Akron's summertime meal program for youths will begin June 9 at distribution points throughout the city. Free meals will be distributed to eligible youths (18 or younger) and summer day camp program ...

Akron’s new notification system is free for residents to use and offers updates about issues such as water boil advisories, ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — An Uber driver shot multiple times Thursday, July 17, by one of her passengers is now hospitalized. Police responded just before 9:30 p.m. on Thursday to the 500 block of Sanford ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation is inviting community members to save the date for its annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. It’s the 24th year the ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A 39-year-old woman’s sudden and unexpected death was caused by injuries she suffered in an assault at a West Dalton Street home, police said. Her domestic partner was deemed a ...

The Akron Beacon Journal, founded in 1839, operates the largest newsroom in Summit County, Ohio, and is the only daily newspaper in Akron. Our newsroom team includes reporters and editors who live in ...

AKRON, Ohio — The officer who serves as the public face of the Akron Police Department is now suing the agency he represents, claiming the city has systematically discriminated against Black and ...

AKRON, Ohio — A 14-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting Wednesday night in Akron, which police say happened during an attempted robbery in the 1200 block of Grant Street. According to the Akron Police ...

Akron Zips men's basketball extends its streak of high-scoring games and its homecourt winning streak, as Amani Lyles leads ...

The University of Akron men's basketball team extended its home winning streak by beating Bucknell. Here is how the action ...