04/30/2010
Council sides with citizens
Despite recommendations for approval from Akron's Planning Department and Planning Commission, City Council rejected a request Monday evening to rezone property at the northeast corner of Ridgewood and South Miller Roads to construct a martial arts studio and lifestyle office suites.
04/20/2010
Council President’s trip goes up in smoke
Council President Marco Sommerville presided over a Council meeting last night that he wasn’t supposed to be at.
04/20/2010
Council names Charter Review Commission
Akron City Council passed an ordinance last night establishing a Charter Review Commission.
04/20/2010
East Akron houses to come tumbling down
Ward 10 Councilwoman Kelli Crawford announced to Council applause last night that the city has agreed to demolish 29 dilapidated houses on Laird Street in East Akron.
04/20/2010
Final phase of Edgewood Village construction approved
Akron City Council passed an ordinance that paves the way for the final phase of the Edgewood Village neighborhood revitalization project in Ward 3. With the approval, construction of a four-story building composed of 50 apartment units and first-floor space for community and business use will begin late this year or early next year.
03/23/2010
Council passes 2010 budget with across-the-board reductions
Akron City Council Monday night passed a dramatically reduced city budget for fiscal year 2010.
03/23/2010
Council changes opening prayer procedures
Starting immediately, Akron City Council is changing its opening meeting procedures to exclude prayer as part of the official start of Monday night meetings. Instead, a non-sectarian prayer and Pledge of Allegiance will precede the gavel to signal the meeting's official opening.
03/16/2010
Akron enters into land purchase agreement with McDonald’s franchise owner
Akron City Council has given the city its blessing to enter into what it agrees is a win-win land deal for the city.
03/09/2010
Akron seeks title as Innovation Hub
Akron could earn the distinction of being named one of the state's Hubs of Innovation, complete with $250,000 in cash to help the city keep the innovation momentum going.
03/09/2010
Brighter days ahead for Canal Park Stadium
Things will be looking much brighter for the Akron Aeros this season.
