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Cleveland.com
House of the Week: Luxury Little Italy Townhouse Puts Cleveland Culture at Your Doorstep
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Historic Akron Soap Company building converted into 53 new apartments
An 1893 soap factory that later made cereal and paint, and an attached 1919 warehouse, have been transformed into 53 apartments close to downtown Akron. The $14 million soap factory project represents the first time that Oriana House, a community corrections and behavioral health agency, has moved into market-rate housing. The decision to do so came after the group acquired the old factory at 243 Furnace St., about a half mile northeast of Luigi’s and less than a mile from downtown.
Cleveland Scene
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This Underrated Ohio City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home
Every generation gets one city that changes the game, and for Gen Z, that city is Akron, Ohio. Right now, while everyone else is arguing about which overpriced coastal market to throw their savings at, Akron is quietly becoming the smartest real estate decision a young buyer can make. Let’s...
wheninyourstate.com
Nestlé factory shutdown in Ohio could leave workers searching for new opportunities
Imagine spending years at the same factory, only to learn that production will soon move away. That is the situation facing Nestlé employees in Solon, Ohio, after the company announced plans to close its manufacturing facility. The shutdown is scheduled for late 2027, giving workers time to prepare. Still,...
NewsForce 24/7
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Demo signals next phase of Sherwin-Williams’ HQ
A decade ago, Weston/Citymark sought to develop the Superblock in Downtown Cleveland’s Warehouse District with low-rise, mixed-use buildings as seen on the right, along the east side of West 6th Street. Now there appears to be a renewed effort by others to achieve this, built around the perimeter of the parking garage for Sherwin-Williams’ new headquarters (Gensler). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.
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Cleveland hotel project receiving city funding promises to pay workers at least $16.85 an hour
Cleveland saw it as a simple ask for developers who received financial help from the city. Once their projects were completed, the employees who work there should be paid a living wage. Cleveland’s living wage, officially known as the fair employment wage, is currently $16.85 per hour. Ohio’s minimum wage...
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Get help paying your gas bill through these Akron energy assistance programs
Receiving a shut-off notice or struggling to pay your gas bill can be scary and overwhelming — especially during winter months. Luckily, several programs available to Akron and Summit County residents offer some form of financial assistance for gas bills. Navigating these programs is no easy task. From meeting...
The Crescent-News
Public hearings set for FirstEnergy rate increase application
COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates, including one in northwest Ohio. That is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the Lucas County commissioners’ hearing room in the first floor of One Government Center in Toledo. Public hearings also will be held on Dec. 2 in Cleveland and on Dec. 9 in Akron. Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on Mar. 1. Written comments also may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket numbers 26-347-EL-AIR, 26-348-EL-ATA, 26-349-EL-AAM, 26-350-EL-UNC. On May 22, 2026, FirstEnergy filed an application pursuant R.C. 4909.18 for an increase in its electric distribution rates for its three companies: Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Toledo Edison. In its application, FirstEnergy is requesting the following distribution revenue increases across a three-year period: Toledo Edison: $32.8 million in year one, $14 million in year two and $17.1
Akron Leader Publications
Green McDonald’s employees recognized
GREEN — Three managers at the McDonald’s on Massillon Road were recently recognized by Rubber City Arches, which operates 20 McDonald’s restaurants in northeast Ohio. Marti Schmucker, area supervisor for McDonald’s, said she nominated general manager Deanne Ball and department managers Charmaine Dantz and Mikka Maanalo, with all three being awarded. She said the process includes submitting a nomination letter of accomplishments.