Want to become an Akron Police Officer? The application for the Akron Police closes on June 24. Go to bit.ly/3Dsj3LM for information on applying. Also, Akron Urban League is partnered with APD and the City in offering study sessions for the entrance exam!

Join us Thursday, July 28th from 3-6 pm for Design Day for Talbot/Whitney Park at East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation in our South Arlington Great Streets district! Help shape your future playground! Looking forward to our next KABOOM! project in East Akron! #greatstreetsakron #whynotakron #Akron #parks

🏊 Perkins Pool and the Ed Davis Community Center will receive renovations using ARPA funds. Residents have the opportunity to vote between two designs for the exterior of the community center online or in person on 8/11! Read more: bit.ly/3oKTNtI via Akron Beacon Journal

Today, Mayor Horrigan is announcing the Akron Small Business Relief Program. Using $1 Million in ARPA funds, this new program will provide one-time $10,000 grants to eligible small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Applications open 8.15 Learn more: akronohiorescue.gov/businessrelief

Attention Small Business Owners Do you have questions about Akron's new Small Business Relief Grants? Want to see if you're eligible and how to apply? Join us for a free webinar next Monday 8.15 at 11am to learn more and ask questions! Register here: members.greaterakronchamber.org/events/City-of…

The City of Akron will be hosting a community open house on 8.11.22 from 5-7pm for residents to learn more about the upgrades at Ed Davis Community Center and Perkins Woods Pool. + We need your feedback on the design! Vote in person on 8.11 or online here: akronohiorescue.gov/ed-davis-commu…

As a precaution, the City of Akron Water Division has issued a boil water advisory for those customers who experienced low water pressures today and are located west of North & South Hawkins Ave. and east of Route 21. 1/2

#ICYMI As a precaution, the City of Akron Water Division has issued a boil water advisory for those customers who experienced low water pressures today. Below is a map of the area where boiling water is advised until further notice. Learn more: akronohio.gov/cms/news/d4c63…

The Beyond Expectations Barber College will be offering FREE back-to-school haircuts to area children in grades K-12 on August 16 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Children will also receive free food, drinks, entertainment, and giveaways to get them ready for the school year!

SRINA Tea House and Cafe is coming to Akron's Kenmore neighborhood with soft-open hours ahead of their grand opening on September 17. The loose-leaf tea blends are made using natural, organic products in a variety of flavors. More: beaconjournal.com/story/entertai… via Akron Beacon Journal

Today is the day! Akron's new Small Business Relief Grant Program is open for applications! We are hosting a webinar so you can learn more and ask questions. Please join us! TODAY 8.15 @ 11am. Register here: members.greaterakronchamber.org/events/City-of…

20 New Planters are now lining our #SouthArlington district and the streetscape is looking beautiful! Many thanks to Knight Foundation Kyle Kutuchief for their generous support which made this project possible and our friends at Keep Akron Beautiful for planting! #greatstreetsakron #EastAkron

Help us build a brand new playground at Talbot/Whitney Park in our #SouthArlington district! We are 2 weeks away from our new KABOOM! playground project and we couldn’t be more excited! Sign up to volunteer October 5-7! Register HERE: eventbrite.com/e/help-build-a… #greatstreetsakron

Looking forward to the grand opening of Sip Savor Soul in our #GoodyearHeights district! Be sure to stop by this Friday! #greatstreetsakron #whynotakron

We’re making great progress at our Talbot/Whitney Park Build! One more day till we unveil the new playground! Volunteers please join us Friday, October 7th from 8am-3pm and help us build this vital community resource in our #SouthArlington district! #greatstreetsakron

Thanks Leadership Akron for inviting us to speak on economic development in the City of Akron for your NEXT Class 11’s Business Day! Enjoyed our open conversation with such an engaging group! Thanks to The Well Community Development Corporation in our #Middlebury district for hosting! #economicdevelopment

Thanks News 5 Cleveland for your recent coverage of our Talbot/Whitney KABOOM! Playground Project in our #SouthArlington district! And many thanks to our friends at Sierra for their help in making this project possible! #greatstreetsakron #whynotakron #EastAkron Mayor Shammas Malik

📣 It’s Small Business Saturday! Be sure to head out and shop at the AMAZING small businesses in our 13 Great Streets districts! #greatstreetsakron #whynotakron #smallbusinesssaturday #smallbusiness #shoplocal #ShopSmall #smallbusinesssupport #economicdevelopment #supportlocal