City of Akron
Recent News About City of Akron
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Summit County residents have median age of 41 by 2021
Summit County residents have a median age of 41-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.
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There are 157 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in February
There are 157 professional licenses expiring in Summit County during February in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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Eight% less Summit County professional licenses issued in week ending Dec. 9 compared to previous week
There were 46 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending Dec. 9, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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Mayor Malik Joins Nation’s Mayors In Washington, DC For U.S. Conference Of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting
This week, Mayor Shammas Malik, Chief of Strategy Nanette Pitt, and Policy and Grants Strategist Emma Lieberth Osborn will attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, bringing together a bipartisan group of more than 250 mayors from across the country. The three-day conference provides an opportunity for mayors to discuss the biggest challenges facing cities, collaborate, share best practices and engage with top federal officials on the issues most important to cities like Akron.
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Mayor Malik Issues Statement About Summa Health System
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is issuing a statement following the news today that Summa Health System will be acquired by the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo):
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Mayor Malik Launches New Akron 311 App
On Jan. 16, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has launched a new app to support the Mayor’s 3-1-1 Action Center. The app, powered by Rock Solid, is entitled “MyAkron311” and is available for free on all Apple or Android devices in the app store. After downloading, residents can create a profile, enter a service request, look up timely city information, and set up notifications specific to their address such as trash/recycling collection reminders. The app improves the functionality and accessibility of the Mayor’s 3-1-1 Action Center.
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There are 21 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in week ending Jan. 27
There are 21 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending Jan. 27 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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City Of Akron Seeks Public Comment On North Main St. Project
The City of Akron is developing plans for several roadway safety improvements on North Main Street between the All-America Bridge and the High-Level Bridge over the Gorge (northern city limit). This safety project is a result of years of study and public engagement, beginning with Akron Better Block in 2015. Akron is now seeking public comment on the project both in person and online here.
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Mayor Malik Designates Mason Park Community Center As A Warming Center On Saturday
Summit Lake Community Center will be closed for private events on Saturday
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Summit County in Ohio sees 75.9% increase in number of professional licenses issued in week ending Dec. 2
There were 51 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending Dec. 2, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Summit County in week ending Jan. 13
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Summit County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
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City Of Akron And Akron Public Schools Work Together To Update School Travel Plan
On Jan. 11, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson Jr. are jointly announcing a collaborative process to update the city’s School Travel Plan. The School Travel Plan is a document designed to improve safety for children (K-12) walking and biking to school by identifying needed improvements in a 2-mile radius of each of the 46 public schools. The city will use this Plan to apply for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
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1 gas station in cities throughout Summit County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 13
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Summit County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center Sunday Through Tuesday
On Jan. 12, Mayor Malik announced the City of Akron will extend hours at Summit Lake Community Center (380 W Crosier St.) from Sunday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, Jan. 16 to provide a warming center for residents in need. Summit Lake Community Center will be open between 8:00am and 7:00pm January 14-January 16. All other City of Akron community centers will be open during their normal business hours for the holiday weekend.
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City Of Akron Offices Closed January 15 In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Mayor Malik Invites Community To Police Chief Search Townhall
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is inviting the Akron community to join him for a townhall this Thursday, January 11 from 6-7:30pm at Garfield CLC (1326 Brown St.). The first townhall of the Malik administration will focus on the search for the next leader of the Akron Police Department. The meeting will allow time for residents to fill out the community survey to provide input into the process and will have a significant portion dedicated to Q&A. Speakers and guests for the event include Mayor Malik, Chief of Strategy Nanette Pitt, Ohio Senator Vernon Sykes, Retired Akron Police Department Captain Sylvia Trundle, and transition co-chair and Senior Pastor at St. Ashworth Temple Robert Dejournett.
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There are 37 professional licenses that will lapse in Summit County in week ending Jan. 20
There are 37 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending Jan. 20 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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Summit County saw 164 professional licenses issued in December 2023
There were 164 professional licenses issued in Summit County during December 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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Q4 2023: 507 professional licenses issued in Summit County
There were 507 professional licenses issued in Summit County during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
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How many professional licenses were issued in Summit County in 2023?
There were 2,817 professional licenses issued in Summit County during 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.