# akron (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover akron. Page: Feed: --- ## [Akron families get ready for the school year with free laptops, backpacks, and school supplies at House Three Thirty](https://signalakron.org/akron-better-together-bookbag-giveaway/) _2026-08-25 · Signal Akron · Signal Akron_ The smell of fresh notebook paper paired with the sound of a squeaky shopping cart rolling down the aisles typically signifies the start of the back-to-school season. But at House Three Thirty in Akron, families were welcomed by community partners and local nonprofits to help them get ready for the upcoming school year. Takita Rankin, \[…\] The post Akron families get ready for the school year with… ## [Akron teens turn skateboards into art through Arts LIFT](https://signalakron.org/akron-teens-turn-skateboards-into-art-arts-lift/) _2026-08-25 · Shams Mustafa · Signal Akron_ On one skateboard, a wide-eyed smile stretches across the deck. Another features a woman whose elongated neck is adorned with necklaces made from costume jewelry, complementing her animal-print clothing. The post Akron teens turn skateboards into art through Arts LIFT appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Best outdoor dining: Mustard Seed’s upstairs patio overlooks Highland Square](https://signalakron.org/2026-best-of-the-city-outdoor-dining-mustard-seed-highland-square/) _2026-08-25 · Jack Solon · Signal Akron_ Much like its namesake, Mustard Seed Market & Café’s has won the faith of its Akron customers with a commitment to locally sourced, non-artificial ingredients. The post Best outdoor dining: Mustard Seed’s upstairs patio overlooks Highland Square appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Best chain dining: Swensons’ beloved burgers remain an Akron favorite](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-chain-dining-swensons/) _2026-08-25 · Kristine Gill · Signal Akron_ Swensons may be nearly a century old, but the franchise keeps coming up with innovative menu items. No wonder Akronites voted the home of the Galley Boy burger the best chain dining in the 2026 Best of the City contest. The post Best chain dining: Swensons’ beloved burgers remain an Akron favorite appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Books to help you get back into reading](https://signalakron.org/books-to-help-you-get-back-into-reading-words-on-the-street/) _2026-08-25 · Madison Helbig · Signal Akron_ This month’s Words on the Street column includes a variety of genres, including science fiction, poetry and horror. Some of the books are funny, some are existential and some are just plain creepy. The common thread? They're engaging from start to finish and will help build momentum to get you back into reading. The post Books to help you get back into reading appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Goodyear among several Ohio companies expecting hundreds of millions in tariff refunds](https://signalakron.org/ohio-companies-including-goodyear-expect-hundreds-of-millions-in-tariff-refunds/) _2026-08-25 · Jake Zuckerman · Signal Akron_ Several Ohio companies expect to receive as much as $200 million in refunds after SCOTUS overturned Trump's tariffs. Most were quiet about refunding that money to customers. The post Goodyear among several Ohio companies expecting hundreds of millions in tariff refunds appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Feds may end Ohio manufacturing program after audit cites $20.9 million in misspending](https://signalakron.org/feds-may-end-ohio-manufacturing-program-after-audit-cites-20-9-million-in-misspending/) _2026-08-25 · Andrew Tobias · Signal Akron_ The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership program has been suspended since late last year. A regional affiliate in Cleveland, the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, which was also cited for poor oversight, is disputing the findings. The post Feds may end Ohio manufacturing program after audit cites $20.9 million in misspending appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Akron mayor explains rare firing of a police officer, union vows to fight back](https://signalakron.org/akron-mayor-fires-police-officer-union-shammas-malik-davon-fields-jazmir-tucker/) _2026-08-24 · Doug Brown · Signal Akron_ Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Chief of Public Safety Craig Morgan decided that police officer Davon Fields, who killed 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker, violated police department policies and fired him. Malik said he got directly involved in the termination decision because the internal APD probe, which records show reflect favorably on Fields and the other officers at the scene of the shooting from… ## [Still deciding where your child will go to school? Here are Akron families’ options](https://signalakron.org/still-deciding-where-your-child-will-go-to-school-here-are-akron-families-options/) _2026-08-24 · Carissa Woytach · Signal Akron_ The school year is almost here, but Akron families still have options. Here’s what to know about enrollment, a new kindergarten age cutoff, community schools, EdChoice vouchers and homeschooling. The post Still deciding where your child will go to school? Here are Akron families’ options appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Best ethnic/international food: Saffron Patch repeats as Akron’s favored Indian-style meal](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-ethnic-international-saffron-patch/) _2026-08-24 · Kelsei Scott · Signal Akron_ Between the butter chicken and the chicken tikka masala, it’s not unusual for visitors to Akron’s Saffron Patch in the Valley to have their usual orders ready for the waiter. Tucked into a residential, shopping, restaurant and office complex in the Merriman Valley, Saffron Patch has been serving the Akron area through catering rentals in its event venue or an elegant sit-down dining experience for… ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CJcmLmtE4prg) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Natural gas plant, brownfield solar farm get green light from Ohio regulators](https://signalakron.org/natural-gas-plant-brownfield-solar-farm-ohio-regulators/) _2026-08-22 · Jake Zuckerman · Signal Akron_ The Ohio Power Siting Board issued its first permit to a grid-tied natural gas fired power plant since 2019. It also greenlit a solar farm planned on a former coal mine. The post Natural gas plant, brownfield solar farm get green light from Ohio regulators appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Akron Police created the danger they used to justify killing of Michael Jones, lawsuit says](https://signalakron.org/akron-police-created-the-danger-used-to-justify-killing-of-michael-jones-lawsuit-says/) _2026-08-21 · Doug Brown · Signal Akron_ Exactly two years after Michael Jones was killed by an Akron Police officer at an East Avenue gas station, the family of the 54-year-old man filed a $4.5 million lawsuit in federal court. The suit alleges that the officers used excessive force, that their supervisors are also liable for endorsing the conditions that led to the killing, and that the city is liable for “shielding officers from… ## [How much is too much? Here are tips to limit kids’ screen time](https://signalakron.org/tips-to-limit-kids-screen-time-technology-akron/) _2026-08-21 · Lauren Cohen · Signal Akron_ One Akron parent gives her kids two-hour blocks of screen time at home — one when they finish their homework and one before bed. Another limits her kids’ time on technology to three hours per day while they’re at home. The post How much is too much? Here are tips to limit kids’ screen time appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Best food truck: Johnny Lóte’s raises Latin street corn to the top in Akron](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-food-truck-johnny-lotes-latin-street-corn/) _2026-08-21 · Shams Mustafa · Signal Akron_ The food truck's journey began in 2018, when Erik Schorr and John Pasher wanted to start their own business as food trucks were gaining popularity. They started with a simple idea: selling corn. A YouTube video featuring a Mexican street vendor preparing elótes — a Mexican street corn dish — inspired them to bring the idea to Akron and create their own version. The post Best food truck: Johnny… ## [Best bar/brewery: Lock 15 Brewing Co. still a local favorite eight years later](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-bar-brewery-lock-15/) _2026-08-21 · Brittany Moseley · Signal Akron_ When Signal Akron caught up with Lock 15 Brewing Co. owner Joe Karpinski on Aug. 6, the timing was fortuitous. The date, give or take a couple of days, marked the Cascade Valley brewery’s eighth anniversary. With a rotating selection of house-made beers and a food menu of unfussy, made-from-scratch dishes, Lock 15 Brewing Co. is one of Akron’s most popular breweries — and a repeat Best of the City… ## [A new data center wants to build a natural gas power plant near an Ohio lake town](https://signalakron.org/buckeye-lake-millersport-ohio-data-center-gas-power-plant/) _2026-08-21 · Jake Zuckerman · Signal Akron_ Policymakers hope "behind the meter" power plants will enable the tech sector to keep building data centers without spiking electric bills. But locals say they don't want to be stuck breathing in the millions of tons of emissions. The post A new data center wants to build a natural gas power plant near an Ohio lake town appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [‘The anchor around Husted’s neck’: Data centers are dominating Ohio politics](https://signalakron.org/ohio-data-centers-jon-husted-senate-election-nrsc-memo/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman · Signal Akron_ News and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, we have thoughts on the political ads that are everywhere right now. The post ‘The anchor around Husted’s neck’: Data centers are dominating Ohio politics appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Hardesty Park playground could become Akron’s marquee outdoor gathering spot](https://signalakron.org/hardesty-park-playground-akron-outdoor-gathering-spot-eufrancia-lash-wallhaven/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Estwick · Signal Akron_ Eufrancia Lash has long heard that Akron families take their young children to parks in neighboring communities. That’s why he wants Hardesty Park’s playground, part of an open, grass-covered 17-acre space in the Wallhaven neighborhood, to serve as a closer option. And not just for adults and children who live near the west side park. The post Hardesty Park playground could become Akron’s marquee… ## [Best Akron restaurant: Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s secret sauce? Cherishing its customers](https://signalakron.org/best-akron-restaurant-papa-joes-iacominis-cherishing-its-customers-merriman-valley/) _2026-08-20 · Kristine Gill · Signal Akron_ Diners at Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s in the Merriman Valley don’t just come for the chicken marsala, steak and lasagna. Fans of the establishment know the family behind the name, too, and many dined at the early iterations of the restaurants in Bath and Hudson. In fact, Augusto Iacomini opened his first joint in 1932. The post Best Akron restaurant: Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s secret sauce? Cherishing its… ## [Move, sing, dance. How Akron teachers keep kids engaged](https://signalakron.org/move-sing-dance-how-akron-teachers-keep-kids-engaged-technology/) _2026-08-20 · Lauren Cohen · Signal Akron_ When Roxanne Crook notices her students beginning to chat among themselves, tap their pencils or lean back in their chairs, she knows it’s time to refocus their attention. Throughout the day, she doesn’t keep kids in one spot for more than about 20 minutes. Today, excessive screen time may be contributing to reduced attention spans among many children. Because of this, students often have to put… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OxQ76Fxjr4QU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Best burger: Frank’s Place on Market, the ‘peoples’ bar,’ serves a classic burger](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-burger-franks-place-on-market/) _2026-08-20 · Kelsei Scott · Signal Akron_ On West Market Street on the edge of Highland Square, next door to Rockne’s at Merriman Road, sits Frank’s Place On Market. The small neighborhood restaurant with the U-shaped bar is known for both its smiling servers and seasoned burgers. Since it opened in Akron, the “peoples’ bar was called “The Village” in the 70s, “Samantha’s” for a couple years, then was dubbed “The Woodstock.” The post Best… ## [Screen time has made Akron teachers adapt to keep kids engaged in the classroom](https://signalakron.org/screen-time-akron-public-schools-teachers-adapt-to-keep-kids-engaged-in-the-classroom/) _2026-08-19 · Lauren Cohen · Signal Akron_ Kindergarten teacher Tracey Robinson has witnessed a shift in her classroom over the three decades she has taught in Akron Public Schools. Before technology entered classrooms, she said learning was more hands-on. Young kids went to the park after school, practiced a sport or played with their dolls. These days, kids tell her they are going to play a video game or scroll on their phones when they… ## [DeCheco’s Pizza breaks through to win best pizza in Akron](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-pizza-dechecos/) _2026-08-19 · Carissa Woytach · Signal Akron_ Shirley and Jack DeCheco opened their original Firestone Park pizzeria just a few houses down from Jack’s childhood home. The small, brick building at the corner of South Main Street and East Ralston Avenue was originally split between Shirley’s beauty salon and Jack’s barber shop — ventures the couple opened in the late 1970s. The post DeCheco’s Pizza breaks through to win best pizza in Akron… ## [Best breakfast/brunch: Fred’s Diner is a constant in a changing Akron](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-breakfast-brunch-freds-diner/) _2026-08-19 · Brittany Moseley · Signal Akron_ Not much has changed at Fred's Diner since it opened 37 years ago. The North Hill outpost still serves breakfast all day. It still features daily specials that customers clamor for. And owner Fred Spencer can still be found at the diner every day it’s open. One thing that has changed, though, is the prices. “When I first opened, it was two eggs and toast for 99 cents,” Spencer said. The post Best… ## [Deadline nears to challenge Summit County property values. Here’s how it works](https://signalakron.org/last-chance-to-contest-summit-county-property-values-as-in-person-meetings-end-aug-27-akron/) _2026-08-19 · Susan Zake · Signal Akron_ Summit County property owners have just more than a week to challenge new property valuations sent out in July. All virtual appointments are booked according to the Summit County Fiscal Office website. Owners can call the office at at 330-643-2710 or attend an in-person community meeting at one of the locations listed below. The post Deadline nears to challenge Summit County property values.… ## [‘There’s not a Pride like Akron’s Pride.’ Festival celebrates 10 years Saturday](https://signalakron.org/theres-not-a-pride-like-akrons-pride-festival-celebrates-10-years-saturday/) _2026-08-18 · Brittany Moseley · Signal Akron_ The annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community will bring tens of thousands to downtown. The post ‘There’s not a Pride like Akron’s Pride.’ Festival celebrates 10 years Saturday appeared first on Signal Akron . ## [Best bakery: For Akron’s Sweet Mary’s, baking always comes first, politics second](https://signalakron.org/akron-best-of-the-city-food-favorites-bakery-sweet-marys/) _2026-08-18 · Arielle Kass · Signal Akron_ When Mary Hospodarsky was about 10 years old, she figured out she could use coupons to buy Klondike bars, her father’s favorites, for $1 apiece. If she sold them for $2 each, she would make a profit — and still charge less than the neighborhood ice cream purveyor. “I was figuring things out pretty early, like profit margins,” said the owner of Sweet Mary’s Bakery, the top vote getter in Signal…