Legislation to combat catalytic converter theft signed into lawPhoto courtesy of the office of state Rep. Bill Roemer COLUMBUS — State Rep. Bill Romer (R-District 31) announced that Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 210, legislation to protect Ohioans from catalytic converter theft, into Ohio law. The bill, spearheaded by Roemer and state Rep. Phil Plummber (R-District 39), intends to better protect consumersakron.com12d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticeMike DeWineHR 210catalytic converter theft law signed
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.com19d agoWhole story →BuildShammas Malikciticenter redevelopment kickoff
Green, Manchester win; Coventry, Springfield shut outGREATER AKRON — Week four of high school football featured several close matchups for area teams with many games being decided by only a few points. Green 24, Hoover 20 In a Federal League matchup, Green narrowly held on to defeat Hoover and move to 3-1 on the season. Green’s Chase Herbert finished 14-of-19 passingakron.com19d agoWhole story →Education
State Rep. Roemer celebrates Szalay’s Farm, Market 95th anniversaryPhoto courtesy of the Office of state Rep. Bill Roemer PENINSULA — State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-District 31) recently presented a commendation to Szalay’s Farm and Market on the occasion of its 95th year in business. “The entire Szalay family has made Szalay’s Farm and Market a true staple of our community,” Roemer said. “Myakron.com26d agoWhole story →Food
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.com1mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeShammas Malikakron infrastructure funding
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.com2mo agoWhole story →PlanetShammas Malikyouth climate action fund launch
City of Akron, KAB launch first Litter Letter Project installationPublic art initiative transforms litter into reminder to care for Akron’s neighborhoods From left, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, Akron Police Deputy Chief and KAB Vice Chair of the Board Dave Laughlin and Ward 9 Councilwoman Tina Boyes are pictured with (in front) Friends of Prentiss Park member Kyla McPhillamy, Akron Public Schools students and formerakron.com3mo agoWhole story →PlanetShammas Maliklitter letter project launch
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.com3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEducationShammas Malikesports game room opening
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.com3mo agoWhole story →JusticeShammas Malikakron street team expansion
