Friends, relatives of Akron teen killed by police gather on his 16th birthday
Community members gathered Tuesday in front of the Akron Municipal Building to honor Jazmir Tucker on what would have been ...
Who's got the best pizza in town? Vote for your favorite Akron restaurant here
The Beacon Journal is asking readers to vote for their favorite pizza place in Akron, March Madness-style. Starting today, ...
The Grocery Gap: What you need to know about Akron's food deserts and possible solutions
Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and photojournalist Mike Cardew spent a year delving into Akron's food deserts.
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New trial date set for 2 Akron men accused of 2023 I-77 fatal shooting in Green
A new trial date has been set for two men accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old Marquise Banks in 2023, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. A jury for defendants Ahmere Williams, 21, and ...
Registration for this summer's ZooCamp at the Akron Zoo is open for kids, teens
Camp activities will include a chance to meet zoo staff and animal zookeepers, up-close animal encounters and crafts.
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Akron has always prioritized conversations about equity. Now, that's under attack | Opinion
He wanted to celebrate this community’s decision to come together following the Akron Beacon Journal’s year-long examination of race – a project that won the Pulitzer Prize. Even the university’s ...
VICIOUS: An investigation into how Ohio laws fail thousands of dog attack victims
Gruesome attacks happen despite warnings, complaints and previous attacks that went unheeded by dog owners and unpunished by ...
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Akron's Paul Tazewell Wins Historic Oscar for 'Wicked' Costume Design
Akron's Paul Tazewell won his first Oscar for Costume Design for "Wicked," marking a historic win as the first Black man in ...