Connected Learning Center opens at Akron Boys & Girls ClubNew learning center at Steve Wise Club aims to bridge digital divide with access to high-speed internet, Dell computers, digital learning resources Akron Mayor Shammas Malik joined representatives from AT&T and the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio to celebrate the opening of a new Connected Learning Center at the Steve Wise Club. Photoakron.com9d agoWhole story →TechnologyShammas Malik
Former Summit County Common Pleas Judge Ted Schneiderman dies at 94Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says well-respected judge was an OSU fanatic who became known as the "mayor of Rockynol" in recent years.Akron Beacon Journal12d agoWhole story →JusticeShammas Malikjudge passing
Akron mayor raises concerns about 3 charter proposals on Nov. 3 ballotAkron Mayor Shammas Malik is speaking out against 2 charter amendments about housing and has concerns about a policing proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot.Akron Beacon Journal18d agoWhole story →JusticeBuildShammas Malikakron charter amendment vote
Akron announces new small business initiativeAkron Mayor Shammas Malik says the city's new Small Business Enterprise initiative is a way to expand the base of contractors for municipal work.Akron Beacon Journal1mo agoWhole story →EconomyBuildShammas Malikakron small business initiative launch
CitiCenter project gets underway in downtown AkronKickoff event marks beginning of transforming historic building into apartments From left, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, Welty Enterprises CEO Don Taylor and Summit County Assistant Chief of Staff Greta Johnson celebrate at the Sept. 10 CitiCenter Project kickoff event. DOWNTOWN AKRON — After years of planning, financing challenges and delays, redevelopment…akron.com1mo agoWhole story →BuildShammas Malikciticenter redevelopment kickoff
Akron announces new small business initiativeAkron Mayor Shammas Malik says the city's new Small Business Enterprise initiative is a way to expand the base of contractors for municipal work.Akron Beacon Journal1mo agoWhole story →EconomyBuildShammas Malikakron small business initiative launch
Akron mayor raises concerns about 3 charter proposals on Nov. 3 ballotAkron Mayor Shammas Malik is speaking out against 2 charter amendments about housing and has concerns about a policing proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot.Akron Beacon Journal18d agoWhole story →JusticeBuildShammas Malikakron charter amendment vote
Akron mayor addresses firing of officer, settlement with Tucker estateIn an interview following new steps to address the fatal shooting of Jazmir Tucker, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says city must adopt better practices.Akron Beacon Journal2mo agoWhole story →JusticeShammas Malikakron police settlement
City expands Akron Street TeamMalik increases investment threefold following pilot with MBHG AKRON — Mayor Shammas Malik has expanded the City of Akron Street Team from a successful pilot into a citywide violence prevention initiative. With the unanimous approval of Akron City Council June 29, the funding will expand the city’s partnership with Minority Behavioral Health Group…akron.com4mo agoWhole story →JusticeShammas Malikakron street team expansion
Akron mayor launches Youth Climate Action FundProgram will support youth-led climate projects across city Shown, from left: University of Akron student Wren Hoertdoefer, Garfield Community Learning Center College and Career Academy coach Clayton Cundiff, Akron Public Schools Environmental Protection Career Pathway instructor Carrie Soful, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, City of Akron Director of…akron.com3mo agoWhole story →PlanetShammas Malikyouth climate action fund launch
Made in Akron: Mayor debuts pre-approved home designsThe city of Akron has debuted 10 residential home plans that Mayor Shammas Malik's administration said will simplify the building process.Akron Beacon Journal2mo agoWhole story →BuildShammas Malikakron housing initiative
Rep. Sykes presents more than $1 million in ceremonial checks for Akron Infrastructure ProjectsU.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (center) presented a $1.2 million check to Akron Mayor Shammas Malik (left) with the support of several city officials. AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) Aug. 21 presented ceremonial checks totaling $1.45 million to the City of Akron for the Downtown Akron Main Street Project and the East Copleyakron.com2mo agoWhole story →JusticeBuildShammas Malikakron infrastructure funding
Akron cuts ribbon at city’s first esports game roomShown above, several community leaders came together July 1 to cut the ribbon on Akron’s first esports game room, shown below right, at the Judge James R. Williams Lawton Street Community Center. Photos courtesy of the City of Akron WEST AKRON — Mayor Shammas Malik and community partners officially cut the ribbon on the city’sakron.com4mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEducationShammas Malikesports game room opening
