/news/tags/west-akron West Akron en-US Copyright Thu, 11 May 2023 23:44:02 GMT /economy/2023-05-11/akron-looks-ahead-to-a-downtown-without-firstenergy FirstEnergy announced on Wednesday that it will be relocating its headquarters to West Akron. The departure could have a big impact on Downtowbn Thu, 11 May 2023 23:44:02 GMT /economy/2023-05-11/akron-looks-ahead-to-a-downtown-without-firstenergy Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Ward 4 Akron City Councilmember Russ Neal happened upon the protest right after the police arrived. He says protesters should be able to demonstrate in their own communities but understands first responders' concerns about emergency vehicles getting through protests. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:57:45 GMT /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Abigail Bottar /news/economy/2021-03-11/2020-didnt-stunt-the-big-business-of-renting-in-akron Despite the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, Akron's rental market continues to grow. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:56 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/2020-didnt-stunt-the-big-business-of-renting-in-akron Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal /news/economy/2021-03-11/akron-deals-with-the-true-cost-of-renting Median gross rent in Akron is higher than every city in Ohio except for Columbus. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:54 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-11/akron-deals-with-the-true-cost-of-renting Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal /news/economy/2020-07-20/a-new-housing-development-is-proposed-for-west-akron A proposed new housing development in Akron involves an organization with a history in the city. This project takes them in a new direction.The proposed… Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/economy/2020-07-20/a-new-housing-development-is-proposed-for-west-akron Abigail Bottar /news/community/2020-06-29/morning-headlines-ohio-passes-50-000-covid-19-cases-wooster-schools-may-split-with-wayne-co-fair Here are your morning headlines for Monday, June 29:Ohio passes 50,000 COVID-19 casesMore than 1,400 get tested for COVID-19 at West Akron pop-upCOVID-19… Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:08:59 GMT /news/community/2020-06-29/morning-headlines-ohio-passes-50-000-covid-19-cases-wooster-schools-may-split-with-wayne-co-fair Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/community/2020-04-24/morning-headlines-akron-childrens-plans-40m-in-budget-cuts-ua-announces-pay-budget-cuts Here are your morning headlines for Friday, April 24:Akron Children's plans $40M in budget cuts;UA announces plans pay, budget cut;Akron Metro RTA bus… Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:27:01 GMT /news/community/2020-04-24/morning-headlines-akron-childrens-plans-40m-in-budget-cuts-ua-announces-pay-budget-cuts Amanda Rabinowitz