This week in Akron history, canal commission awarded contracts, workers installed pipes, motorists bought maps and ...

Events include Music in the Valley, Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Akron Big Band, Wizardly Weekend and concerts galore.

Luigi's Restaurant has been serving pizza, pastas and cheese salads in Akron since 1949. But what's the story behind its name ...

How would you describe Akron using one word? We asked residents, public officials and celebrities with Akron ties. Their answers might surprise you.

The Akron zoo welcomed a new member of the family on Friday! A white-cheeked gibbon named Parker gave birth to a baby Gibbon at the zoon at 4:20 p.m. The baby and mom are doing well. The zoo does not ...

Parker, one of the Akron Zoo's white-cheeked gibbons, gave birth to a baby gibbon at 4:20 p.m., officials announced Friday ...

Akron Zoo and ArtsinStark are collaborating on an unusual art exhibition opening April 8 in Canton. Even a jaguar is among the artists.

AKRON, Ohio (WJW / AP) – The Akron Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect its animals amid an ongoing bird flu outbreak across the country. Zoo officials took to social media Thursday ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – The Akron Zoo has announced plans to build a new hospital that will, according to zoo officials, “provide top-notch veterinary care for more than 2,000 animals.” The new ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo on Monday announced it plans to build a 11,949 square-foot animal hospital, with work expected to begin next year. The $11.95 million project is scheduled to be open ...

The Akron Zoo in Ohio shared details on an March 3 incident with a Komodo dragon and a staff member, which resulted in multiple bite mounds for the human.

AKRON − The Akron Zoo turns into a Christmas extravaganza through Dec. 29 with Wild Lights every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. At this time of the year, there are many activities to help you ...