Akron Podcast
Do you live in Akron, Ohio? Want to keep up with what is going on in your city? This podcast is for you. We will cover local news (the good and the bad), Entertainment schedules, Updates on what your local representatives are up to (in a "just the facts / Non-biased fashion), and whatever else you'd like to hear.
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Sept. 12, 2025
Congresswoman Sykes Fights for Akron/Canton Railway Stop
The Akron Podcast dives into several pressing local issues that impact the community, starting with a discussion about whether the $17 million investment into Lock 3 is paying off. With the park attracting an estimated 85,000...
Sept. 10, 2025
Kindergarten or Bust: Why Only 47% of Kids Enrolled Last Year?
Takeaways: In Summit County, only 47% of children entered kindergarten last year, which is alarming. Akron is launching a pilot program to improve access to early childhood education for families. The old Firestone plant may ...
Sept. 2, 2025
Gorge Park Update: Will the Waterfall Survive?
There's a big change coming to Gorge Park that you might want to check out before it happens. In about two weeks, they’re starting a two-year project to remove a whopping eleven football fields' worth of sediment from the wat...
June 27, 2025
Akron's Firefighters Awarded for Life-Saving Efforts: Heart Attack Hotspot or Heroic Haven?
Akron’s fire and EMS services just snagged the Mission Lifeline Gold Achievement Award from the American Heart Association, proving that if you happen to have a heart attack or stroke, you’re in pretty good hands here. It’s r...
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