/community Community en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:55:06 GMT /community/2025-07-03/akron-named-all-american-city-for-sustainability-community-engagement-efforts Akron was recognized as an All-American City by the National Civic League. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:55:06 GMT /community/2025-07-03/akron-named-all-american-city-for-sustainability-community-engagement-efforts Avantika Pai /reporters-notebook/2025-07-03/to-build-community-in-mansfield-skateboarding-does-the-trick The latest Sound of Us series by 91¸£Àû highlights the stories of skates in Mansfield. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:30:32 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-07-03/to-build-community-in-mansfield-skateboarding-does-the-trick Richard Cunningham /community/2025-07-03/how-a-summit-county-mom-helps-kids-with-autism-go-to-summer-camp Sarah Kovit Hanna said she struggled to find an all day, all summer, inclusive camp for her son Jacob, so she started her own nonprofit to help meet the needs of families with kids with autism. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:10:00 GMT /community/2025-07-03/how-a-summit-county-mom-helps-kids-with-autism-go-to-summer-camp Abigail Bottar /community/2025-07-03/these-northeast-ohioans-arent-celebrating-the-fourth-of-july-heres-why As nationwide protests under President Donald Trump march on this holiday weekend, some opposed to his administration say they won't celebrate the Fourth of July. But others say they're reclaiming what it means to be a patriot. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT /community/2025-07-03/these-northeast-ohioans-arent-celebrating-the-fourth-of-july-heres-why Abbey Marshall /community/2025-07-02/vigil-scheduled-wednesday-for-missing-canton-drag-performer-amid-increased-sense-of-urgency A missing Canton drag performer has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:13:22 GMT /community/2025-07-02/vigil-scheduled-wednesday-for-missing-canton-drag-performer-amid-increased-sense-of-urgency J. Nungesser /community/2025-07-02/stan-hywet-wants-help-compiling-the-families-that-built-akron-exhibit Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is collecting documents - such as family records and diaries - that capture key moments in Akron’s history for a new exhibit. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:29:06 GMT /community/2025-07-02/stan-hywet-wants-help-compiling-the-families-that-built-akron-exhibit Nicolette Gasiewski /community/2025-07-02/analysis-billionaire-team-owners-of-browns-cavaliers-pursue-clashing-visions-of-urban-development While the Haslams' Cleveland Browns have their sights set on the suburbs, Dan Gilbert continues his investment in Downtown Cleveland, crafting contrasting visions for urban development. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:06:00 GMT /community/2025-07-02/analysis-billionaire-team-owners-of-browns-cavaliers-pursue-clashing-visions-of-urban-development Steven Litt /community/2025-07-02/america-has-a-major-birthday-coming-up-heres-what-to-expect-for-the-big-2-5-0 It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:24:00 GMT /community/2025-07-02/america-has-a-major-birthday-coming-up-heres-what-to-expect-for-the-big-2-5-0 Chloe Veltman /community/2025-07-01/fireworks-wont-light-up-the-fourth-of-july-in-at-least-two-northeast-ohio-cities North Canton and East Palestine have both cancelled their annual fireworks displays in 2025 for various reasons. Issues include funding and lack of a suitable location. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:03:06 GMT /community/2025-07-01/fireworks-wont-light-up-the-fourth-of-july-in-at-least-two-northeast-ohio-cities Nicolette Gasiewski /community/2025-07-01/planning-to-set-off-fireworks-this-fourth-of-july-experts-urge-caution Northeast Ohio experts agree the best way to avoid fireworks injuries is not to fire them yourself. Still planning to? Here's what to know. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:54:55 GMT /community/2025-07-01/planning-to-set-off-fireworks-this-fourth-of-july-experts-urge-caution Jonathan Beard