/news/tags/akron-downtown Akron downtown en-US Copyright Thu, 11 May 2023 23:44:02 GMT /economy/2023-05-11/akron-looks-ahead-to-a-downtown-without-firstenergy FirstEnergy announced on Wednesday that it will be relocating its headquarters to West Akron. The departure could have a big impact on Downtowbn Thu, 11 May 2023 23:44:02 GMT /economy/2023-05-11/akron-looks-ahead-to-a-downtown-without-firstenergy Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Ward 4 Akron City Councilmember Russ Neal happened upon the protest right after the police arrived. He says protesters should be able to demonstrate in their own communities but understands first responders' concerns about emergency vehicles getting through protests. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:57:45 GMT /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-18/akron-pastors-call-for-justice-after-jayland-walker-grand-jury-decision A group of local pastors and church members held a prayer vigil Tuesday night for Jayland Walker. The decision by a grand jury to not indict the eight Akron police officers involved in his death was released Monday. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:01:23 GMT /community/2023-04-18/akron-pastors-call-for-justice-after-jayland-walker-grand-jury-decision Abigail Bottar /news/community/2022-08-23/akrons-designated-outdoor-refreshment-area-dora-expands-to-40-businesses-across-downtown Patrons can now purchase alcoholic drinks and take them across the downtown area. The boundary was extended from 20 to 145 acres, from Lock 15 Brewing to R. Shea Brewing. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:29:43 GMT /news/community/2022-08-23/akrons-designated-outdoor-refreshment-area-dora-expands-to-40-businesses-across-downtown Anna Huntsman /news/arts-culture/2021-03-12/downtown-akron-businesses-roll-out-st-patricks-plans-without-parade The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of the parade for the second year in a row Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:30:02 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-03-12/downtown-akron-businesses-roll-out-st-patricks-plans-without-parade Kabir Bhatia /news/community/2018-09-12/akrons-42-5-million-main-street-corridor-project-officially-gets-underway Akron city leaders held an official groundbreaking today for the four-year, $42.5 million project to transform Main Street.The project is focused on… Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:30:20 GMT /news/community/2018-09-12/akrons-42-5-million-main-street-corridor-project-officially-gets-underway Kabir Bhatia /news/community/2018-05-30/local-group-plans-year-round-market-for-downtown-akron The lease for Akron’s proposed year-round farmers’ market has been signed.Countryside Conservancy, which holds seasonal markets near Highland Square, is… Wed, 30 May 2018 20:47:12 GMT /news/community/2018-05-30/local-group-plans-year-round-market-for-downtown-akron /news/economy/2018-03-11/akrons-main-street-re-do-gets-8-million-and-construction-could-begin-this-year Akron now has $13 million to put toward its re-making of Main Street, thanks to a second federal grant. WKSU’s Kabir Bhatia takes a looks at the planned… Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:21:47 GMT /news/economy/2018-03-11/akrons-main-street-re-do-gets-8-million-and-construction-could-begin-this-year Kabir Bhatia