There’s not many opportunities for young people to turn their creative ideas into action in our community, especially if their plans need funding. Thanks to a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, young people in Akron can participate in the 2026-27 Global Youth Climate Action Fund initiative. Bloomberg Philanthropies has worked with…
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I’ve said this a number of times and still believe it’s true, that the Merriman Valley is the single largest economic developement opportunity we have in Ward 8. There’s so much potential for Eco-Tourism with the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, the Cuyahoga River and as the Gateway to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. And considering that …
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Outlandish! Insane! Are these people crazy? I’ve been getting emails and calls like this from residents about the recent property tax increases and those some of the nicer comments! Look I get it, my taxes went up a lot too, and it’s frustrating as we don’t have any control here. So why did they go up? Is it the city, the county or the…
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I think most of us have been affected by a water main break this year, there’s been one on my street and numerous breaks in Ward 8 and throughout the City. According to Akron’s Director of Public Service, Chris Ludle, we’re on track for a record 500 breaks in 2026. This is partially due to the extreme cold and high heat, but…
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