Akron City Council's unanimous Oct. 16 vote adopting a resolution condemning the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants in Israel has led activists to pack into council chambers for weeks, demanding a resolution addressing the devastating effect Israel's retaliation has had on civilians in Gaza.
During the council's Rules Committee meeting Monday, Ward 4 Councilman Russ Neal and Ward 5 Councilwoman Tara Mosley introduced a resolution — crafted with the help of Jewish and Palestinian community members — "Expressing sympathy for the innocent civilians victimized by the war in Israel and Palestine" and "condemning violence of any kind."
It further proclaims that Akron is a city friendly to members of the Jewish and Islamic faiths alike, and any other religion.
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This wall is ready to take flight! We're looking for a local artist to create a dynamic wing mural at CAK. The mural will serve as a photo opportunity while building upon our sense of place. Learn more at https://www.akroncantonairport.com/assets/CALL-FOR-ARTISTS.pdf
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Giant Eagle is set to merge its fuelperks+ program with the existing myPerks program starting January 25. The move comes in response to customer feedback and aims to streamline loyalty benefits. The combined program will offer rewards like free gas, up to 20% off groceries, and the option of dollar rewards. Customers will experience a seamless transition, with unused perks automatically converted into myPerks. The enhanced program aims to deliver optimal savings to customers across Giant Eagle's over 410 locations in five states.
A recent NerdWallet survey indicates that 50% of Americans plan to spend money on flights or hotel stays during the upcoming holiday season, reflecting an increase from 44% the previous year. The survey suggests that the Sunday after Thanksgiving is likely to be the busiest travel day. While 40% of Americans plan to travel for the December holidays, 29% plan to travel for Thanksgiving, and 19% for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. The timing of Thanksgiving, with consistent travel patterns on the Wednesday before and Sunday after, contributes to its higher travel activity compared to the December holidays. Additionally, the survey found that 39% of Americans do not plan to spend money on holiday travel, with reasons including local family and financial constraints.
A 16-year-old boy, accompanied by another teenager, attempted to purchase vape products at the Valley Smoke Shop in Akron. When the clerk refused the transaction due to their apparent underage status, one of the suspects vaulted over the counter, assaulted the clerk with multiple punches to the face, and stole several vape products before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred...
