Instead of highlighting one Ward 8 business this month I’ve decided to talk about three different businesses two that are moving into the Ward and one that is moving about a mile away.Many of you remember the Upside Down Smoke Shop that suddenly appeared illegally in the Merriman Valley and the time it took to close this illegal vape…
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There’s a lot of talk about Data Centers in the news these days and the environmental effects they bring to a community. Akron currently has four data centers and as AI and our ever expanding technology needs grow, the need for more off-site data storage and processing facilities are certainly headed our way. Like many cities,…
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Did you walk out to bring your trash cans in and find an “ OOOPS” tag on your recycle cart in the last month? I did a year ago and as I grumbling to myself about it while dragging my still full recycle cart back, I realized I wasn’t recycling correctly. The City Of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful kicked off the 2026 recycle right…
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On Tuesday, August 4th, the City of Akron will host the 43rd Annual National Night Out on Crime in all 10 Wards. Our Ward 8 event will be held at the Northwest Family Recreation Center at 1730 Shatto from 5:30-7:30 and is open to all of you! National Night Out is an annual community building event designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit…
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