Pinocchio, a new canal, numbered addresses, senior housing and clean money | Akron at 200

This week in local history, Akron changed addresses, library celebrated children’s book, a hotel became senior housing and voters rejected reform.
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Akron at 200: A big dig, a great show, a loud shriek and Tiger Woods | Local history

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the ...
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Akron marks North American First People's Day in a contentious era

People celebrating North American First Peoples Day in Akron walk along Portage Path. Akron is marking North American First People’s Day on Monday. It's the annual celebration meant to honor the ...
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Could Akron's historic Firestone plant be saved from the wrecking ball? Stark County developer says he's interested

A Stark County-based developer is in talks to repurpose Akron’s historic Firestone building, which is currently slated for demolition unless a new use is found by mid-November. Steve Coon, owner of ...