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Dec 30 The City of Akron and the Civil Service Personnel Association Have Reached a Tentative Agreement
Dec 29 DIRECTOR OF NEW YORK’S PRESTIGIOUS SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE WILL DELIVER 2006 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. LECTURE
Dec 29 Lock 3 Skating Rink Open through January 29 with Skating Lessons and More
Dec 28 Akron-Summit County Public Library presents "Madden Madness 2006" Madden NFL 2006 Playstation2 Competition
Dec 28 IMPORTANT FACELIFT FOR ‘DISTINCTIVE’ NEIGHBORHOOD
HIGHLAND SQUARE PLAN IS READY
Dec 26 First Night® Akron is Fun for Everyone
The 10th Annual First Night® Akron celebration is Dec. 31, 2005 in downtown Akron.
Dec 22 First Night® Luminaries Light Up Downtown Landscape
The City of Akron installed 30 luminaries along Main Street Thursday afternoon for this year’s First Night® Akron festivities.
Dec 22 Top 100 Cities for Healthy Pregnancies Honored
Akron, Ohio Places Top 20 - California Ranks Best among States
Dec 21 Akron's Financial Accounting Lauded Again
Recognized for Two Decades of Awards
Dec 21 SEND HOLIDAY WISHES TO A WOUNDED SOLDIER
I'm sure many of you are currently writing cards to friends and family. If you can, please send an extra one (or 10, or 20) to our American military heroes who are recuperating from wounds this Christmas Season, ...
Dec 21 HUD to Send $3M Plus to Akron
Help for Homeless
Dec 21 Pat Catan’s Donates 3,000 Masks for First Night’s Popular Mask Making Event
Mask Making will take place at The Shoppes
at Akron Centre from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 31st.
Dec 21 Akron Water Returning to Normal
Taste/Odor Issues Remedied
Dec 14 Ohio Supreme Court Sides With Akron in Officer's Firing
williams v. city of akron, case no. 2004-0695
9th district court of appeals (summit county)
Dec 12 Dancers from Akron's Sister City to Perform at Lock 3
Visitors to Lock 3 Park are invited to enjoy performances by the Folklore Moderner Tanzclub Chemnitz (Chemnitz Folk Modern Dance Club), a group of dancers from Akron's sister city of Chemnitz, Germany.
Dec 09 AKRON TO BENEFIT FROM LOCKHEED DEAL
LOCKHEED WINS $149M DEAL FOR UNMANNED AIRSHIP
Dec 09 CAUGHT-BY-CAMERA FUND ESTABLISHED
Mayor to Establish Scholarship Fund
Dec 06 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION TO
HOLD SCHOOL DESIGN INSTITUTE IN AKRON
Mayor of Akron, City and School Officials to
Seek Design Solutions for Public Schools
Dec 05 CITY ACCELERATES BRAKING INCENTIVES
ABS OVERHAUL OPERATIONS TO STAY
Mayor Don Plusquellic is sending a proposal to Akron City Council tonight that will aid in retaining more than two dozen jobs in the city.
Dec 01 Make Your Own Lantern at Lock 3's Children's Lantern Parade!
Kids and their families are invited to get into the holiday spirit and get their creative juices flowing during a new, fun event at Lock 3: a traditional German Children's Lantern Parade!
Nov 30 MobilePro Subsidiary NeoReach Wireless to Provide Metro-Wide Wireless Network for City of Akron
MobilePro Corp., a wireless technology and broadband telecommunications company, announced today the city of Akron has chosen its NeoReach Wireless Division to design, deploy and operate a metro-wide wireless network, pending final review and approval of a pilot network by the city council.
Nov 22 Magical Lighting Extravaganza in Downtown Akron
Kick off the holiday season like never before with a new event at Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron on Friday, November 25 at 6:30 pm.
Nov 18 CITY SEEKING LOCAL HUMANITARIANS
ANNUAL CHARLES SALEM AWARD READIED
Fifteen years after his death, Charles Salem, known to friends as Charlie, is still remembered every year for his humanitarian work in and around Akron.
Nov 18 CHARGED UP BY LIGHTING SPECTACULAR
AND OTHER HOLIDAYFEST NEWS
Nov 18 MAYOR BOOSTS LOCAL ARTS AND ECONOMICS
TWO NEW FUNDS WILL HELP PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE
On the eve of his departure from Akron for the "Factory Automation Asia 2005 Trade Show" in Shanghai, China, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic today announced he will seek creation of two new funds to promote the economic development and cultural enrichment of the Greater Akron area.
Nov 14 Akron Police to Receive Award
The International Associations of Chiefs of Police and the Motorola Corporation will honor the Akron Police Department as an award recipient in this year’s Webber Seavey Award for quality in law enforcement.
Nov 10 First Night Akron 2006 Button Artwork Unveiled
First Night Button Artist Martha Kaltenbach unveiled her artwork for First Night® Akron's 10th admission button Wednesday morning at Akron-Summit County Public Library's Main Library.
Nov 07 MEMORY LANE MEETS MAIN STREET
THEN THERE WERE THREE
Go back to a time when your family's television had only three channels, and to change the channel you had to make a trip all the way from the couch to the set. 
Nov 07 TAX OFFICE DELUGED
BY WATER
A hot water tank two floors above Akron’s Department of Taxation has forced the closing of the tax offices for at least today.
Nov 01 AKRON SALUTES ITS VETERANS
To be Honored in Ceremonies at Civic
Akron area armed forces veterans will be saluted by the community at a special, free Veterans Day Concert Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre.
Nov 01 UPCOMING PROJECT INFORMATION
E. Market Street Signalization (Summit St. to Goodkirk St.)
The City of Akron is proposing to construct a new traffic signal system, new sidewalk, curb, street scaping, underground utilities and streetlights located along E. Market Street between Summit Street and Goodkirk St. within the City of Akron
Nov 01 New Holiday Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Holiday Season in Downtown Akron
Kick off the holiday season in Lock 3 Park as Downtown Akron comes alive with an hour-long holiday lighting spectacular.
Nov 01 CIGARETTE BUTTS ARE LITTER TOO!
The Board of Directors of Keep Akron Beautiful (KAB), an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., are thrilled with the support of the University Park Alliance and The University of Akron for their fall Cigarette Litter Prevention Program.
Oct 27 AKRON ENGAGES SCHOOL ZONE SPEED CONTROLS
Nestor, Inc., the parent of Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advanced traffic safety solutions, is pleased to announce the implementation of an automated speed enforcement program for the City of Akron, Ohio.
Oct 27 MAIN LIBRARY BRINGS RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS DOWNTOWN
The numbers are tallied and it is official. After one year of operation, the new Main Library in downtown Akron has quickly become part of the fabric of our community.
Oct 26 Akronites Gather for Biloxi Send Off
Oct 26 First Night® Announces Button Artist for 10th Anniversary
First Night’s button art unveiling will take place at the Mayor’s Press Conference on Nov. 9, 2005.
Upholding the honored tradition of choosing a professional local artist, First Night Akron is pleased to announce Martha Kaltenbach as this year’s button artist.
Oct 26 CASCADE LOCKS BIKEWAY, PHASE II
Towpath Trail continues through downtown Akron
The City of Akron is planning the construction of a 4000 foot extension of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from Martin Luther King Freeway to Lock 2 in downtown Akron.
Oct 26 Annual Holidayfest Kicks Off November 25 Downtown
MUSIC, FOOD, CRAFTS, FOOD, SKATING, FOOD, FIREWORKS, FOOD AND MORE
Beginning Friday, November 25, the City of Akron kicks off its second Holidayfest, a month-long celebration of events in downtown Akron filled with music, entertainment, food, shopping, and a special guest -- Santa Claus, direct from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Oct 25 Arts Alliance Bestows Lifetime Achievement Awards
Distinguished Artist/Professor and Philanthropists Honored
Mark Soppeland and Lola and Bruce Rothmann will be honored with Lifetime Achievement awards for their outstanding contributions to arts and culture in the Greater Akron region at the Akron Area Arts Alliance's Arts Alive! celebration November 12th.
Oct 25 Akron Dog Park to Hold Second Annual Howl-o-ween Contest Howl-o-ween costume contest a real howl for community
Every dog has his day, and what better way to celebrate a canine's artistic side than to participate in the second Annual Howl-o-ween Costume Contest Oct. 29, 1-5 p.m., at the Akron Dog Park?
Oct 25 First-of-its-Kind in Ohio Small Business ‘Haz Mat’Center Set to Open A ‘Green’ Option for Business Waste
Ohio’s first small business hazardous waste recycling center opened at a dedication ceremony Tuesday, October 25, 2005.
Oct 20 Local teens unite in the City of Akron’s Ingénue Theatre Ensemble to modernize the Christopher Marlowe classic, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus in an Akron/Cleveland premiere.
Oct 20 RE: Traffic Signal at Dart Ave./Rt.59 Exit Ramp/State Street
The Traffic Engineering Division of the City of Akron announces that beginning Monday, October 24, 2005, the traffic signal at the intersection of Dart Ave/Rt.59 Exit Ramp/State Street will be put into full operation.
Oct 20 CITY TWEAKS BILLING PROCESS
Some Water Bills to Arrive at New Time
The City of Akron will implement a revised meter reading and billing sequence for some of its water and sewer customers.
Oct 19 First Night® Idol is Back for Third Year
Local high schools are invited to get involved in the competition.
Local high school students will once again compete on New Year's Eve for the title "First Night® Idol."
Oct 19 ANOTHER NEW NEIGHBORHOOD COMES TO TOWN
Newton Crossing Completed
Akron has built another new neighborhood. Mayor Don Plusquellic and the Home Builders Association serving Portage and Summit Counties (HBA) unveiled Newton Crossings’ second phase this morning, one year after unveiling phase one of the project.
Oct 17 WATER LINE FAILURE
At approximately 1:00 p.m., a cap on a 20-inch water line crossing the Helen Arnold CLC construction site was hit by a contractor causing it to fail, resulting in a rapid rush of water and flooding of the construction site.
Oct 17 Community Comes Together to Celebrate Opening of ACHR Dental Center Monday Come Monday, the dentist’s door won’t be closed to you even if your wallet is empty or you don’t have insurance.
Oct 12 PUBLIC INVITED TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR AKRON-BASED TROOPS The City of Akron will pay tribute to the service of the Akron-based Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine regiment that returned from Iraq last week.
Oct 12 Cascade Village to Become Akron’s Newest Residential Community In a groundbreaking ceremony today, the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA), the City of Akron and The Community Builders, TCB, a community development firm, announced a new residential community called Cascade Village.
Oct 11 READING ACTIVITES ABOUND AT 6th ANNUAL KIDSFAIR NOVEMBER 6 Sunday, November 6 marks the 6th KidsFair, but families who visit the John S. Knight Center from 10 AM - 5:30 PM that day will find new activities at every turn, including softball games with the Akron Racers, the Passport to Reading Fun and a new show from PBS 45&49 plus visits from Elmo, Clifford, Arthur and Sesame Street's Honker.
Oct 10 Final Rabies Vaccine Clinic The Akron Health Department, in our ongoing efforts to protect the health of Akron's citizens, has been sponsoring a series of low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for area pets in cooperation with Pet Guards, Inc.
Oct 08 Out of the Box Exhibition Opening at Summit Artspace Gallery
Out of the Box, an exhibition of more than 50 decorative boxes designed by local artists, will open with a public reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 27th at Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron.
Oct 02 TAKE PRIDE IN AKRON AWARD 2005 WINNER ANNOUNCED
In an effort to encourage the citizens of Akron, Ohio to take pride in their city by preventing litter, recycling more, promoting responsible solid waste management and by beautifying their environment, Keep Akron Beautiful is announcing the 2005 winner for the seventh year of the Take Pride in Akron Awards.
Sep 30 Akron Dog Park to Hold First Adopt-a-Thon
BARC brings local rescues together for adoption fair
Does your family have a best friend? If not, you better show up for the Adopt-a-Thon at the Akron Dog Park on October 15, 10-4 p.m.
Sep 30 THE FIRST TEE OF AKRON SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The First Tee of Akron has announced that Executive Director Vincent King recently accepted the top position at the Charlotte chapter of The First Tee.
Sep 29 Bettes Corners Bridge Opening to Traffic
After nearly a year of work, the Bettes Corners Bridge is completely opening to traffic.
Sep 22 AKRON TO RECEIVE $4 M TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM DANGEROUS LEAD AND OTHER HOME HAZARDS Funding targeted to programs to make low-income housing safer and healthier
Sep 21 Plusquellic Honored for Leadership by Regional Publication Each year, Northern Ohio Live Magazine honors some of the many people whose talent and industry have enhanced the quality of life in northeast Ohio.
Sep 19 Downtown Akron Partnership Celebrates at Cascade Plaza Downtown Akron Partnership is throwing a birthday party on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cascade Plaza on Main Street in downtown Akron.
Sep 16 IT'S UP TO DOWNTOWN
TRAIL WILL SOON REACH HEART OF CITY
The City of Akron today broke ground for a 5,000 foot extension of the Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail that will be the most difficult and expensive mile of the hike-and-bikeway along the 101 mile corridor.
Sep 09 AKRON MUSICIANS TAKE JAZZ TALENTS TO GERMANY
Sep 09 CITY PROTECTS CHILDREN WALKING TO SCHOOL
NEW SPEED ENFORCEMENT TECHNIQUE IN AKRON
Akron’s school children and their crossing guards will have a helper soon in the battle to keep children safe on their journeys to and from school.
Sep 04 Akron Responds to Katrina Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic this evening announced the deployment of Akron safety forces to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Sep 02 Watershed Spill A spill of hazardous material near the city of Akron’s watershed was quickly contained this morning in Geauga County without contaminating the city’s water supply.
Sep 01 Hurricane Katrina Victims Relief
The City of Akron has joined with other community sponsors to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Aug 30 Fifth Third Bank "Brings the Dream Home" with the Fifth Third Homeownership Mobile "eBus"
Unique Initiative Brings Homeownership Opportunities and Financial Literacy Directly to the Residents of Akron
The Fifth Third Bank Homeownership Mobile or "eBus" will be rolling into Northeast Ohio during the month of September 2005.
Aug 25 GET A KICK OUT OF SUNDAY
NEW SOCCER COMPLEX TO HOST 18 TEAMS AT ONCE
Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 12:30 p.m., the City of Akron and the Greater Akron Soccer Association will dedicate the new and long-awaited soccer facility on Copley Road.
Aug 25 AUTOMATED METER INSTALLATION COMPLETE
PROJECT COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
The City of Akron Automated Meter Reading (AMR) project has been successfully completed ahead of schedule.
Aug 24 The H2 Car Comes to Akron A prototype hydrogen-powered car is on display in Akron. Created by Akron native, 82-year old Stanford Ovshinsky...
Aug 24 Akron Breaks Ground Mayor Don Plusquellic and City Council President Marco Sommerville are joined in the groundbreaking for the Helen Arnold Community Learning Center.
Aug 17 COOL NEWS FOR HOT, DRY SUMMER
HOLIDAYFEST IS BACK WITH BIGGER CHRISKINDL MARKET, SKATING RINK - Akron’s Holidayfest will return to Lock 3 in Downtown Akron this year with more food, more crafts and more fun.
Aug 17 AKRON EXPORTING JAZZ
CHEMNITZ SAYS ‘BRAVO!’ TO JACK SCHANTZ QUARTET - After hosting artisans and craftsmen from its sister-city of Chemnitz, Germany last winter at Lock 3 Park, Akronites have been asking what Akron will send to Germany.
Aug 12 WATER DISCOLORED IN FIRESTONE PARK
An area of South Akron’s Firestone Park neighborhood is experiencing water discoloration this afternoon. The water is useable without having to be boiled.
Aug 11 UPDATE: TRANSFER STATION
MAYOR SAYS CITY IS CLOSER TO RELOCATING
The City of Akron is closing in on a new location for disposal of solid waste, one that would replace the Transfer Station on the city’s near east side.
Aug 08 An Open Letter to the Public From Mayor Don Plusquellic
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of representing Akron to the world, and many residents have been generous and kind in telling me how proud they are of what I have done as Mayor.
Jul 26 CITY HONORS ‘HERO’ JERRY SNYDER
ADVOCATE FOR DISABLED REMEMBERED ON ADA ANNIVERSARY
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic led ceremonies today commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by honoring a long time advocate for the disabled in the Greater Akron community.
Jul 07 CITY ISSUES PRECAUTIONS
LONDON BOMBINGS PROMPT SECURITY ADVISORIES LOCALLY Suspected terrorist bombings in London, England today brought tighter security to bear on City of Akron facilities.
Jun 21 MAKE WAY FOR THE KING
CITY PREPARES ROUTE FOR BIKEATHON
The City of Akron has announced closings of streets to make way for the LeBron James King for Kids Bikeathon, Saturday, June 25.
Jun 14 Akron Health Department 2005 Mosquito Fogging Schedule The Akron Health Department has begun its 2005 mosquito fogging program in targeted areas of the city.
Jun 10 Downtown Akron Hosts Free Lunch Hour Concerts Downtown Akron Partnership and the City of Akron will Co-Sponsor a series of six concerts at Cascade Plaza this summer.
Jun 10 Akron Reads in 2005 Akron Reads turned another page this year as the municipal government of the City of Akron coordinated a volunteer effort with 39 employees of the City.
Jun 09 Akron Community Foundation Celebrates $50 Million in Grants in 50 Years Present and former trustees of Akron Community Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary last night and marked a milestone: more than $50 million in grants reinvested in the community, a record $6 million last year alone.
Jun 07 LeBron James King for Kids Bikeathon Scenic views and some challenging and thrilling topography await hundreds of bicycle riders participating in the LeBron James King for Kids Bikeathon, Saturday, June 25 in Akron.
Jun 07 USA’s OLDEST CHILDREN’S SPORTING EVENT RETURNS
THEY’RE SIMPLY MIBSTERS HOPING FOR A SNOOGER
Groups of mibsters will gather in Downtown Akron on Saturday to knuckle down, trying not to lose their commies and flinties to a dabster playing for keeps, hoping for a snooger and trying to avoid a hunch.*
Jun 06 Hundreds of Mayors to Convene in Chicago for the 73rd Annual Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors June 10-14, 2005 More than 200 of the nation's mayors, led by Conference President and Akron, Ohio Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic, will gather in Chicago June 10-14 for the 73rd Annual Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), hosted by USCM Past President and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Jun 01 Visualizing the Future at Ascot Parkway Anheuser Busch, Armstrong Flooring and Del Monte are amongst a long list of global customers of Applied Vision, an Akron-based company.
May 25 HOMESITE INSURANCE TO LOCATE NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER IN CANAL PLACE The Homesite Insurance Group, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts has completed a lease agreement with Canal Place to locate its new national operations center in Akron.
May 24 LIBRARY INCREASES HOURS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT MAIN LIBRARY DURING SUMMER MONTHS; LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR MAY 30 HOLIDAY Good news for area library users: for the first time in the library’s history, Main Library will be open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. year round.
May 19 LEVI STRAUSS SIGNATUREÔ BRAND NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF THE ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Driver Jimmie Johnson to Serve as Spokesperson for the All-American Soap Box Derby, a Youth Initiative of NASCAR
May 18 THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS HOSTS FOURTH OHIO EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE For the fourth time in just over a year, The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President and Akron (OH) Mayor Don Plusquellic will convene a roundtable of urban mayors in Dayton, OH, to discuss the mayoral role in public education.
May 18 ON THE LOOKOUT
CITY AGAIN CASTING WIDE NET FOR LIFEGUARDS
City of Akron summer recreation swimming pool operations are in jeopardy due to a critical shortage of lifeguards.
May 18 THE CITY OF AKRON and MAPS AIR MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF: AERO EXPO 2005: DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM AIR SHOW "Ohio’s Most Exciting Air Show" will again be coming to the Akron Fulton Airport this summer.
May 09 EVERY WEEK IS WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK IN AKRON
NATION OBSERVES NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK
National Women’s Health Week begins today, led by the Office on Women’s Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
May 05 WATER QUALITY WEEK
AKRON’S DRINKING WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES In recognition of National Drinking Water Week, the City of Akron and the Akron Water Supply Division would like to emphasize to its customers the importance of quality water, our most precious natural resource.
May 02 U.S. Conference of Mayors President Donald L. Plusquellic Joins Mayors for Peace for Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference at United Nations  The United States Conference of Mayors President and Akron, Ohio Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic will join more than 100 mayors and city officials from around the world for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference at the United Nations in New York.
Apr 28 Bring Your Child to Work Day
Apr 28 CITY, AMHA TO SUPPORT KING FOR KIDS CHILDREN’S RIDE
SPECIAL RIDE ALONG JUST FOR KIDS
When bike riders from around northeast Ohio gather in Downtown Akron on June 25 for the inaugural Lebron’s King for Kids Bikeathon, they will be joined by a select group of children, ages 8 to 11, who will be recognized for their deeds of good citizenship.
Apr 27 NEARLY 2 MILLION EX-OFFENDERS TO BE RELEASED FROM PRISON OVER NEXT THREE YEARS The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) will convene a joint "Forum on City Leadership for Safe and Successful Re-entry" on Friday, April 29th during the National Conference of Black Mayors Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
Apr 26 National Gang Summit The U. S. Conference of Mayors, led by Conference President Akron (OH) Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic, and police chiefs from around the country will come together for a national summit on gangs on Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Apr 25 NEW HOUSING PLANNED DOWNTOWN
OFFICE, RETAIL ALSO COMING ‘NORTHSIDE’ Mayor Don Plusquellic has revealed plans to construct the first new market-priced housing in Downtown Akron in 20 years.
Apr 14 SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY APRIL 21, 22 The City of Akron Senior Citizens Commission will be holding its annual Appreciation Day Celebration Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22 at the Carousel Dinner Theater...
Apr 14 FREE TAX PREP FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES STILL AVAILABLE - EITC PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES FIND FUNDS The Earned Income Tax Credit program for low- and moderate-income working families who can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax credits and benefits is offering free, confidential tax preparation services in the City of Akron through Friday, April 15th.
Apr 04 MAYOR UNVEILS NEW RETAIL-OFFICE CENTER
COMING TO ALREADY BUSTLING CORNER
A new retail and office development is coming to downtown Akron. Mayor Don Plusquellic announced the plans at his weekly news conference today.
Apr 1 RECYCLING GOES WEEKLY MONDAY
CITY SIMPLIFIES COLLECTION PROCESS Akron goes to weekly recycling Monday, April 4, 2005. Until now, Akron’s recycling curbside collection has been done every other week.
DO DOWNTOWN A DONE DEAL
NEW, COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING STRATEGY READY TO ROLL Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic today announced an aggressive campaign to market Downtown Akron as an entertainment and dining destination beginning June 1, 2005.
Mar 30 KING FOR KIDS
LEBRON DRIVES AKRON CYCLING FUNDRAISER Cleveland Cavaliers standout LeBron James will hold his inaugural charity fundraiser through the streets of Akron, and all of northeast Ohio is invited to participate.
Mar 25 MAYOR BRINGS $2 MILLION TO WEEKLY NEWS CONFERENCE
Payment to Akron Public Schools  The Akron Public Schools will be able to substantially reduce its projected deficit in the coming year with a revenue-sharing payment made by the City of Akron today.
Mar 22 STEALING THE COVERS -- Lookout Below! - Drivers might find that Akron’s newest road surface problem makes springtime potholes look like mere pinholes.
Mar 18 MAYOR PLUSQUELLIC WANTS RESIDENTS TO SEE WHAT A STATE CUTBACK WOULD LOOK LIKE At his regular weekly news conference today, Mayor Plusquellic illustrated what a $2.9 million cut would look like if the state legislature slashes 20% from the Local Government Fund as proposed by the governor.
Mar 16 THE FIRST TEE OF AKRON SETS DATES FOR 2005 EVENT Vincent King, Executive Director of The First Tee of Akron, announced today that The Second Annual Golf Outing, Dinner and Auction will be held on May 6th and May 7th.
Mar 15 GOOD DEAL, GOOD FOOD, GOOD PARK
CITY PICKS VENDOR FROM MENU OF FOUR
In February, 2005 the city of Akron issued a Request for Proposals seeking a vendor to provide food service operations at the Good Park Golf Course.
Mar 11 IT MAKES A VILLAGE
City and Partners Unveil Townhouse Plan for UA Community
At his weekly news conference today, Mayor Don Plusquellic expressed the City’s support for the development of Spicer Village, a new townhouse and mixed-use project near The University of Akron.
Mar 09 U.S. Infrastructure Deteriorating, Report Finds U.S. roads, bridges, sewers and dams are crumbling and need a $1.6 trillion overhaul but prospects for improvement are grim, the American Society of Civil Engineers said in a report issued on Wednesday.
Feb 28 U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRESIDENT DONALD L. PLUSQUELLIC TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUBCOMMITTEE ON FEDERALISM AND THE CENSUS AGAINST VIRTURAL ELIMINATION OF THE CDBG PROGRAM
Feb 25 GOING HOME? BETTER READ THIS
Home Avenue Project Begins Tuesday Home Avenue will be closed at Tallmadge Avenue beginning March 1, 2005 through October 2005 for the rehabilitation of the Bettes Corners Bridge.
Feb 18 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Akron (Chicago) -- The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Akron, Ohio by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
Feb 10 State of the City Presentation Mayor Don Plusquellic, Tangier Restaurant, February 10, 2005
Feb 08 Mayors, County Officials, and Business Leaders Denounce Elimination of CDBG - Coalition Says Move Is Totally Unacceptable and Will Have Devastating Economic Impact on Local Communities
Feb 07 NPF ANNOUNCES 2005 SENIOR COLLEGE PLAYER SELECTIONS The NPF officially announced today that the league will head into the 2005 season with six teams consisting of the Akron Racers, Arizona Heat, Chicago Bandits, New England Riptide, NY/NJ Juggernaut, and Texas Thunder.
Feb 04 Snow Bowl 2005 Mayor Don Plusquellic is introduced to a new friend, an Australian bird, during his weekly news conference.
Feb 02 PLUSQUELLIC SUPPORTS COLEMAN IN GOVERNOR’S RACE Mayor Don Plusquellic, addressing his future plans and his consideration of a run for governor said this afternoon, "I am not going to run..."
Jan 25 Akron Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition Expanded Free Tax Preparation Assistance to begin in Akron January 26, 2005 Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic announces that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program of Akron will begin offering free tax preparation for the second year January 26 at two sites in Akron.
Jan 24 Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Low-Income Workers to begin in Akron On Wednesday, January 26, the Earned Income Tax Credit Program of Akron, which helps low-income workers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), will begin offering free tax preparation at two sites in Akron for families with household incomes of less than $36,000 and individuals with incomes of less than $13,000.
Jan 14 CITY/ODOT TO REPLACE SEVEN TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON CANTON ROAD Canton Road (Triplett Boulevard to Mogadore Road)
Jan 06 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TOM RIDGE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THE NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN (WASHINGTON, DC) - The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with Federal Departments and agencies, state, local and tribal officials, private sector and emergency management national associations, today announced completion of the National Response Plan. 

 

 

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