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Akron Podcast

Do you live in Akron, Ohio? Want to keep up with what is going on in your city? This podcast is for you. We will cover local news (the good and the bad), Entertainment schedules, Updates on what your local representatives are up to (in a "just the facts / Non-biased fashion), and whatever else you'd like to hear.

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Shooting Scares and Mayor's Reports: Just Another Day in Akron
May 9, 2026

Shooting Scares and Mayor's Reports: Just Another Day in Akron

Lots of news today, along with an extended look at a new report from the Mayor. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting the show. PLEASE help support this show. Every little helps. It takes a lot of time, and I do m...
Voting on Tuesday: Because Who Doesn't Love a Good Local Levy?
May 4, 2026

Voting on Tuesday: Because Who Doesn't Love a Good Local Levy?

Voting This Week in Akron I’m turning my attention to local politics this week, and honestly, there’s a lot going on with the upcoming primary elections. There’s a real sense of urgency here—between school funding proposals a...
Congresswoman Sykes is Bringing Millions to the Area
May 1, 2026

Congresswoman Sykes is Bringing Millions to the Area

Congresswoman Emilia Sykes is Bringing Money to the Area Federal funding is flowing into Summit County, and it’s a mixed bag of good news and head-scratchers. Projects on the docket include a whopping $1.2 million for South M...
Louigi's Now Accepting Credit Cards!
April 21, 2026

Louigi's Now Accepting Credit Cards!

LOUIGI'S FINALLY ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS! Exciting developments are unfolding in Akron with the announcement that Luigi's Pizza is now accepting credit cards. Yes, you heard that right! This revelation feels like a miracle happen...

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Shammas Malik Shares His Vision for Akron’s Future in Sustainable Manufacturing
May 8, 2026

Shammas Malik Shares His Vision for Akron’s Future in Sustainable Man…

How Akron Is Reinventing Itself as the Polymer Capital of the WorldFor decades, Akron was known around the globe as the “Rubber Capital of the World.” Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire built an industrial powerhous…

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The Civic Featured on WKYC: Don't Judge a Book By the Cover
Nov. 22, 2022

The Civic Featured on WKYC: Don't Judge a Book By the Cover

.Don’t Judge the Outside: Inside Akron’s Stunning Civic TheatreFrom the outside, it looks like a large brick building sitting quietly on South Main Street in downtown Akron.But step through the doors of the Akron Civic Theatre and…

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