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Today is North American First People’s Day, a day to honor Indigenous history, life and culture in in Akron and Summit County.

The time is now to help slow the spread in Akron of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species that can cause irreversible damage to native crops, plants and trees.

Here’s how to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in Akron Destroying the egg masses of this invasive insect species can help prevent the irreversible damage they do to native crops, plants and trees.

TODAY 🗣️ Oct. 5 is the last day Ohio voters can register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election. In Summit County, in-person early voting is offered at the Summit County Board of Elections, which is now located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. in the Chapel Hill neighborhood.

Election 2026: Early voting begins in Akron on Oct. 6 Are you prepared to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election in Akron? Tuesday, Oct. 6 is the start of early voting in Ohio.

How do you feel about e-bikes? 🚲 💨 As e-bikes have become more popular, Lindsay Smith of Summit Metro Parks said questions are mounting around how fast the bikes travel and what trail etiquette should look like.

Electric bicycles on Akron-area trails raise safety concerns Questions are mounting around how fast these motorized bikes travel and what trail etiquette should look like to maintain safety.

Akron residents will find two housing-related measures on the Nov. 3 ballot — both intended to make it easier for renters to access housing. Each would change the city’s charter, or its governing document.

Easier access for Akron renters aim of housing issues on the ballot Issues 11 and 12 would amend the Akron City Charter, eliminate fees and other charges when a prospective tenant applies to rent a property.

Akron voters will soon weigh in on whether findings made by the city’s civilian police oversight system can legally be ignored by City of Akron officials and the Akron Police Department.

Akron residents to vote on strengthening police oversight board A charter amendment on the Nov. 3 midterm election ballot would add significant authority to the Citizens’ Police Oversight Board.

📚 📚 📚 This month’s Words on the Street is here to shine a light on Hispanic authors and the literature they’ve produced. This list of books features a variety of genres, from historical fiction to poetry to horror.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these books - Signal Akron This month’s Words on the Street shines a light on Hispanic authors and their literature, from historical fiction to poetry to horror.

📸 📸 📸 Akron engineer shares photos and updates on replacement of Brittain Road Reservoir during the Sept. 15 Ward 10 meeting.

Go behind the scenes to see how Akron is replacing a 112-year-old reservoir Photos show works preparing the base and pouring nearly 2,000 cubic yards of concrete at the Brittain Road Reservoir in Goodyear Heights

UPDATE ⚠️ Akron City Council finalized the Highland Square Special Improvement District Monday, requiring that businesses in the district be billed for the safety and beautification services the SID is expected to provide.

Safety district for Akron's Highland Square finalized Five Highland Square property owners who are included in the district are objecting to the assessment they're now forced to pay.

Expanding! Killer Video will launch a Kickstarter campaign Oct. 1 to help fund renovations. With an expanded retail footprint, Totally Killer Video will have room to stock collectible items, limited edition releases and iconic film soundtracks.

Killer Video expands, with more rentals, microcinema and retail Killer Video opened in November 2024 as an homage to horror movies and the golden age of VHS. Owner Jonathon Carmichael is ready to expand.