Margo Sommerville

The Summit Lake community celebrated the opening of the new Ohio and Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail. The trail loops around the lake and connects to the Towpath Trail.

Some councilmembers have concerns about attorney Imokhai Okolo, while others, including the president of council, are advocating for him to be appointed.

While city council's chief of staff told Ideastream Public Media that there were "bomb threats" at city hall in July, council leadership has denied this. President Margo Sommerville said there were "credible threats" against the city's administration.

The change comes after a resident brought up concerns last month about how predominantly Christian opening prayers were. A national organization that advocates for the separation of church and state also reached out to council urging it to stop prayers altogether.

Mayor Dan Horrigan has introduced a five-point plan that draws on the city's American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The council hopes the new position will increase transparency, provide more proactive communication, and improve customer service.

Throughout this month, residents are being asked to give their views on the police department.

Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville explains the effect of the six charter amendments voters passed Tuesday and what comes next.

Akron City Council met over Zoom Monday introducing new working groups to reexamine the relationship between the city and its police department. They were…

Akron voters are being asked to consider several proposed changes to the city’s charter in November.Among the proposals Akron City Council approved Monday…