AKRON, Ohio – There’s something special about dining outdoors. Whether it’s a sunny afternoon lunch, a breezy patio dinner or a relaxing evening under string lights, outdoor seating adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the restaurant experience.

An Akron man accused of opening fire near an apartment complex, and then shooting at responding officers is now headed to prison.

Recycling dumpsters are meant to help the environment, but at First Congregational Church of Akron UCC, they’ve become more of a problem than a solution.

The Akron RubberDucks have been good to the Cleveland Guardians in terms of prospects being called up. Here are the top five candidates in 2026.

Columbus Clippers 6, Toledo Mud Hens 3 Clippers improve to 17-16 Juan Brito had himself a day on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and a walk after homering for the second consecutive game.

Greater Akron is set for another soggy week with several inches of rain possible and unseasonably cold temperatures.

Sunday morning at the Akron Zoo went sideways when a bomb threat forced a full evacuation and a sudden shutdown for the rest of the day. Staff received the threat at about 10:50 a.m., then escorted guests out of the park while first responders moved in to secure and sweep the grounds.

What's the highest price you've seen? GasBuddy says the average in Akron is now listed at $4.90, while the average in Cleveland stands at $4.88.