The Akron Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in the 500 block of Miles Avenue in Akron on Saturday ...

With frigid temperatures on the way, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced that Summit Lake Community Center, 380 W. Crosier ...

Akron recently introduced a new mass notification system to help keep residents informed on non-emergency events.

Akron City Council approves contract terms, including pay raises, for Akron firefighters and civil employees. City, unions have tentative agreement.

An Akron LGBTQ+ nonprofit known for its long-running HIV advocacy and housing support programs has been awarded $25,000 from ...

Akron recently rolled out its CodeRED platform, which allows residents to sign up for notifications about water boil ...

CLEVELAND — Akron residents could see higher sewer bills starting in 2026 under a new rate structure proposed Monday by city leaders. The plan, presented to Akron City Council, calls for phased-in ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says a Merriman Valley nightclub has closed "for the foreseeable future" following pressure from the city over a pair of high-profile shootings in recent months ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Local community leaders are rallying to spread positive messaging ahead of Labor Day weekend. Their goal is to get everyone on the same page to stop the violence during what ...

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the ...

If the lines at Daytona Beach International Airport seem a little longer at the security gate, you're not imagining it. The airport usually sees a bump in traffic when a new route launches, and it's ...