/news/tags/james-hardy James Hardy en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:50:44 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-18/akron-becomes-latest-ohio-city-to-propose-capping-third-party-food-delivery-fees Akron City Council passed legislation earlier in the week to cap food delivery fees charged to restaurants at 15%. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:50:44 GMT /news/economy/2021-03-18/akron-becomes-latest-ohio-city-to-propose-capping-third-party-food-delivery-fees Abigail Bottar /news/environment-energy/2021-02-09/akron-looks-to-increase-tree-canopy-following-study The city sought to study its tree coverage to see how much has been lost during a major sewer construction project and now wants to advance equity with future efforts. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:09:01 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-02-09/akron-looks-to-increase-tree-canopy-following-study Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2020-04-24/local-leaders-say-message-from-federal-government-feels-like-let-them-eat-cake The latest round of federal assistance in the fight against COVID-19 includes more money for small businesses and aid for hospitals.State and local… Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:10:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-04-24/local-leaders-say-message-from-federal-government-feels-like-let-them-eat-cake Sarah Taylor /news/health-science/2020-04-22/major-summer-events-at-akrons-lock-3-postponed As Ohio works toward lifting its stay at home mandate, Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton said allowing large… Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:49:27 GMT /news/health-science/2020-04-22/major-summer-events-at-akrons-lock-3-postponed /news/community/2019-12-02/akron-leaders-lay-out-5-year-strategic-plan-to-improve-equitable-growth The city of Akron has had a goal to increase its population and now has a plan to make that happen. The five year plan focuses on equitable growth that… Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:22:15 GMT /news/community/2019-12-02/akron-leaders-lay-out-5-year-strategic-plan-to-improve-equitable-growth /news/economy/2018-04-23/akron-officials-say-theyre-at-the-two-yard-line-in-getting-the-bowery-project-moving Officials in Akron say they’re at “the two-yard line” when it comes to securing funding for the long-delayed, $40 million Bowery redevelopment project.The… Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:57:08 GMT /news/economy/2018-04-23/akron-officials-say-theyre-at-the-two-yard-line-in-getting-the-bowery-project-moving Kabir Bhatia /news/government-politics/2018-04-23/akrons-new-deal-with-oriana-house-will-address-audit-concerns Akron City Council is expected to approve a contract tonight for treatment of people with drug addictions. The new package addresses concerns raised in an… Mon, 23 Apr 2018 09:15:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-04-23/akrons-new-deal-with-oriana-house-will-address-audit-concerns M.L. Schultze /news/community/2018-03-23/akron-gets-127-000-to-plan-the-next-decade-of-bike-lanes Akron is getting $127,000 to plan for a grid of bicycle lanes throughout the city.The city says the Knight Foundation grant will help make Akron more… Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:45:33 GMT /news/community/2018-03-23/akron-gets-127-000-to-plan-the-next-decade-of-bike-lanes Kabir Bhatia /news/community/2016-07-28/federal-grant-kickstarts-the-transformation-of-downtown-akrons-main-street The federal transportation department has awarded the city of Akron $5 million to help transform Main Street into more than just a thoroughfare. Akron… Fri, 29 Jul 2016 01:16:34 GMT /news/community/2016-07-28/federal-grant-kickstarts-the-transformation-of-downtown-akrons-main-street