Episodes of the Akron Podcast

The main focus today is the upcoming meeting on April 29 called "Designing Akron's Future," where local creatives can share their ideas for a new city logo. We’ll hear from notable partners and city representatives about how ...

The big news in Akron this week is the sudden leave of Akron Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson from Akron Public Schools, which has everyone buzzing. Meanwhile, Mary Outley steps in as the interim superintendent (again), an...

Akron is buzzing with news this week, and we’ve got all the juicy details. Akron Taxes Due First off, let’s talk about taxes. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, well, I don’t know what to say—like, do you really think the I...

Grant Money for Small Businesses Entrepreneurs and small business owners can visit https://bit.ly/3FfsT8J or call 2-1-1 to make a FEC financial counseling appointment. Shooting at Field House Lounge Two people in critical con...

The Akron City Council meeting offers a revealing glimpse into the local governance, where residents voice urgent concerns about police accountability and public safety. We dive into the absurdity of public comments, where ci...

The Akron podcast dives into the exciting transformation of the Linda Theater, shifting from showing first-run movies to live entertainment. This change is about as groundbreaking as, well, watching paint dry, but at least we...

Ohio lawmakers are gearing up to make significant changes to the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law through Senate Bill 56, which could raise the excise tax on marijuana and implement several restrictions. The ...

The latest Akron Podcast dives into the exciting launch of the Downtown Akron Development Corporation, a new initiative aimed at revitalizing the city's downtown area. With a significant funding boost of $360,000 per year for...

This episode of the Akron Podcast discusses the important bond issue on the upcoming ballot that aims to fund a significant renovation of the Akron Summit County Public Library system. As the library infrastructure ages, comm...

November 5, 2024, marks an engaging episode of the Akron Podcast, where listeners are welcomed with the excitement of civic engagement and local happenings. The show kicks off with a reminder for voters about the importance o...

New Anti-Violence Strategy in Akron In a proactive step against gun violence, Akron City Council has approved new funding for a violence prevention program, set to launch in January 2025. Following a recent surge in local sho...

This episode provides crucial information about Akron's leaf removal schedule, ensuring residents are prepared for the upcoming season. The hosts discuss how each ward in Akron has different leaf pickup dates, emphasizing the...

Akron City Council voted 10-3 Monday night to move forward on a heavily contested plan to build a modern waste transfer station at a different site than its current operations. The three council members who voted against the ...

Today we introduce two AI Anchors that will help me share the information. While they are not real, they sound real, and will help me get more information out on a consistent basis. Today, you will hear about a ruling on the ...

Police Union Willing to Talk At an Akron City Council meeting, Brian Lucey, representing Akron's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, stated the union's willingness to engage in discussions on police reform, offering to meet wi...

Welcome back to the Akron Podcast, where we tackle the tough stories affecting our community. Today is April 11th, 2024, and we have a difficult topic. This isn't an April Fool's Day prank—it's a serious incident involving Ta...

21-Year-Old Male Shot at Drive-Through Akron police and EMS were dispatched to the scene at about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. They found the victim, an employee at the store, with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at ...

Akron Council Limits Public Input Akron City Council has implemented new rules, effective January 3, 2024, to restrict public comment during meetings. In an 8-5 vote, the council decided to move the meeting start time to 6:30...

Jury Duty Scam Beware of a jury duty scam circulating in Summit County, as authorities issue a warning about fraudulent calls threatening fines and arrest for alleged failure to appear. Scammers may demand payments in Bitcoin...

The Akron Police Department's internal investigation has determined that the eight officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker did not violate police policies. “I found that the facts and circumstances of this t...

77 South Ramp at Interchange to Close For a Year A big change in the Akron freeway system starting Monday night. The Interstate 76 ramp to I-77 South at the Central Interchange will close for a year. That sharp-turn ramp is b...

Experience a Close Encounter with the Goodyear Blimp at the Santa Claus Express Toy Drive in Mogadore The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Santa Claus Express holida...

Why Isn't Akron Pro-Peace? This is Nonsense Akron City Council's unanimous Oct. 16 vote adopting a resolution condemning the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants in Israel has led activists to pack into council chambers fo...

Your Water Bill is Going up in 2024 The city of Akron has announced a restructuring of its water rates in 2024, increasing from $2.73 to $3.06 per HCF (hundred cubic feet). Residential customers will also incur a fixed infras...