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LeBron James fronts initiative with Canyon to change lives through bicycling

When LeBron James was a child in Akron, Ohio, the bike helped him overcome barriers and gave him joys, freedoms and accessibility he otherwise wouldn't have had.

Cycling Weekly · Jul 15, 2024

No arrests yet in street party shooting that killed 1, injured 27 in Ohio

Police investigating a shooting at a street party in Akron that left one dead have increased the number injured by three

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Akron, Ohio Shooting Leaves 25 Injured, 1 Dead

Recent shootings in Akron, Ohio, and Gila River Reservation underscore the urgent need for community cooperation in solving mass violence incidents.

Deadly Shooting At Akron Street Party Leaves One Dead

Tragic shooting incident at Akron street party leaves one dead and 24 wounded. Police seek suspects and urge witnesses to come forward.

Police probing deadly street party in Ohio believe drive-by shooter opened fire

Police investigating a deadly shooting at a street party in Akron over the weekend think at least one person opened fire on the crowd from a vehicle, killing one person and wounding 24 others

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024

Police Search For Suspect In Akron Mass Shooting

Authorities seek suspect in Akron mass shooting at birthday party. Community urged to help identify perpetrator. Mayor vows to combat gun violence.

Akron, Ohio Officials Seek Information On Mass Shooting

Akron, Ohio officials seek information on a recent mass shooting that left over two dozen injured and one dead. Community support and cooperation are vital...

Ohio officials urge witnesses to come forward with information after shooting kills one and wounds 24

A 27-year-old man is dead following a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio that injured 24

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024

Fatal Shooting At Ohio Street Party Leaves 1 Dead

Tragic shooting incident in Akron, Ohio, leaves one dead and 24 injured, prompting police investigation and community concerns.

Overnight shooting in Ohio street kills 1, wounds 2 dozen others, some critically, police say

Police in Akron say an early morning shooting Sunday killed one person and injured 24 others, some critically

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024

Mass Shooting In Ohio Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured

Authorities investigate a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio, with one fatality and multiple injuries. Community support is crucial.

Game times set for two more Ohio State football contests this fall

Some OSU football game times for your planning consideration. #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

Plaza dedicated at the site where Sojourner Truth gave her 1851 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech

Hundreds gathered in an Ohio city to unveil a plaza and statue dedicated to abolitionist Sojourner Truth at the very spot where the women’s rights pioneer gave an iconic 1851 speech known as “Ain’t I a Woman?”

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Browns to meet virtually with Yale WR Mason Tipton

Could the Akron native return to Northeast Ohio?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 10, 2023

LeBron James museum will open later this month

A museum featuring items that commemorate some of LeBron James' biggest career accomplishments will open soon in Akron, Ohio.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

LeBron James' rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio

LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Chrissie Hynde: ‘I’m more relaxed now. Ageing is like being a pothead again’

The Pretenders frontwoman takes questions from famous fans and Observer readers on her relentless creativity, rethinking her hippy youth, and her cruelty-free farm

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023

WATCH: Sights and sounds from Deshaun Watson’s 7-on-7 camp

The tournament was held in Akron on Tuesday

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The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

May the Fourth be 'I do': Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddings

When Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio was officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth — essentially a holiday for fans of the franchise — the couple felt the force calling them to commit to the ceremony

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

Akron temporarily bans use of nonlethal force on protesters

Authorities in an Ohio city have agreed to temporarily bar the use of tear gas, pepper spray and other types of nonlethal force against nonviolent protesters

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Activists demand police reform after Jayland Walker decision

Social justice activists are calling for police reforms and marching through the streets of Akron, Ohio, a day after a grand jury declined to indict eight police officers in the shooting of Jayland Walker

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

US officers won’t be charged in ‘grievous’ Jayland Walker killing

Walker fired at police first, attorney general says, as grand jury votes not to charge officers who shot him 46 times.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Police shooting of Jayland Walker might face more scrutiny

The deadly police shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, by eight officers last summer sparked protests in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, and led to calls for a federal investigation

Guitar World · Apr 7, 2023

NAMM 2023: EarthQuaker Devices unveils the Aurelius tri-voice chorus – and promises it’s “not your run-of-the-mill chorus pedal”

The Akron builder’s new triple threat offers a Boss CE-1-inspired chorus, vibrato and rotary in one pedal

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2023

LeBron James just opened a Starbucks in Akron, Ohio — but with a positive twist

LeBron James just opened a Starbucks in his hometown with the aim of training its employees to enjoy a prosperous career in hospitality.

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