Akron Podcast

The Mayor of Akron Will No Seek Re-Election "After much consideration and self-reflection, I have decided not to seek a third term as the mayor of this great city," Horrigan wrote in an emailed statement. "My reasons are my own, and they are without regret." Get Registered to Vote The deadline to register to vote in Ohio's upcoming election is Oct. 11 and early voting begins Oct. 12. Check out the...

Today is a special episode of the Akron Podcast. I saw where "Just a Dad From Akron" was coming to the Akron Civic. The more I looked into it, the more I wanted to meet the man behind the movement. His documentary is showing at the Civic on October 1 at 7 PM and in true Kenny Lambert fashion, the tickets are free. If you've never been to the Civic, this would be a great time to come. Support the m...

Why Are You in Downtown Akron at 3:30 AM? Tyrone Brown is saying that police officers loaded him into a cruiser and drove him away from a crowd that had gathered after the bars closed that early Sunday morning on Aug. 28. They pulled into the campus of the I Promise School, There, handcuffed in the backseat, he said officers opened the door, punched him in the face, dragged the skin off his wrists...

Who Gets to Vote? Ohio Issue 2 Ohio voters will decide this fall whether noncitizens can vote in local elections. State Issue 2, which would change the state constitution if a  majority votes "yes" , proposes that only adult U.S. citizens who legally reside and are registered to vote in Ohio for at least 30 days can cast a ballot in future state and local elections. Backers of the amendment s...

Today we start off using data from a page from the Beacon Journal that lists critical violations from Summit Country Restaurants. The worst? Eddy's Deli & Restaurant 4581 Kent RD, Stow Lock 3 Update They are going to update the .3.3 Acres to be more like a park with playgrounds to use year round. More information . It will take a year for all of the construction to finish. Akron Events Calenda...

As I get organized after my trip to speak at a podcast conference, I wanted to take a quick second and ask for your feedback. Go to www.akronpodcast.com/contact Go to www.akronpodcast.com and use the microphone in the bottom right-hand corner. Help me make the best Akron Ohio podcast! Thanks in Advance. Dave Jackson  2018 Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee Podcast Consultant, Speaker, Author&nbs...

Porchrokr is Tomorrow The PorchRokr celebrates 10 years of live music and getting out the meet your neighbors. WKSU has put out a cool guide to get the most out of the event. Watch The Steelers Vs Browns at Canal Park The Akron RubberDucks are holding a watch party for the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns Thursday night game, Sept. 22. Gates will open at 7 p.m. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. at First...

I Went Down to Lock 3 I went to Lock 3 this weekend and I have to tell you it was wonderful. I'm not sure what I expected besides no parking or expensive parking, but the whole day was wonderful. Affordable Concession stands Clean Restrooms Free Parking (Right Next Door) I also discovered lock 4 which has more small theater stages. It was lovely. If you haven't gone down yet, you should as they ar...

Remediation is where there is an old site that is not being used, and more than likely unsafe, and it is slated to be cleaned up According to this article in the Beacon Journal , there are 11 sites. Some of which are old buildings from the days of the rubber plants, old golf courses and more. Akron Events See the calendar and buy tickets at www.akronpodcast.com/events Support the Show If we met fo...

Freedom Tailight Project A person using the name Madonna has organized the Freedom Tailight Project . “Jayland Walker was pulled over for (an equipment violation) and ended up dead,” said lead organizer Madonna, who uses that name in protesting spaces for her safety and privacy. “We know that can happen to anybody. More often it happens to Black and brown and Indigenous folks because that’s statis...

Akron's Night Out While neighborhoods like Goodyear Heights canceled their nights out celebrations due to safety concerns, the night went off without a hitch (at least that I can see) Ironically before the night out event a 29-year-old man shot while walking Wednesday evening on Chittenden Street in Akron's East Akron neighborhood around 6:30 PM See Akron Shooting map. Teenagers with Uzis...

Sales Tax Vacation Ohio's sales tax holiday is coming. And that means summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be going back to school. The state's tax-free weekend for school supplies will be from Aug. 5 to Aug. 7 this year. The sales tax rates across northern Ohio range from 6.75% to a high of 8% in Cuyahoga County. The tax break will be for school supplies and some clothing purcha...

Get Your Driver's License Back If you need legal assistance with your criminal record or with restoring your driver's license, there are volunteers that can help! The University of Akron School of Law is offering a Reentry Clinic on August 13, 2022. See the link for details: http://ow.ly/mqSg50Ia6RA Schedule from 9-noon but may close sooner if they get to capacity. So get their first. 1040...

I do try to find non-violent stories to talk about, but some weeks its hard. My plan is to bring four stories when I get four stories to talk about. Today it just seems like everybody is shooting everybody. Akron Ward 4 Meeting Akron City Council member Russel Neal (D-Ward 4) will host a meeting Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawton Street Community Center, 1225 Lawton St. Police Chief Steve Mylett an...

Jayland Walker Update After the eight officers shot and struck Walker 46 times, an officer who arrived seconds later rolled Walker onto his stomach and pulled his hands behind his body while another officer handcuffed Walker. Other officers, some with rifles, said they provided “lethal coverage” until his body was secured. More Info Night Out Returns National Night Out event at Patterson Baseball...

Buy Me a Coffee Do consider Buying Me a Coffee if this made you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate or entertain you. Tecquila and Tigers The Akron Zoo plans to raise a glass and toast its tigers at a special after-hours event for adults and kid-friendly event the day before. To mark Tiger Day, the zoo is hosting its first adults-only Tequila ‘n Tigers event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 30. Tickets a...

I went to catch the conclusion of the All American Soap Box Derby and met some great people and I interview some drivers who were done for the day to get some behind-the-scenes insights into what it is like to be a derby racer. Karlye Murphy was the All-American Soap Box Derby champion for the rally super stock division, making her the first person to ever win four All-American titles. Here are th...

The Soap Box Derby is in Town The derby is in town, and even if you don't go, buy a ticket to keep this tradition going to see its 85th year. Derby history from the Beacon Fairadaise at the Summit County Fair Gates will open at 10 a.m. every day except Thursday, when they will open at 11 a.m. Parking is free. Unless otherwise noted, general admission is $10 for ages 9-64 and $3 for ages 2-8 an...

Akron Leaders Ask For Deescalation Jayland Walker's Funeral was this week. The pastors and the mayor ask for things to de-escalate so we could talk to each other. Meanwhile, two police held this guy down on Tuesday see twitter. and this video of Akron policemen punching someone who was already behind held by two policemen in the face multiple times. see video It seems de-escalate has different...

So you want to take a stand and be heard. How do you do that in a city under curfew without going to jail? The Beacon Journal gave some pointers that start with, don't have drives or weapons on you. Remember the goal is a PEACEFUL PROTEST. There have been reports of people being driven into the city to stir things up. Be safe. Check out the new Events Calendar and take in a show Support this p...

Today I play the 8 seconds of gunshots that took the life of Jayland Walker. It's hard to listen to. I also play the opinion of a cop from the Officer Tatum show . Suicide in the Black Community Event Full Story Jayland Walker Protests Turn Vilent Full Story Akron Events Calendar For the full list and to buy tickets, see akronpodcast.com/events Blossom Music Center Do's and Don'ts Full...

Fireworks Displays in Akron Just a quick update as we weren't sure what the deal is with holiday firework displays. The downtown fireworks display will be set off at the conclusion of the RubberDucks baseball game Monday night. The city's other firework displays will be launched from  Patterson Park Sports Complex  in North Hill and the  Akron Executive Airport  at 9:45 p.m. in East Akron....

Akron Cancels Rib White and Blue Due to protests in the city, pretty much the holiday weekend has been canceled. see story Jaylen Walker Killed After Car Chase See Story See Chris Rock Weinermobile Will Be in Town Thursday, June 30th Orrville Firefighters Fire in the Sky Celebration Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: 440 N Elm St, Orrville, OH Friday, July 1st Buehlers Fresh Foods Visit Time: 9:00 AM...

Here is what is happening in Akron Ohio City Council Prayer  What I don't understand is why this woman is upset about a religion she does not participate in. We need to quit getting offended for people. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/05/15/akron-city-council-criticized-offering-mostly-christian-prayers/9716205002/ Rubber City Heritage Trail Bikers and Hikers can now connect to o...

Become an Akron Cop! The Akron police force is looking to add 50 people to their force. In this episode, we find out what it takes, how much it pays, what kind of benefits, and where to sign up. Starting pay $58,864! After three years $68,764! Paid while attending the academy College Tuition through the City of Akron’s Workforce Development Program Tuition Free in-house APD Police Academy 14 Paid...