International Institute urges Akron area to 'step up' for immigrants as Trump cracks down
As President Trump pursues plans for mass deportations, a group assisting immigrants for more than century asks the community ...
Akron Emergency Shelter houses dozens of people during frigid weather
The Emergency Overnight Shelter saved dozens of people Sunday evening from the cold. A total of 56 people spent the night at ...
Akron firefighters battle 2 blazes Saturday
According to the Akron Fire Department, firefighters battled two fires displacing several adults and children Saturday.
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Akron community left with concerns following Jazmir Tucker’s autopsy report
Akron Citizens’ Police Oversight Board and the community said they’re devastated following the recent release of 15-year-old ...
Akron police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker: Autopsy report shows he had 3 gunshot wounds
AKRON, Ohio — Jazmir Tucker -- the 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed by an Akron police officer during an incident on ...
Plummeting temperatures prompt Akron to activate warming centers next week
The Summit Lake Community Center will be open from Monday, Jan. 13 through Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Emergency Overnight Shelter will be open from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. every night ...
A suggestion for Akron bicentennial plans: Add religious services | Letters
Beacon Journal readers write about the bicentennial, Beacon Journal decisions, Gov. DeWine's recent decision and wrong ...
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Akron Children’s teams with Cincinnati Children’s on pediatric cardiology care
Akron Children’s is partnering with Cincinnati Children’s to provide complex care in pediatric cardiology to patients in ...