As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the ...
Thermometers neared 80 degrees as an unusual heat wave ushered in the new year. Akron residents opened their windows to let ...
The Beacon Journal staff recently took a field trip back in time — and we didn't even have to go very far to get there. About 15 reporters, photographers and editors made the trek about half a mile ...
The Heart of Akron Festival, celebrating the Akron Bicentennial, took place at Lock 3 Park Downtown, July 3, 4 and 5, 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, Akron’s bicentennial celebration is also winding ...
AKRON, Ohio – Akron’s role in the indie/new wave/punk music scene during the late 1970s to early 1980s will be spotlighted at a forum on May 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
A discussion of Akron’s time in the spotlight of the indie/new wave/punk music world, 1978 to 1983. Brad Savage of The Summit FM moderates a discussion of Akron’s time in the spotlight of the ...
People celebrating North American First Peoples Day in Akron walk along Portage Path. Akron is marking North American First People’s Day on Monday. It's the annual celebration meant to honor the ...
AKRON, Ohio – Eleven couples said “I do” Friday during Akron Municipal Court’s Halloween wedding ceremonies at the historic Akron Civic Theatre. The court hosts the Halloween-themed nuptials in the ...