It's almost time to celebrate Independence Day. On the Fourth of July this year, the United States will be 249 years old. Here are ways to celebrate around Greater Akron, starting July 1 going through ...

This Fourth of July weekend is rather historic in Greater Akron. And for more reasons than those forefathers passing the Declaration of Independence. The city of Akron is celebrating its Bicentennial ...

Akron will mark its official 200th birthday Dec. 6, 2025. Though the year-long celebration is coming to a close, some ...

Preparations are underway for what is being billed as the biggest parade in 50 years in downtown Akron. The city's bicentennial parade will take place 10 a.m. to noon July 5. The parade begins at ...

Things are about to get pretty festive around Greater Akron. With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year that means there are plenty of special events and celebrations leading into the ...

The Rib White & Blue festival kicks off Wednesday, July 3 at the Lock 3 Stage. The festival, which has free admission, will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 6. Local rib vendors ...

AKRON, Ohio — Tuesday marks one month since the June 2 mass shooting in Akron that left one dead and 27 injured. Concerns over the shooting led to the cancellation of Juneteenth festivals, leaving ...

AKRON, Ohio – As part of its yearlong bicentennial celebration, Akron will host the Heart of Akron Festival July 3 and 4 in Lock 3 and Lock 4 downtown. The event, which is free and open to the public, ...

It was a Star-Spangled Banner year for fireworks this Fourth of July. Not so much for Fido or those who like to go to sleep early. The rockets' red glare was bursting in air all across northern Ohio ...

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