There's no place like home for LeBron. And there's no one quite like LeBron for Akron.
@KingJames
and his high school court reunited on the court and the city later feasted on his pizza ad. Check out this gallery of images from LeBron's busy day in Akron
Goodyear said a slide shown in a Kansas television news report purporting to show a zero tolerance policy was not from or distributed by the corporation and was not part of employee training. Here's the latest from
@JimMackinnonABJ
.
Police have charged Andrew Walls, 26, with possessing a firearm while intoxicated and assaulting a 23-year-old Black woman after video captured what appeared to be Walls hurling racial and derogatory slurs at her and others.
The Akron duo’s new album, “Delta Kream," will feature cover songs from Mississippi blues musicians who influenced singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney when they were first starting out. Listen to the first single off the album
The Cleveland mailing company that botched the first 95,000 Summit County absentee ballots earlier this month botched a second batch of ballots that were supposed to be mailed last week.
A constitutional amendment backed by Republicans and county prosecutors won easy approval from Ohio voters on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.
Akron City Council members passed legislation Monday asking Ohio lawmakers to make it illegal for employers to punish or fire workers based on hair style.
It's official: Amazon is builiding in Akron. The e-commerce giant finally laid claim to the fulfillment center planned at the former Rolling Acres Mall site on the southwestern edge of town. The facility is expected to bring 1,500 new jobs to the city.
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@ohiodotcom
to
@beaconjournal
to better reflect our coverage of Summit County and neighboring counties. You’ll find the same great local content here. We appreciate your following and readership.
Akron has agreed not to use tear gas, pepper spray and other types of force against protesters after a local group sued the city in federal court for using excessive force in peaceful demonstrations.
50 years ago today, tragedy struck on the Kent State University campus when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire during a protest, killing four people and injuring nine. These photos look back at the events of May 4, 1970.
Single mom Julia Livingston of Akron took a chance four years ago to break out of unfulfilling jobs. On Saturday, about 50 people — including her three children — who watched her journey cheered her on at NEOMED’s graduation ceremony in Akron.
Renowned artist Don Drumm has had this idea in mind for five years. Not until he got a call from someone at
@KingJames
@IPROMISESchool
did he know where it should go
The Swensons Drive-In Restaurant chain is celebrating 85 years this year after opening on South Hawkins Avenue in Akron in 1934. Here’s a look at the Rubber City staple (a favorite of
@KingJames
) and home of the Galley Boy over the years.
It was never close. Democrats swept Tuesday’s elections for Akron City Hall, giving Dan Horrigan friendly and fresh faces on City Council to work with in his second term as mayor of Akron.
KK's Priest, the new heavy metal outfit featuring former Judas Priest singer and Akron native Tim "Ripper" Owens, has released its debut single, "Hellfire Thunderbolt." We have the details.
John Adams won't be banging the drum at Cleveland's home opener Monday. But don't worry, special guest
@patrickcarney
will fill in to keep the rhythm going
LeBron James can check another box off his long list of accomplishments — a cereal box. The Akron native and NBA superstar is the next Wheaties Athlete.
As he enters Heinz Field for today's
#Browns
/
#Steelers
game, wide receiver Jarvis Landry is seen wearing a "Revenge" shirt. Photo by
@PMasturzo_ABJ
.
A plastics company in Stow has quickly remade its business to help fight coronavirus and plans to soon begin shipping 1.5 million to 2 million face shields a week.
We all know what happened on May 4, 1970. A special new Beacon Journal interactive map shows you how events unfolded on the Kent State campus that fateful day.
“I Promise,” a documentary from LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment, debuts Monday on the new streaming service Quibi. The piece delves into the first year of the collaboration between James and Akron Public Schools on the I Promise School.
via
@ByGeorgeThomas
: Congratulations are in order for Matthew Cherry. The former Akron Zips football player took home an Oscar tonight for his animated short.