Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio is one of a number of local nonprofits receiving a grant from the Millennium Fund for Children. Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 26 grants totaling $49,000 to children’s programs throughout Greater Akron. The community foundation’s … [Read More...]
People
Akron Marathon announces Verrelle L. Wyatt as new race director for 2020 season
The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation staff and Board of Directors have named seasoned runner Verrelle L. Wyatt their new race director, … [Read More...]
Katie Beck named Executive Director of North Akron CDC
North Akron Community Development Corp. (NACDC) has named Katie Beck as its new executive director. Beck, who formerly managed the Exchange … [Read More...]
Neighborhoods
Akron Rubberducks to host job fairs in February, March
The Akron RubberDucks is hosting three job fairs for the 2020 season-- the Food & Beverage Job Fairs on Thurs., Feb. 26 and Tues., March 9, and the annual Akron Baseball Job Fair on Tues., Feb. 25, for … [Read More...]
Akron Art Bomb Brigade hosts 3rd Annual Flannel Fest Feb. 15
Akron Art Bomb Brigade, a community arts project that breathes new life into Akron neighborhoods through vibrant public murals, will host its 3rd Annual Flannel & Music Fest fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7 … [Read More...]
Akron Soul Train hosts open mic event Feb. 22
Akron Soul Train will host an open mic, featuring poet Damien McClendon, Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Akron Soul Train gallery, 191 King James Way, in downtown Akron. McClendon is a Kent State … [Read More...]
