Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has unveiled a proposed $784.8 million operating budget for 2026 focused on long-term financial stability and targeted community investment. The plan includes spending cuts alongside new revenue strategies while maintaining public safety staffing levels.
The Full Term First Birthday (FTFB) Collaborative has announced a second round of Infant Health Fund grants aimed at improving maternal and infant health in Akron neighborhoods with high rates…
The City of Akron is beginning preparations for its Summer 2026 programming at Lock 3 and is seeking public input through a new community survey.
Last night, Akron Police Department officers responded to an incident in the 1700 block of East Market Street after a semi-truck reportedly fled from officers in another jurisdiction.
There was one company in a city associated with Summit County that received an FDA inspection in October, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes used several posts between September 4-5, 2025, to address proposed reductions in Ohio’s energy efficiency initiatives and invite constituents into ongoing policy discussions.
U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes detailed her legislative activity this week via social media posts dated September 3-4, including initiatives on aerospace collaboration and combating fentanyl trafficking from China.
Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes posted updates on September 2-3 about efforts for passenger rail expansion in Northeast Ohio and raised awareness about suicide prevention resources during Suicide Prevention Month.
U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes marked Labor Day by acknowledging labor movement achievements and detailed recent legislative priorities within Ohio’s 13th district through posts dated September 1-2, 2025.
U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes used her social media platform in August to discuss major policy issues affecting Ohio’s 13th district and remind constituents about important application deadlines.
U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes shared a series of posts on July 28 outlining her opposition to a newly enacted Republican reconciliation bill affecting healthcare and social programs in Ohio’s…
Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes posted about community loss following Officer Phillip Wagner’s death and celebrated key policy actions such as released federal school funds for Ohio’s District #OH13 and the…
U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes posted on July 24 about federal education funding being withheld from her district, honored local journalists from the Canton Repository for their achievements, and responded…
U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes used her Twitter account in July 2025 to discuss Disability Pride Month, airport infrastructure concerns at CAK Airport, and postal issues affecting the City of…
Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes posted several statements between July 16-18, 2025 addressing recent GOP tax proposals, rail safety concerns following the East Palestine derailment, and efforts to protect public broadcasting.
U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes posted a series of updates on July 14-15, addressing concerns over proposed healthcare cuts linked to new legislation and inviting Ohio’s District #13 residents to…
All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Akron Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S.…
Of the 27 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Akron Reporter publication area 26 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by…
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Akron Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across Akron Reporter publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the…
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Akron Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by…
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Akron Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and…
These former Akron Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27.
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