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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...
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Akron homeowner says overgrown weeds on county’s right of way block view of Killian Road traffic
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron homeowner says overgrown weeds and brush on a Summit County right of way next to her home hide oncoming traffic when she pulls out of her driveway. Heather Mehling has lived along Killian Road for 13 years. She said that for most of the...
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Akron Housing Amendments Take Effect in 30 Days, Full Rules May Take 120
Akron voters approved two housing charter amendments on Nov. 3, but tenants and landlords will wait up to 120 days before the new rules bind property owners. Signal Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal reported Issue 11 passed with more than 57% of the vote — 57.8% according to the Akron Beacon Journal’s unofficial count […]
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Road Closure Expected the Week of Nov 16 for Boston Mills Rd
Construction continues on the Boston Mills Road Multi-Use Path Project, with a major milestone approaching as crews prepare to install the new 110-foot pedestrian bridge. The bridge is expected to arrive in two sections during the week of November 16. Crews will assemble the sections on-site before using two cranes to lift the bridge over existing utility lines and set it into place.
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Kent exempts feral cats from wildlife law, examines options to control deer
Kent City Council’s public safety committee on Nov. 4 unanimously endorsed a three-part proposal to manage — that is, reduce — the city’s deer population. First on the rollout is educating the public about the unintended consequences of feeding deer. This, city Service Director Melanie Baker said, can be done with posts on the city’s website and social media.
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Akron turns former fire station into ‘Neighborhood Destination’
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron announced the former Fire Station 12 will be transformed into the Wallhaven Hop Shop, according to a press release. The original fire station, located at 1952 W. Market Street, was decommissioned in 2024 after serving Akron for more than 70 years. The city says the redevelopment project will keep the distinctive firehouse design while transforming the property into a “productive, community-focused space.
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Akron announces second annual Sports and Wellness grant recipients
Another $100,000 in sports and wellness grants for 50 organizations will be distributed in Akron amid efforts to prevent youth violence. While a $2,000 grant might not seem like much, community organizations say they can make that money go a long way. Jamar Blackmon, executive director of GOALGETTA Academy, said...
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Ohio Warns of 'Beat the Sign' Driving Game Tied to Medina Crash
Ohio school officials are warning parents and students about a reported driving activity called “Beat the Sign,” in which participants allegedly ignore stop signs on purpose and try to beat their own record for how many intersections they can blow through without stopping. The warning comes after a school superintendent reported a serious crash in Medina, Ohio, involving a driver who allegedly kept a log tracking attempts.