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More Northeast Ohioans, food banks struggle with rising food costs, hunger relief groups say

Abigail Bottar

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank says food insecurity is on the rise in Summit County. Leaders from food banks met this week to discuss how to meet this increased need.

Ronald Carroll, 29, talks about his plans for moving and home ownership outside of the North Hill five-bedroom house he and his family have rent in Akron on Thursday Jan. 21, 20201. Carroll, his wife and their three sons pay $750 a month for rent.

Economy

2020 Didn’t Stunt the Big Business of Renting in Akron

Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal

Despite the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, Akron's rental market continues to grow.

Tony Sullivan gestures as he talks outside of his apartment in the Timbertop Apartment complex in Akron on Sunday Jan.31, 20201. Sullivan's rent has gone up from $485 to $600 in the five to six years he's lived there.

Economy

Akron Deals With the True Cost of Renting

Doug Livingston/The Akron Beacon Journal

Median gross rent in Akron is higher than every city in Ohio except for Columbus.

Government & Politics

New Akron Councilman Working to Illuminate His Ward

Jennifer Conn

If the North Akron neighborhood looks a little brighter after dark this winter, it could be the result of newly elected Akron City Councilman Phil…

Community

Nonprofit Aims to Increase Homeownership in Akron's North Hill Neighborhood

A local organization is working to increase homeownership in Akron's North Hill neighborhood. Legacies of Success is a religious nonprofit that works with…

photo of Akron neighborhood next to I-77

Community

Morning Headlines: Ohio Home Sales Plummet, Akron to Continue Great Streets Initiative

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, April 23:Ohio home sales plummet;Akron to continue Great Streets Initiative;Pro Football Hall of Fame asks…

Community

Morning Headlines: Akron City Hospital Diverts Trauma Patients, NWS Warns of Flooding in NE Ohio

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, Feb. 1:Akron City Hospital diverts trauma patients;National Weather Service warns of flooding in NE…

Community

Morning Headlines: Ex-Gov. Kasich Lands Talent Agent, Rep. Ryan Moves to Censure Iowa Congressman

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, Jan. 15:Ex-Gov. John Kasich lands talent agent;Rep. Ryan moves to consure Iowa Congressman;Cuyahoga County…

Community

Akron Businesses Will Receive Façade Grants

Small Akron businesses will receive grants to renovate their façades through a program that targets neglected areas for improvement.The grants come from…

Community

Morning Headlines: Drug Exposure Sickens Guards, Inmates; FirstEnergy to Close Remaining Coal Plants

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, August 30:Suspected fentanyl exposure sends guards, inmates to hospital;FirstEnergy Solutions to close…