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Residents gathered at Lock 3 for the Longest Table Akron, a community potluck designed to bring neighbors together over shared food. Organizers said the event aimed to address food insecurity while building connections and bridging social and political divides — one plate at a time.

"Twin Peaks" actor Ray Wise returned to his hometown in Akron to meet fans and talk about his life, work and growing up in Akron.

Akron's planning commission has approved the Innerbelt Master Plan, initial plans for the decommissioned stretch of highway near Downtown.

The city completed repairs to a section of a sewer connection blocked by a root ball and restored service to the home. The homeowner wants the city to replace the entire connection.

City officials have agreed to save parts of the historic clock tower, including clock components and bricks, and demolish the remainder of the building. The decision comes after months of residents and elected officials asking the city to preserve the building.

Fusco's 40-year political career included serving on city council, as deputy service director under Mayor Don Plusquellic and a six-month stint as mayor in 2015.

City council requested a few changes to Mayor Shammas Malik's original budget proposal, including increasing stipends for the Citizens' Police Oversight Board and additional funding for Keep Akron Beautiful.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik introduced the 2026 operating budget Monday, detailing $785 million in expenditures. The budget is about $14 million less than in 2025.

Former Chief City Prosecutor Craig Morgan took over as chief of public safety in January. In his role as prosecutor, he worked closely with the police department, a relationship he's eager to strengthen in his new role, he said.

Akron's Citizens' Police Oversight Board released its 2025 annual report Thursday, detailing structural challenges the board is still facing nearly three years after its first meeting.