Understanding Akron's neighborhoods in 30 maps Jason Segedy is Director of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study. I have written before about the important of rejecting false choices when it comes to discussing our places. Most urban places are large and diverse enough that they cannot easily be pigeonholed or painted with an overly broad-brush. Is Akron … [Read more...]
City looking to hire a dozen new police officers
The city of Akron is accepting applications for the position of police officer now through January 23. The city will give new police exams in the third week of February with the intent to hire approximately 12 new police officers, initially. The eligible list generated from the test is good for 18 months from the date it is established, and historically, the city has hired more … [Read more...]