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Akron approves nearly $313,000 to demolish 11 condemned commercial properties
Eleven commercial properties have been slated for demolition throughout Akron for failing to maintain minimum standards for safety. Jodie Forester, compliance administrator for Akron’s Housing Compliance Division, said demolition dates have not yet been set. Once the structures are demolished, Forester said, the plots of land still belong to...
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Akron voters approve charter amendments on housing, policing
Despite opposition from developers , the police union and even the mayor , Akronites voted on Election Day to amend the city charter, upending the status quo. With all precincts reporting, voters have passed two amendments relating to housing, and one bolstering the city's police oversight board. Freedom BLOC, a nonprofit group that focuses on economic and social issues, along with other local organizations, collected the required signatures to put the issues on the ballot . The city had split opinions on the housing amendments. Opponents said the measures will cause rents to skyrocket and scare off developers, while advocates say they're necessary to make sure everyone gets a fair shake at finding housing. Before Freedom BLOC's watch party at the Posh Venue wrapped at 10 p.m. Nov. 3, and before all precincts were reporting, Freedom BLOC Executive Director Ray Greene Jr. addressed the crowd. He praised the team that put in the legwork, knocking on doors and collecting signatures to put the measures on the ballot. "I am beside myself with excitement," he said. "I don't even care about the numbers. I really care about this room. Like we did that." The crowd erupted in cheers. "Nothing else matters,"
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Which Akron neighborhood honors Art Minson? Take our photo quiz
A mural celebrates the Goodyear worker and community leader. Can you name its neighborhood?. It’s Election Day, but there’s time for a quick stop in Akron’s past! This week’s photo quiz celebrates Art Minson, a longtime Goodyear worker whose commitment to his fellow Akronites extended beyond the factory. As a labor activist and community leader, he worked to make life better for others.
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Akron voters share their thoughts on the 2026 election
First-time and returning voters headed to the polls Tuesday across Akron to cast their ballots in the midterm election. Some, such as Tierra Holman, arrived alone. Others, including Kahyman Cox, brought family members with them. Holman makes time in her day to vote regardless of the polling location changes each...