Episodes of the Akron Podcast

First Energy is Leaving Downtown Akron
May 18, 2023

First Energy is Leaving Downtown Akron

We have an update on Senate Bill 83 and First Energy is leaving the First Energy Building downtown. Some great concerts are coming to town if you remember the 80's, and it's now easier to lose all your money from …

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Senate Bill 83 Makes it Illegal to Be Uncomfortable
April 12, 2023

Senate Bill 83 Makes it Illegal to Be Uncomfortable

To learn something you have to get out of your comfort zone, but according to an article about Senate Bill 83, that may soon be illegal. Bill that would prohibit discomfort should make you VERY uncomfortable. National Park Sc...

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New Medieval Inn Opens in Akron: The Dragon Inn
April 10, 2023

New Medieval Inn Opens in Akron: The Dragon Inn

Today we have a fun way to check out Animals at the Zoo (including some of the Akron zoo), we; unfortunately, we add another death to the Akron Killings Map. Need an ID to vote? They are free. Apparently, there …

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Stan Hywet Opens With New Season and New Information
April 5, 2023

Stan Hywet Opens With New Season and New Information

As warm weather is arriving, things are picking up and events are launching new seasons, groundbreaking and more, as the city hopes there won't be more window-breaking Mentioned In This Episode Akron groundbreaking for Lock 3...

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Distracted Driving No MORE Ilegal
April 3, 2023

Distracted Driving No MORE Ilegal

If you don't have a credit/debit card you might look into it. If you have a cell phone, you need to ignore it more. Dewine might glow in the dark in the future. Welcome to the Akron Podcast. Akron Events …

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EMT Workers Burnout as 911 Calls Increase and It's Only Going to Get Worse
March 31, 2023

EMT Workers Burnout as 911 Calls Increase and It's Only Going to Get …

Akron outsourced their non-emergency ambulance calls, and that company appears to be in a position to extort the city. As it takes a year to bring on a new EMT worker, things could become very bad come August 2023 when …

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House 330 Opens This Week
March 29, 2023

House 330 Opens This Week

Lebron James and his foundation continue to bless Akron residents as they add more value to downtown as house 330 opens to help people gain job skills. Join the School of Podcasting Value For Value How to use new parking …

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Let's Go Downtown! (or Not...)
March 27, 2023

Let's Go Downtown! (or Not...)

Gas prices are down as Akron starts a rebrand. We prepared for the grand jury decision on Jayland Walker (which makes me scratch my head). Get to know your Mayoral Candidates, as we have seven people running. They are taking …

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45% of Violent Students in Akron Face Little Consequences
Dec. 8, 2022

45% of Violent Students in Akron Face Little Consequences

Akron Teachers Don't Need to Redefine Assault According to Pat Shipe, the president of AEA, 63 assaults against teachers have been reported this school year. Data provided by the district shows there were 249 disciplinary hea...

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Dead Bowl Walking - The Rubber Bowl is Being Demolished
Nov. 30, 2022

Dead Bowl Walking - The Rubber Bowl is Being Demolished

The Rest of the Rubber Bowl to be Demolished Akron is tearing down the rubber bowl. If you want to know why click here and see the horrific pictures of what was once a majestic football stadium. Come See A …

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New Law On CO Detectors
Nov. 22, 2022

New Law On CO Detectors

CO Detectors The new law gives the Akron Fire Department and the Department of Neighborhood Assistance the authority to inspect buildings for CO detectors like they currently do with smoke alarms. The ordinance is complaint d...

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Amazon Looking for 1000 Seasonal Employees
Oct. 15, 2022

Amazon Looking for 1000 Seasonal Employees

Fall Fest October 22nd Fall Fest is C O M I N G to #downtownAkron & includes about 🦇13 #TrickOrTreat stations, including a haunted (but friendly) Akron METRO Regional Transit Authority BUS & stations by The Great Escape Room,...

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Getting Ready for November
Oct. 10, 2022

Getting Ready for November

The Mayor of Akron Will No Seek Re-Election "After much consideration and self-reflection, I have decided not to seek a third term as the mayor of this great city," Horrigan wrote in an emailed statement. "My reasons are my o...

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Kenny Lambert From Just a Dad From Akron Store and Documentary
Sept. 29, 2022

Kenny Lambert From Just a Dad From Akron Store and Documentary

Meet Kenny Lambert - Just a Dad From Akron Today is a special episode of the Akron Podcast. I saw where "Just a Dad From Akron" was coming to the Akron Civic. The more I looked into it, the more …

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What Happened to Tyrone Brown?
Sept. 22, 2022

What Happened to Tyrone Brown?

Why Are You in Downtown Akron at 3:30 AM? Tyrone Brown is saying that police officers loaded him into a cruiser and drove him away from a crowd that had gathered after the bars closed that early Sunday morning on …

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Future Plans on the Horizon and On the Ballot
Sept. 20, 2022

Future Plans on the Horizon and On the Ballot

Who Gets to Vote? Ohio Issue 2 Ohio voters will decide this fall whether noncitizens can vote in local elections. State Issue 2, which would change the state constitution if a majority votes "yes" , proposes that only adult U...

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The Worst Offenders From the Summit County Restaurant Inspections
Sept. 13, 2022

The Worst Offenders From the Summit County Restaurant Inspections

Today we start off using data from a page from the Beacon Journal that lists critical violations from Summit Country Restaurants. The worst? Eddy's Deli & Restaurant 4581 Kent RD, Stow Lock 3 Update They are going to update t...

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What Do You Want to Hear?
Aug. 28, 2022

What Do You Want to Hear?

As I get organized after my trip to speak at a podcast conference, I wanted to take a quick second and ask for your feedback. Go to www.akronpodcast.com/contact Go to www.akronpodcast.com and use the microphone in the bottom ...

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10 Years of Porchrokr
Aug. 19, 2022

10 Years of Porchrokr

Porchrokr is Tomorrow The PorchRokr celebrates 10 years of live music and getting out the meet your neighbors. WKSU has put out a cool guide to get the most out of the event. Watch The Steelers Vs Browns at Canal …

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My Trip to Lock 3
Aug. 15, 2022

My Trip to Lock 3

I Went Down to Lock 3 I went to Lock 3 this weekend and I have to tell you it was wonderful. I'm not sure what I expected besides no parking or expensive parking, but the whole day was wonderful. …

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11 Sites to Be Remediated
Aug. 13, 2022

11 Sites to Be Remediated

Remediation is where there is an old site that is not being used, and more than likely unsafe, and it is slated to be cleaned up According to this article in the Beacon Journal , there are 11 sites. Some …

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Freedom Taillight Project
Aug. 9, 2022

Freedom Taillight Project

Freedom Tailight Project A person using the name Madonna has organized the Freedom Tailight Project . “Jayland Walker was pulled over for (an equipment violation) and ended up dead,” said lead organizer Madonna, who uses that...

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Bringing Bowling Back To Ellet
Aug. 5, 2022

Bringing Bowling Back To Ellet

Akron's Night Out While neighborhoods like Goodyear Heights canceled their nights out celebrations due to safety concerns, the night went off without a hitch (at least that I can see) Ironically before the night out event a 2...

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Tax Free to Totally Free Loot!
Aug. 3, 2022

Tax Free to Totally Free Loot!

Sales Tax Vacation Ohio's sales tax holiday is coming. And that means summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be going back to school. The state's tax-free weekend for school supplies will be from Aug. 5 to …

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