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The high-achieving Honors scholar: Grace Kolar

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

If there’s one thing Grace Kolar knows, it’s how to reach her fullest potential as a student.

Enhancing Job Opportunities and Advancements for Black Americans

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Cleveland Clinic Akron General issued the following announcement on Feb. 1According to research by OneTen, half of Black Americans work in three industries: healthcare, retail and foodservice.

Lending a hand: Helping Hands participants share why they volunteer

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

When Akron Children’s leadership first rolled out its voluntary paid program called Helping Hands in fall 2021 to address critical patient needs, no one really knew what to expect. Staffing shortages organization-wide needed to be addressed, and who better to turn to for help than the hospital’s own workforce.

2022 State of the City Address: Embracing a Brighter Future

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Mayor Gerard Neugebauer presents the annual State of the City Address: Embracing a Brighter Future to Green City Council and the community on Thursday, January 27 at 7 p.m.

Holiday Lights Recycling Drive is a Roaring Success

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Hudson residents donated 800 pounds of broken or used holiday lights to be recycled, with the proceeds going to support the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program in Tanzania.

Board of Audit and Review Meeting on February 7

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Board of Audit and Review Meeting on February 7 at 6:00 PM

City Of Akron Lifts Snow Emergency Parking Ban

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

The City of Akron has lifted the snow emergency parking ban that was put in place at 8pm on Sunday, January 16 in advance of the winter storm.

Free QPR Training on February 3

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

This training will help you learn warning signs/risk factors, how to talk to someone about suicide, and how to connect people with the right resources.

Board of Zoning Appeals on January 26

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals on January 26 at 6:00 p.m

Career Services Resume Info Session on January 27

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Career Services Resume Info Session on January 27 at 2:00pm

Golden Flashes Host WMU in Coaches vs. Cancer Game

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Kent State University Athletics issued the following announcement on Jan. 24The Kent State men's basketball team (9-9, 4-4 MAC) is back in the M.A.C.

Kent State Holds Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration With Virtual Program Featuring Filmmaker Dawn Porter

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2022

Kent State University will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. The virtual program is free and open to the public.