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News from June 2023

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City of Akron Offices Closed Monday June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 18, 2023

In 2021, Akron City Council passed a resolution presented by Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Council President Margo Sommerville to designate June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Akron.

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There are 21 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in week ending June 24

By Akron Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

There are 21 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending June 24 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Reps. Sykes, Caraveo, Hayes Introduce New Bill to Make SNAP Expansion Permanent

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13), along with Reps. Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, introduced the Food Access and Stability Act, a new bill that would make permanent the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit expansion that recently passed in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Rep. Sykes Votes Against Partisan Gas Stove Bills That Fail To Protect Our Children’s Health, Lower Costs

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

This week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted ‘no’ on House Republicans’ H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. H.R. 1615 would make it more difficult for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study and address the potential hazards posed to our children by gas stove emissions, while H.R. 1640 would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy from finalizing an efficiency standard that would save Ohio families money on their energy bills.

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City of Akron Launches Public Engagement Page for Feedback on Commemorating the Goodrich Smokestacks

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 13, the City of Akron has launched a public engagement page on the city’s Akron Engage site seeking ideas for how best to commemorate the B.F.

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May: 301 professional licenses issued in Summit County

By Akron Reporter | Jun 15, 2023

There were 301 professional licenses issued in Summit County during May, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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City of Akron Announces Plans for Fourth of July Weekend

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 15, 2023

Rib, White, And Blue Festival returning to downtown with fireworks displays throughout the city

City of Akron to host 9th Annual Blue Heron Homecoming Festival

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 15, 2023

The City of Akron is delighted to host its 9th annual Blue Heron Homecoming on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Water Reclamation Facility, located at 2460 Akron Peninsula Road.

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Akron Bicentennial Commission Unveils Logo for Akron’s 200th Anniversary

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 13, the Akron Bicentennial Commission, established to oversee the planning and programming surrounding Akron’s 200th anniversary in 2025, announced the conclusion of a 7-month effort to select a logo design that will accompany all events and programs related to the Bicentennial celebration.

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Rep. Sykes Joins House Democrats’ Push To Advance Gun Safety Legislation During Gun Violence Awareness Month

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 13, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced she has joined legislative efforts by House Democrats to force consideration of three commonsense gun safety bills which would make our communities safer and help reduce gun violence.

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City of Akron Accepting Applications for New Akron Police Officers

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

New APD officers are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus

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Akron To Launch Next Round of Mow to Own Program

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

Last week, Akron City Council approved the next round of the city’s Mow to Own Program.

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City of Akron in Partnership with Akron Public Schools to Provide Free Meals For Kids through Summer Food Service Program

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

Beginning on June 12, the City of Akron will provide free meals to all eligible youth (18 years of age or younger) and summer day camp program participants who meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program.

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Unchanged number of Summit County professional licenses issued in week ending June 10 compared to previous week

By Akron Reporter | Jun 12, 2023

There were 56 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending June 10, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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U.S. Conference of Mayors Adopts Mayor Horrigan’s Resolution to Boost Skilled Immigration and Welcome Immigrant Entrepreneurs

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 5, the United States Conference of Mayors adopted a bipartisan resolution sponsored by Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, South Bend Mayor James Mueller, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, and Mesa Mayor John Giles calling on federal policymakers to create a “Heartland Visa,” which would help to reinvigorate communities and boost local economies nationwide by attracting more skilled immigrants and immigrant founders.

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The City of Akron, Akron Parks Collaborative and Wild4Ever Announce New Opportunities to Improve Your Neighborhood Park

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Akron has been working in partnership with Akron Parks Collaborative (APC) to revitalize our neighborhood parks since 2018.

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The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful Launch Another Round of Recycle Right Campaign

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 5, the City of Akron in partnership with Keep Akron Beautiful, is once again launching the Recycle Right campaign here in Akron. T

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Rep. Sykes Joins House Aerospace Caucus

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced she has been confirmed as member of the House Aerospace Caucus for the 118th Congress:

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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Northern Most Portions of Akron

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Akron Water Supply Bureau has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for all customers along the northern end of Cuyahoga Street including all customers in the vicinity of Northampton Road, Portage Trail Extension West, Meredith Lane, West Bath Road and Sackett Avenue.