As of May 1, 2025, we'll be focusing our attention and efforts on other platforms to engage with residents. Please follow us on Facebook and Youtube @ AkronOhio and on Instagram and TikTok @ AkronMayorMalik. And remember you can always call 311 for any service request!

Please join the City of Akron and the Akron Tree Commission for an Arbor Day tree planting TOMORROW! We'll be celebrating with a tree planting on Friday, April 25 from 5 to 6pm. All are welcome! 🌳💚

Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! We're grateful for all of our admins that help make our departments run smoothly!

Please join the City of Akron and the Akron Tree Commission for an Arbor Day tree planting this Friday! We'll be celebrating with a tree planting this Friday, April 25 from 5 to 6pm. All are welcome! 🌳💚

Wishing our Akron community a happy and safe Easter!

Stay up to date on what's going on in Akron by subscribing to our weekly newsletter at akronohio.gov/signup! You can read this week's edition here: mailchi.mp/1a9f537ab34b/mayo…

On this Good Friday, we reflect on the values of sacrifice, compassion, and hope. Wishing those who celebrate a blessed Good Friday as you prepare for Easter on Sunday.

Beginning at 9am, Merriman Rd. will be closed to all traffic between Edgerton Rd. and Hillsdale Ave. as the city works on a sewer lateral repair. During this closure, Merriman, Edgerton, N. Portage Path, Memorial Pkwy, & the reverse can be used as an alternate route.

TONIGHT - The City of Akron is hosting an open house from 3-7pm at the North Hill Branch Library (183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave.) to discuss proposed improvements for North Main St. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdz3x8bj

Last night during a special meeting, the Akron Board of Education voted to immediately place APS Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson on leave. Executive Director of Elementary Schools Mary Outley will serve as interim superintendent. Today, Mayor Malik released this statement:

You're invited! 🎉 Please join me for my second State of the City Address on the evening of Tuesday, June 3rd at the newly renovated Lock 3 park. Tickets are FREE & open to the public. Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/4lyMMbq and learn more here: bit.ly/3EsGvNR

Please join the City of Akron and the Akron Tree Commission for an Arbor Day tree planting next week! We'll be celebrating with a tree planting on Friday, April 25 from 5 to 6pm. All are welcome! 🌳💚

Recently, the City of Akron has had several promotions and hirings in both the Public Service and the Neighborhood Assistance Departments. Congratulations to these folks on their new roles! 🎉 Learn more about each individual here: bit.ly/4lsBmWR

Today is Tax Day! Your taxes need to be digitally submitted or postmarked by the end of the day today.

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with a big shout out to our own local heroes! Our Akron Safety Communications team are first responders in the most literal sense. Thank you for always being there to answer the call!

Passover begins tonight at sundown. Wishing everyone who is observing a week of reflection and joy. Chag Pesach!

Summit Lake Northshore Park Groundbreaking today! Learn more: facebook.com/share/p/18pweyW…

I had the pleasure of meeting the new Executive Director of @kenmoreohio, Eleni Manousogiannakis! Welcome to the neighborhood, Eleni! The City of Akron is excited to have your experience supporting our Kenmore district. 🎉

Please join the City of Akron and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition to plant some trees and clean up along Phase I of the Rubber City Heritage Trail today at 3PM in honor of Earth Day. All are welcome! Learn more: bit.ly/4ceftX8

The City of Akron is grateful for the State support of the Quaker Square project & is excited to work closely with Ohio River Investments in the development of a mixed-use space that supports a growing tourism industry. Learn more via @beaconjournal here: tinyurl.com/2p8xvhcn