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| Dec 31 |
Mayor Don Plusquellic Appoints Director of the Department of Planning
and Urban Development |
| Dec 29 |
2nd Annual Skateathon at Lock 3 Benefits Food Bank
From first dates on wobbly skates to future greats doing figure eights, everyone is
welcome at the 2nd annual Lock 3 Skateathon |
| Dec 24 |
City Donates Akron Holiday Stockings |
| Dec 23 |
CITY HELPS WITH YOUR HOLIDAY TRASH
SPECIAL PICKUP WEEK SCHEDULED |
| Dec 19 |
MAYOR MEETS WITH PRESIDENT-ELECT’S TOP ADVISORS
‘GETTING PEOPLE TO WORK’ IS CITY’S PRIORITY |
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CITY TO MAINTAIN WATER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS
ANNUAL MORATORUIM ON SHUTOFFS |
| Dec 18 |
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT |
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City of Akron Secures $3 Million Clean Ohio Revitalization
Fund Grant |
| Dec 16 |
CITY SEEKING LOCAL HUMANITARIANS
ANNUAL CHARLES SALEM AWARD READIED |
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GERMANY-AKRON-WOOSTER
SISTER CITY MUSICIANS IN AKRON, HEADING A BIT SOUTH |
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NEWS ADVISORY: Water Main Break |
| Dec 15 |
AKRON FINANCE OFFICE MAKES IT 23 IN A ROW
For the 23rd consecutive year, the City of Akron Department of Finance has received
honors from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). |
| Dec 11 |
Progress Report: Summit Lake Towpath Trail |
| Dec 10 |
FARMERS’ MARKET MEETS CHRISKINDL MARKET
LOCAL GROWERS WILL HELP WITH SPECIALTY GIFT IDEAS |
| Dec 09 |
DISTRICT COURT GIVES AKRON CAMERAS GREEN LIGHT
JUDGE DOWD RULES IN FAVOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY |
| Dec 08 |
U.S. MAYORS SAY LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ARE READY-TO-GO:
WOULD CREATE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS AND SPUR NATIONAL ECONOMY
Action Urged on MainStreet Economic Recovery |
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German Menu Complements Akron’s 5th Annual Chriskindl Market
at City Centre Hotel |
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MAYOR NAMES DEPUTY CHIEF AS ACTING CHIEF
MAJOR CRAIG GILBRIDE SELECTED BY PLUSQUELLIC |
| Dec 05 |
U.S. MAYORS SAY LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ARE READY-TO-GO
NOW: WOULD CREATE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS AND SPUR NATIONAL ECONOMY |
| Dec 02 |
SKIP THE MALL AND WALK THE ‘WALK’ |
| Nov 26 |
Mayor Unveils Innovative Plan for Mortgage Assistance Program Mayor
Don Plusquellic today announced a new program in the city’s multi-pronged approach to
impact the local effects of the home ownership crisis |
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New GREEN Tree Lights up the City of
Akron at Holiday Lighting Spectacular |
| Nov 24 |
Statement on Investigations by the Police Auditor
Mayor Don Plusquellic |
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CITY TO PLOW SOME DRIVEWAYS
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXPANDS |
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CITY LEAVES NO DOUBT
Due to the earlier-than-usual onset of wintry weather, the Ciy of Akron is
modifying its leaf pick up schedule. |
| Nov 19 |
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
The City of Akron is offering a fun, easy Fundraising opportunity to all
organizations interested. |
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The Akron Holiday Lighting Spectacular set for November 28th,
2008 |
| Nov 18 |
THINK ‘RINK’
WE’RE SKATING ON THICK ICE AGAIN! |
| Nov 13 |
Akron receives $2 million from State of Ohio for Goodyear
Headquarters Project |
| Nov 12 |
WHAT MAYOR PLUSQUELLIC ACTUALLY SAID, FOLLOWING THE DEFEAT OF
ISSUE 8. |
| Oct 31 |
Anniversary of Violence Becomes Occasion for Reflection and Actions
of Peace |
| Oct 30 |
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FLU CLINICS |
| Oct 29 |
Walk (or Ride) the Walk
AND….Talk the Artwalk |
| Oct 28 |
MAYOR SUPER SIZES MCDONALD’S ORDERS
ISSUE 8 IS ON THE MENU |
| Oct 24 |
MAYOR TO CONTINUE FUNDING DIVERSION PROGRAM
CALLS JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAM ‘‘INVALUABLE’ |
| Oct 23 |
VOTERS BEING MISLED
MAYOR ADDRESSES ISSUE 8 CONCERNS |
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City of Akron Receives Honorable Mention at Economic Development
Conference
Ohio Municipality Recognized for Business Initiative |
| Oct 22 |
Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic Receives Leadership Award
Akron, Ohio Leader Recognized for Long History as a Beacon in Economic Development |
| Oct 16 |
BioInnovation Institute in Akron Launched
Public-private partnership commits more than $80 million to create a leading center for
medical excellence; collaboration will focus on biomaterials and medical devices |
| Oct 14 |
SUMMIT, PORTAGE LEADERS GATHER TO PROMOTE CONTINUATION OF CLEAN OHIO
CAMPAIGN
MAYOR PLUSQUELLIC, SUMMIT COUNTY EXECUTIVE PRY AND PORTAGE COUNTY COMMISSIONER KEIPER
ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO VOTE "YES" FOR ISSUE 2 |
| Oct 08 |
Minute Clinic Opens Downtown |
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AKRON DEDICATES HISTORIC GROUND
MIDDLEBURY CEMETERY DATES TO 1808 |
| Oct 06 |
Akron City Council Unanimously Passes Ordinance to Adopt Eligibility
Policy for Akron Scholarship Plan |
| Oct 05 |
Mayor Introduces Ordinance to Adopt Eligibility Policy for Akron
Scholarship Plan |
| Sep 30 |
JOHN MOORE TO REPLACE WOOLFORD
ZONING MANAGER PROMOTED TO PLANNING DIRECTOR |
| Sep 26 |
SEWER EMPLOYEES ASSURED JOB SECURITY
PLUSQUELLIC’S LEGISLATION BACKS UP PROMISE |
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Portage Path and Brown Street to Reopen |
| Sep 22 |
AKRON $AVE$
CITY CHOSEN FOR PILOT FISCAL EDUCATION PROGRAM |
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CITY TO PICK UP LARGER STORM DEBRIS
LIMBS, LOGS AND BRANCHES |
| Sep 19 |
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR TO RETIRE
WARREN WOOLFORD HAS 36 YEARS OF SERVICE |
| Sep 17 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
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FIRSTENERGY CONTINUES POWER RESTORATION EFFORTS - 90
Percent of Customers’ Service Restored;
Approximately 117,400 Remain Without Power |
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INTERSECTION UNDER REPAIR
WATER LINE ERUPTS NEAR HOSPITAL |
| Sep 16 |
CITY ADDS CURB-SERVICE PICKUP TO AID STORM VICTIMS
- SPOILED FOOD TARGETED |
| Sep 15 |
Judith Isroff Park Dedicated |
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An Akron Neighborhood Celebrating Community
Edgewood Village welcomes new and old residents home. |
| Sep 08 |
CITY TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WORK IMPACT WILL BE MAYOR’S FOCUS |
| Sep 05 |
CITY TO AGAIN COMMEMORATE 9/11
HIGH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO HOST |
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CITY TO STUDY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
…ALSO A HALT ON NEW SIGNS FOR FOUR MONTHS |
| Aug 26 |
SPEED CAMERAS ON FOR KIDS’ SAFETY |
| Aug 22 |
BRIDGING URBAN PLACES WITH GREEN SPACES
HISTORIC TOWPATH WINDS INTO NEW TERRITORY |
| Aug 21 |
A TEST PATTERN
NEW TRAFFIC ROUTES TESTED AROUND WHITE POND DRIVE |
| Aug 20 |
A. SCHULMAN TO OPEN POLYBATCHÒ
MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN AKRON, OHIO |
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Hydrant Flushing Notice |
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Giving Back in a United Way
FirstMerit T-Shirts a Hit! |
| Aug 18 |
VOTERS TO DECIDE ON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AKRON STUDENTS - MAYOR
TAKES CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO COUNCIL |
| Aug 15 |
THE FIRST ‘GREEN’ EXPRESSWAY
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FREEWAY FREE OF FESCUE |
| Aug 14 |
ARTISTS MOBILIZE AGAINST VANDALS
WATCH FOR THE GRAFFITI-FIGHTING MACHINE |
| Aug 13 |
AKRON BIKE WEEK 2008
August 22 to August 30 |
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The Magic Unfolds as The Akron Civic Theatre announces its
2008-2009 season schedule |
| Aug 12 |
Akron Police Career Showcase |
| Aug 07 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
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PLUSQUELLIC & PRY: STREAMLINING GOVERNMENT AGAIN - BUILDING
DEPARTMENTS BECOME ONE |
| Aug 06 |
Setting the Stage for the Future
Weathervane Playhouse Kicks Off Capital Campaign |
| Aug 05 |
Sergeant Vavro Receives Distinguished Service Award |
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Mayor Honors Officer Ford |
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2008 National Night Out (Against Crime) |
| Jul 31 |
University Park Art Fair Graces the City for Third Year |
| Jul 29 |
Bridgestone Americas Focuses On Akron Site
Proposal to build new Tech Center in the company’s birthplace requires board
approval |
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CITY KIDS PAINT THE TOWN
Summer Arts Experience Inspires Sixth Summer Season |
| Jul 23 |
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL INTRODUCES ITS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED,
FREESTANDING LOCATION
Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Occurred on July 23, 2008 |
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Summer Dance Festival |
| Jul 18 |
CITY REVIEWS PETITIONS AGAIN
COMPLIANCE BY PETITIONERS AN ISSUE IN THE PAST |
| Jul 17 |
PLUSQUELLIC TAKES IDEA TO VOTERS
WOULD PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Jul 16 |
AKRON READY TO HIRE NEW POLICE OFFICERS
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED |
| Jul 15 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| Jul 14 |
A SMOOTHER TRANSITION
MAYOR PROPOSES AID FOR DISABLED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS |
| Jul 11 |
DOLLAR HOMES
A PLAN FOR ALL OF THAT VACANT PROPERTY |
| Jul 10 |
Statement
Mayor Don Plusquellic |
| Jul 09 |
SUMMER DANCES INTO AKRON NEIGHBORHOODS
FOUR WEEKENDS OF REMARKABLE DANCE |
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Mayor Honors Former Akron Community Foundation Leader - Board
Announces Record Grants, Welcomes New Trustees and CEO at Annual Meeting |
| Jul 08 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| Jul 04 |
TOWPATH TRIFECTA
AKRON LINK FORGES AHEAD |
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MAYOR WANTS RENEWAL of
REIMBURSEMENT FOR AKRON POLICE OFFICERS DEA AGREES TO
SHARE |
| Jul 03 |
AKRON TO CELEBRATE BEING NAMED ALL AMERICA CITY - JUST
BEFORE THE FIREWORKS…. |
| Jul 02 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
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AKRON HITS THE TRAIL FOR ANOTHER SUMMER
HISTORY TRAILS PROJECT EXPLORES NEIGHBORHOOD LORE |
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FORE MEMBERS
NEW, DEEP DISCOUNTS ON GOLF AT AKRON-OWNED MUD RUN |
| Jul 01 |
Curbservice News Advisory |
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CITY INCUBATING NEW EMPLOYEES
PUBLIC UTILITIES BUREAU DRIVEN BY INDUSTRY TRENDS |
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INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS and Rib Fest STREET CLOSINGS |
| Jun 25 |
AND HOWE
HISTORIC HOUSE NEEDS CLEAR PATH FOR BIG MOVE MONDAY |
| Jun 23 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| Jun 20 |
Akron Police Patch Makes Space Mission |
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Area Mosquito Fogging |
| Jun 17 |
‘Rib, White & Blue’ Rib Festival is
All-America salute to Akron |
| Jun 16 |
UNDERSTANDING PEACE
AKRON STUDENTS IN MAYOR’S NEW ‘PEACEMAKERS’ PROGRAM |
| Jun 11 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| Jun 10 |
Swimming Pool News Advisory
Reservoir and Perkins Park pools |
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The Akron Art Museum and METRO RTA Partner for Community Benefit
- Riders Can Now Save $2 Off Museum Adult General Admission |
| Jun 06 |
AKRON HONORED AGAIN AS ALL-AMERICA CITY |
| Jun 04 |
CITY NAMES NEW CHIEF ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR
JERRY LARSON WAS POLICE ADVISOR |
| Jun 02 |
USA’s OLDEST CHILDREN’S SPORTING EVENT RETURNS
JUST CALL LOCK 3 ‘MARBLE CENTRAL’ |
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ALL-AMERICA CITY FINALS ARE THIS WEEK
AKRON COMPETING FOR THIRD ‘OSCAR’ |
| May 30 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| May 29 |
GREENPRINT FOR AKRON ADDRESSES CONCERNS
BROOKINGS REPORT AND AKRON’S CARBON FOOTPRINT |
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First Energy-City Program Helps
SAFETY FIRST With Home Electrical Upgrades |
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THE "WINGS OVER AKRON" AIR SHOW
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE 2008 AIR SHOW |
| May 28 |
Building Results Through Leadership Essentials |
| May 23 |
Honoring Akron’s First Police Chief |
| May 22 |
City to Honor Akron’s First Police Chief
SERGEANT’S DETERMINATION REAPS HISTORIC REWARDS |
| May 21 |
ADVISORY GROUP TO STUDY SEWER LEASE PROPOSAL
MAYOR APPOINTS EXPERT PANEL |
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AKRON TO HOST GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT
BEST PREP PLAYERS TO EXPERIENCE PRO FIELD |
| May 16 |
NEIGHBORS DAY FOR SAFETY, TOGETHERNESS
MAYOR DESIGNATES MAY 24 AS SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT |
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City’s Public Utilities Bureau Earns Top Honors for
Innovative Use of GIS Technology |
| May 14 |
ENGINEERING CHANGE FOR AKRON
RALPH COLETTA APPOINTED |
| May 13 |
Akron Welcomes New Brewery Downtown |
| May 07 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| May 06 |
New Akron Middle School |
| May 01 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| Apr 30 |
National Drinking Water Week
‘The Wonder of Watersm’ to be celebrated |
| Apr 29 |
SPRING CLEANUP ADVISORY
*CUSTOMERS URGED TO CALL 3-1-1 WITH SCHEDULING QUESTIONS |
| Apr 28 |
City of Akron Declares May ‘Project EverGreen Month’
Goal: Help Akron Unite to Improve Public and Private Green Spaces |
| Apr 25 |
City of Akron Holocaust Commemoration
NOTED HOLOCAUST EXPERT TO DELIVER ADDRESS |
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2008 HEINZ POLL SUMMER DANCE FESTIVAL PLANS ANNOUNCED |
| Apr 24 |
National Bring Your Child to Work Day |
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Welcome Springtime at the Lock 3 Farmers Market this Weekend - birds
gotta sing, we gotta eat |
| Apr 23 |
HOLOCAUST OBSERVANCE APRIL 29
CITY’S 20TH WILL MARK MILESTONES |
| Apr 18 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
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AKRON TO HONOR YOUNG VOLUNTEERS |
| Apr 16 |
Mayor Plusquellic declares April 16 Start! Walking Day for
Akron The City supports the American Heart Association's Start! Walking
Program |
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CLEVELAND CAVALIER AND NBA ALL-STAR LEBRON JAMES TO HOST THE STATE
FARM® "KING FOR KIDS BIKEATHON" IN AKRON, OHIO ON JUNE 21, 2008
- Popular Cycling Fundraiser, Sponsored by State Farm, Will Recognize and Reward Akron
Children |
| Apr 15 |
SPRING CLEANUP IS BACK
CITY’S SPECIAL SERVICE SET FOR MAY |
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SCRAP RAIDERS
NEW CITY LAW PROPOSED TO STOP ‘VULTURES’ |
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ATTACKING NEIGHBORHOOD NUISANCES
NEW NUISANCE PATROLS READY TO ACT |
| Apr 10 |
WATERLOO ROAD TOWPATH
CITY OF AKRON AND ODOT HOT ON THE TRAIL |
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Public Safety Policy Change Ordered by Mayor |
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National Knight Center Will Help Communities Provide Access to the
Digital Town Square for Their Citizens
Grant to OneCommunity creates Knight Center in Akron; Foundation commits up to $25
million over five years to universal access. |
| Apr 09 |
Science, Math, and Technology Middle School and National Inventors
Hall of Fame Museum construction April 2008 |
| Apr 04 |
CITY, ACF BESTOW NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS |
| Apr 03 |
EXTENDED HOURS MAKES IT LESS TAXING
CITY TAXPAYERS BENEFIT |
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SEE THE NEWEST RISING STARS
KING JAMES TOURNAMENT WILL BRING TOP PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY |
| Apr 02 |
Akron Gets Smart with Greenprint for Akron |
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Akron Municipal and Summit County Buildings to join LightsOut
Akron on Earth Day, Copley High School to Join in As Well |
| Apr 01 |
GOT WOOD? |
| Mar 31 |
Hydrant Flushing Notice |
| Mar 28 |
FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE TO LEAD CHANGE IN AKRON DEPARTMENT |
| Mar 21 |
CITY RECOMMENDS GRANTS GO TO A DOZEN AGENCIES |
| Mar 19 |
IN RAIN DELAY
POTHOLE PATCHING SLOWS WITH RAIN |
| Mar 18 |
MORE RAIN ON THE WAY, CITY PREPARING
SEWER INLETS BEING PREPARED |
| Mar 15 |
Akron is Finalist for 2008 All-America City Award |
| Mar 13 |
HERE’S THE HOLE STORY
LET US FILL YOU IN |
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Project Homeless Connect Scheduled for April 29, 2008 |
| Mar 12 |
Saturday Downtown Street Closings for Parade |
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WEAR GREEN, EAT A LOT THIS SATURDAY
DOWNTOWN FEATURES ST. PAT’S PARADE, FARMERS’ MARKET |
| Mar 04 |
AKRON AND OHIO RECOGNIZED FOR SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS GROWTH |
| Mar 03 |
The Wearin’ of the Green and the Eatin’ of the Green
at Lock 3 Park This Weekend |
| Feb 25 |
CURB SERVICE MAY COLLECT MORE
HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION CITED |
| Feb 21 |
Little Ambassador Meets the Mayor |
| Feb 19 |
AKRON TO HONOR YOUNG VOLUNTEERS
NOMINATING DEADLINE APPROACHING |
| Feb 18 |
Israeli Tech Firm Taps Akron for U.S. Outpost
City expects more results from recruitment |
| Feb 13 |
Jennings CLC Dedication
Mayor Don Plusquellic at the dedication of another Akron Community Learning
Center (CLC). |
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NEW CAFÉ SERVES UP JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
HATTIE’S CAFÉ COMES TO AKRON |
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2008 Akron Reads
Mayor Plusquellic reads from Clifford the Big Red Dog to a group of students |
| Feb 08 |
PLUSQUELLIC PROPOSES
TRUST FUND FOR COLLEGE BOUND
MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY
REVEALS REVOLUTIONARY IDEA |
| Feb 07 |
STATE OF THE CITY PRESENTATION |
| Jan 31 |
Unanimous
Ohio Supreme Court OK's City Use Of Automated Traffic Cameras |
| Jan 22 |
Cure Cabin Fever
with a New Art Show at Lock 3 Park
Fight those
winter doldrums with a new event in Downtown Akron. On Saturday, February 2 from 11:00 am
to 6:00 pm, the City of Akron is pleased to present the Cabin Fever Fair at Lock 3 Park |
| Jan 17 |
Call to All Area Artists
The City of Akron is now accepting artist applications for the 29th annual
Akron Arts Expo being held July 26th and 27th... |
| Jan 15 |
Salem Humanitarian Award Honors Two This Year
Carter, Gorant Are Co-recipients |
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