/news/tags/downtown-akron Downtown Akron en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:24:11 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-16/akron-city-council-approves-funding-for-new-downtown-development-corporation The Downtown Akron Development Corporation hopes to attract businesses, jobs and development. The ordinance approved by council allocates $150,000 over three years. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:24:11 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-16/akron-city-council-approves-funding-for-new-downtown-development-corporation Abigail Bottar /community/2024-11-07/akron-sets-november-date-for-unveiling-lock-3-park-transformation The city announced Thursday it will re-open the park Nov. 29, following a $17 million redevelopment aimed at transforming Lock 3 into a year-round destination. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:22:04 GMT /community/2024-11-07/akron-sets-november-date-for-unveiling-lock-3-park-transformation Ella Katona /community/2023-04-24/akron-protesters-push-back-on-violence-narrative-leave-red-carnations-at-justice-center In an attempt to pushback on the city of Akron and the police department's characterization of protesters as violent, about 50 people marched through downtown Monday night carrying red carnations. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:41:22 GMT /community/2023-04-24/akron-protesters-push-back-on-violence-narrative-leave-red-carnations-at-justice-center Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-06/akron-breaks-ground-on-lock-3-renovations The renovations to the downtown park, spearheaded by Akron Civic Commons, include gardens, sitting areas, a performance pavilion and an ice skating rink. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:50:55 GMT /community/2023-04-06/akron-breaks-ground-on-lock-3-renovations Abigail Bottar /economy/2023-03-01/downtown-akron-program-attracts-entrepreneurs-with-rental-assistance-promotes-diversity Downtown Akron Partnership's Start Downtown program is open for its latest round of applications. The program helps entrepreneurs get started in a downtown storefront. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:09:06 GMT /economy/2023-03-01/downtown-akron-program-attracts-entrepreneurs-with-rental-assistance-promotes-diversity Abigail Bottar /news/community/2022-07-18/morning-headlines-city-of-akron-lifts-downtown-curfew-sunday-and-more Mayor Dan Horrigan signed an executive order lifting the curfew on Sunday; Family of Tamir Rice unveiled a memorial at the site of the 12-year-old's fatal police shooting; and more stories. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:05:05 GMT /news/community/2022-07-18/morning-headlines-city-of-akron-lifts-downtown-curfew-sunday-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2022-07-06/morning-headlines-downtown-akron-curfew-lifted-wednesday-morning-and-more The curfew covering the downtown Akron area was lifted at 6 a.m. today because protests over Jayland Walker's fatal police shooting have remained peaceful; Summit County used SWAT vehicles and tear gas to disperse nonviolent protesters banging on pots and pans outside the county jail; Local and national NAACP call for federal investigation in Walker's shooting; and more stories. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:33:59 GMT /news/community/2022-07-06/morning-headlines-downtown-akron-curfew-lifted-wednesday-morning-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2022-06-14/akron-may-expand-downtown-designated-outdoor-refreshment-area-later-this-summer The city's current DORA boundary includes just four businesses in the Lock 3 area. If approved by the state, the region would expand to almost 145 acres and involve nearly 40 businesses. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:38:15 GMT /news/community/2022-06-14/akron-may-expand-downtown-designated-outdoor-refreshment-area-later-this-summer Anna Huntsman /news/community/2021-09-24/how-the-muffin-man-and-the-akron-marathon-came-to-be Lifelong Akronite Steve Marks reflects on his career in 'The Muffin Man Chronicles' Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:30:15 GMT /news/community/2021-09-24/how-the-muffin-man-and-the-akron-marathon-came-to-be Kabir Bhatia /news/government-politics/2021-06-02/161m-akron-beltway-construction-begins-this-week The project involves highways around the central interchange in Akron where I-77, I-76, and State Route 8 meet. Work will occur over the next four years. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:29:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-02/161m-akron-beltway-construction-begins-this-week Mason Lawlor