer survival rates in the U.S. continue to move in a positive direction, according to a new report from...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Snowfall Totals Vary Widely as Arctic Cold Targets Northeast Ohio

Several local communities saw dramatically different snowfall totals over the past 24 hours, as a winter system moved through...

Posted By Tina Heiberg

Akron’s non-profit Bounce Innovation Hub, which serves Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups, is announcing leadership changes. Douglas Weintraub, who was the

If winter has you dreaming about fresh air, greener yards, or finally tackling that home project you’ve been putting off, the Akron

If you stepped outside this morning and thought, “Nope,” you’re not alone. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect today until noon

Akron Public, as well as hundreds of other schools throughout Northeast Ohio are closed today because of the extremely cold weather. Today’s

Three stories made the news today that all have the potential to hit you where it really hurts; right in the wallet.

Many government offices and services across Northeast Ohio are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including city offices,

The Akron Public Schools first State of the Schools address by superintendent Mary Outley has been rescheduled. The Akron Press Club announced

A weekend search-and-rescue operation at Brandywine Falls turned into a reminder about trail safety in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A local photographer

With temperatures expected to drop into the teens, the City of Akron is opening warming centers to help residents stay safe. The

Several major developments across northeast Ohio this week highlight ongoing issues tied to crime, public safety, and community response. In Akron, a

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