Best Stop Drop Enroll Podcasts (2025)

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Amazon Coming to Kenmore 15:53

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16d ago15:53

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The Akron Council has officially approved Amazon's plan to build a massive fulfillment center on Manchester Road, a decision that had only one dissenting vote. This new facility, which will take over the former Akron Baptist Temple site, is set to deliver products like groceries and pharmaceuticals within 24 hours. Despite the expected increase in …

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Ohio's New Marijuana Law: A Gift or a Trap? 12:22

18d ago12:22

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A new law in Ohio is on the verge of passing that could make life a little more complicated for marijuana users. It introduces minor penalties for improperly transporting or possessing marijuana, which is a lovely twist in the saga of cannabis legality. While most rights from the 2023 legalization remain intact, the bill could roll back some protec…

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Akron Council Approves Raises While Income Drops 14:17

1M ago14:17

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Akron just experienced a whirlwind of changes at the polls, with a significant 79% approving a bill to keep taxes in check. Meanwhile, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board also secured funding with a 57% vote. But let’s not forget the city council's decision to grant raises to all non-union city employees, including council…

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Mass Shooting in Bath 16:34

2M ago16:34

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Welcome to another episode of the Akron Podcast. If you find value in this show, please consider donating to keep it going. 00:00:00.000 Introduction 00:00:10.960 Mass Shooting at Youth Party in Bath Township 00:02:58.319 Free Metro Rides for SNAP and EBT Cardholders 00:05:16.350 Reduced Dog Adoption Fees at Summit County Animal Control 00:06:34.69…

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Your Vote Matters: Especially When It's Not a Presidential Year 22:52

2M ago22:52

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This week, I want to remind you how important it is to get out and vote in the upcoming local election. Even though it’s not a presidential race, it’s our civic duty to make our voices heard—especially since lower turnout can allow unpopular measures to slip through. On the ballot, you’ll find Issue 2, a proposed charter amendment that protects pro…

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Leaf and Candy Schedules 16:33

2M ago16:33

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We dive into the chaos of Akron's upcoming events, starting with the all-important leaf collection schedule. Leaves are set to be collected from Ward 3 starting November 3rd, and let’s hope they’re not buried under snow by then, right? We also discuss the city's trick-or-treating plans, which have apparently caused some confusion—because who doesn'…

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Akron's Most Absurd Moments: Lawn Mowers and Bad Grades 17:18

3M ago17:18

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The Akron podcast covers a variety of topics in a refreshingly candid manner, starting with the less-than-stellar performance of LeBron James' I PROMISE School. The hosts discuss the unfortunate reality of the education system, where not a single eighth grader passed the state math test. The statistics are shocking, and the hosts can't help but hig…

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Congresswoman Sykes Fights for Akron/Canton Railway Stop 15:39

4M ago15:39

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The Akron Podcast dives into several pressing local issues that impact the community, starting with a discussion about whether the $17 million investment into Lock 3 is paying off. With the park attracting an estimated 85,000 visitors for various events, including the Akron Pride Festival, the podcast hosts analyze if the increased foot traffic and…

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Kindergarten or Bust: Why Only 47% of Kids Enrolled Last Year? 22:46

4M ago22:46

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Takeaways: In Summit County, only 47% of children entered kindergarten last year, which is alarming. Akron is launching a pilot program to improve access to early childhood education for families. The old Firestone plant may soon face demolition, which raises questions about preserving history. Amazon is potentially expanding its operations in Akro…

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Gorge Park Update: Will the Waterfall Survive? 10:17

4M ago10:17

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There's a big change coming to Gorge Park that you might want to check out before it happens. In about two weeks, they’re starting a two-year project to remove a whopping eleven football fields' worth of sediment from the waterfall area. So, if you're hoping to enjoy the view, now's the time to go, because who knows what they'll rope off when the c…

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Akron's Firefighters Awarded for Life-Saving Efforts: Heart Attack Hotspot or Heroic Haven? 15:25

6M ago15:25

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Akron’s fire and EMS services just snagged the Mission Lifeline Gold Achievement Award from the American Heart Association, proving that if you happen to have a heart attack or stroke, you’re in pretty good hands here. It’s refreshing to hear some good news for a change, right? We also dive into the excitement of a new splash pad at Elizabeth Park,…

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Hungry Kids Rejoice: Free Meals Coming to Akron! 14:22

7M ago14:22

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Akron is stepping up to help hungry kids this summer with free meals, starting June 9, for those 18 and under who qualify. This initiative will run Monday through Friday until August 1, ensuring that eligible youth, especially those from families receiving food assistance, won’t go hungry. Meanwhile, it seems like the local dining scene is getting …

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From Blimps to Budgets: What Akron's Mayor Has in Store 57:36

7M ago57:36

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The Mayor of Akron, Shammas Malik, delivered a compelling state of the city address, marking a significant moment for our community. He highlighted the progress made under his administration and laid out a bold vision for the future of Akron. Among the exciting news, three blimps celebrated the centennial of the Goodyear blimp, adding a festive tou…

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The Blimps Are Coming to Akron: Prepare for Liftoff! 13:29

7M ago13:29

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The blimps are coming to Akron! Yes, you heard that right. Three blimps will be floating over our city to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first blimp flight. We’ll dive into the details of when and where you can catch these majestic airships in action, including during the mayor's State of the City address and a Rubber Ducks game. But that's…

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Who is Getting a Marijuana Dispensary 19:14

7M ago19:14

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Wayne Dawson is back in the news, but not for his usual morning TV gig—he's opening a pot dispensary in Akron. Yes, you heard that right; Steinle's restaurant is being transformed into a marijuana haven. Meanwhile, Metro RTA is offering free rides on weekends this summer, which is great because who doesn't love free stuff? On a more serious note, A…

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Cell Phones Banned at Schools 14:13

7M ago14:13

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Ohio has decided that students and their cell phones should take a break during school hours, as the Senate just voted to implement a ban starting September 1st. While supporters argue this will boost student engagement and minimize distractions, opponents are concerned about how kids will communicate with parents during emergencies. Honestly, it's…

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Rubber Ducks Tickets: Your Chance for Free Fun! 6:12

8M ago6:12

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We've got some big news on the Akron Podcast today: crime is still a hot topic, despite the mayor's optimistic claims. While we might have thought gun violence was down, a recent shooting at a party proves otherwise. And just when you think it can't get worse, there's a wild story about a stabbing involving a pit bull—yes, you heard that right. But…

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Akron's Superintendant Drama: $200k Goodbye? 19:22

8M ago19:22

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The superintendent of Akron Public Schools is officially out, and we’re left with a $200,000 payout to show for it. Mark Robinson’s tenure ended amid allegations of bullying his staff and making some truly questionable choices, including threatening board members' families. Meanwhile, Ohio's ongoing ban on gender-affirming care for minors is still …

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Designing Akron's Future: Join Us for a Creative Chat! 12:43

8M ago12:43

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The main focus today is the upcoming meeting on April 29 called "Designing Akron's Future," where local creatives can share their ideas for a new city logo. We’ll hear from notable partners and city representatives about how community insights will actually influence this design process. It's a chance for all you graphic designers, community artist…

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Who Got Put on Leave? The Shocking Akron Drama Unfolds! 16:25

8M ago16:25

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The big news in Akron this week is the sudden leave of Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson from Akron Public Schools, which has everyone buzzing. Meanwhile, Mary Outley steps in as the interim superintendent (again), and the Mayor is optimistic about the future of the school district. Also on the agenda, we'll discuss the city’s quest for a new log…

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History Unwrapped: Akron’s New Exhibit is Here! 11:55

9M ago11:55

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Akron is buzzing with news this week, and we’ve got all the juicy details. Akron Taxes Due First off, let’s talk about taxes. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, well, I don’t know what to say—like, do you really think the IRS is going to take pity on you? You can’t complain about potholes if you’re not doing your part, right? North Main Street Op…

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Grant Money Comes to Akron's Small Businesses 12:07

10M ago12:07

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Grant Money for Small Businesses Entrepreneurs and small business owners can visit https://bit.ly/3FfsT8J or call 2-1-1 to make a FEC financial counseling appointment. Shooting at Field House Lounge Two people in critical condition. Do we blame Boosie? Clean Slate Event SUMMIT COUNTY JUVENILE EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC Juvenile records are not automaticall…

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A Peek Behind the Curtain of Akron's City Council Meetings 15:51

11M ago15:51

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The Akron City Council meeting offers a revealing glimpse into the local governance, where residents voice urgent concerns about police accountability and public safety. We dive into the absurdity of public comments, where citizens passionately address issues like police violence, yet the council seems to treat these grave matters like an uncomfort…

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The Linda Theater's Wild Transformation: Will It Work? 16:15

11M ago16:15

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The Akron podcast dives into the exciting transformation of the Linda Theater, shifting from showing first-run movies to live entertainment. This change is about as groundbreaking as, well, watching paint dry, but at least we’ll get to see Bernie Kozar live at the reopening. I mean, who doesn’t want to hear a former football player talk? Future pla…

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The Future of Pot in Ohio: Tax Hikes and Growing Restrictions 8:07

11M ago8:07

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Ohio lawmakers are gearing up to make significant changes to the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law through Senate Bill 56, which could raise the excise tax on marijuana and implement several restrictions. The proposed bill aims to cut the number of home-grown plants from 12 to 6, limit dispensaries to 350 locations, and ban smoking …

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Akron's Downtown Makeover: Key Investments and Strategies for Growth and Food 27:24

11M ago27:24

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The latest Akron Podcast dives into the exciting launch of the Downtown Akron Development Corporation, a new initiative aimed at revitalizing the city's downtown area. With a significant funding boost of $360,000 per year for three years, this organization will focus on key priorities such as increasing residential development, establishing a conve…

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Akron's Libraries: Evolving into Community Hubs 12:33

11M ago12:33

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This episode of the Akron Podcast discusses the important bond issue on the upcoming ballot that aims to fund a significant renovation of the Akron Summit County Public Library system. As the library infrastructure ages, community leaders are advocating for updates to ensure the libraries remain relevant in the 21st century, responding to the evolv…

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Thanksgiving on a Bun: Swenson’s New Seasonal Delight! 9:44

1y ago9:44

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November 5, 2024, marks an engaging episode of the Akron Podcast, where listeners are welcomed with the excitement of civic engagement and local happenings. The show kicks off with a reminder for voters about the importance of participating in the elections, noting poll hours and providing links for those unsure of their voting locations. Beyond th…

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New Anti-Violence Initiative with Credible Messengers 8:33

1y ago8:33

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New Anti-Violence Strategy in Akron In a proactive step against gun violence, Akron City Council has approved new funding for a violence prevention program, set to launch in January 2025. Following a recent surge in local shootings, the council will use nearly $185,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act to hire three 'credible messengers'—individual…

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Get Ready to Rake: Akron's Leaf Pickup Dates You Need to Know 7:00

1y ago7:00

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This episode provides crucial information about Akron's leaf removal schedule, ensuring residents are prepared for the upcoming season. The hosts discuss how each ward in Akron has different leaf pickup dates, emphasizing the importance of knowing your specific ward to avoid missing the collection. Listeners will learn how to easily find their ward…

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Trash Coming to Ward 5 Despite Protests 11:39

1y ago11:39

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Akron City Council voted 10-3 Monday night to move forward on a heavily contested plan to build a modern waste transfer station at a different site than its current operations. The three council members who voted against the proposal were Johnnie Hannah (Ward 5), Margo Sommerville (Ward 3) and Jan Davis (Ward 4). We are told, "it won't smell..." Me…

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Rulings and Consequences of Akron Shootings 15:21

1y ago15:21

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Today, we introduce two AI Anchors that help me share information. While they are not real, they sound real and will help me consistently get more information out. Today, you will hear about a ruling on the Police shooting from April 1st. Also, there has been an update on who pays the settlement for Jaylon Walker and how much it is. Got an Opinion?…

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Councilman James Hardy Fights For Reform 9:03

1+ y ago9:03

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Police Union Willing to Talk At an Akron City Council meeting, Brian Lucey, representing Akron's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, stated the union's willingness to engage in discussions on police reform, offering to meet with anyone at any time for this purpose. Lucey's remarks were prompted by Councilman James Hardy's suggestion to pause discuss…

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Akron Community Questions: A Young Life Altered by Police Fire 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

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Welcome back to the Akron Podcast, where we tackle the tough stories affecting our community. Today is April 11th, 2024, and we have a difficult topic. This isn't an April Fool's Day prank—it's a serious incident involving Tavion Koonce-Williams, a 15-year-old East High School student whom an Akron police officer shot under contentious circumstance…

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My Trip To Stan Hywet 13:32

2y ago13:32

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21-Year-Old Male Shot at Drive-Through Akron police and EMS were dispatched to the scene at about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. They found the victim, an employee at the store, with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 11:38 p.m. The shooting occurred after a man approached the drive-thru window on foot seeking to buy black and mild cigars, A…

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Akron Police Keep Punching People In the Face 19:50

2y ago19:50

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Akron Council Limits Public Input Akron City Council has implemented new rules, effective January 3, 2024, to restrict public comment during meetings. In an 8-5 vote, the council decided to move the meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. and shift the public comment period to the beginning. However, the most significant change is limiting public comment t…

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Avoid Jury Duty Scam 11:51

2y ago11:51

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Jury Duty Scam Beware of a jury duty scam circulating in Summit County, as authorities issue a warning about fraudulent calls threatening fines and arrest for alleged failure to appear. Scammers may demand payments in Bitcoin, falsely claiming that judges accept cryptocurrencies. Summit County government offices do not accept such payments. The sca…

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Jayland Walker Back in the News 16:42

2y ago16:42

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The Akron Police Department's internal investigation has determined that the eight officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker did not violate police policies. “I found that the facts and circumstances of this tragic shooting show that the officers had an objectively reasonable belief that Mr. Walker was armed and by his conduct prese…

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Is Akron a Great Place To Retire? 12:28

2y ago12:28

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77 South Ramp at Interchange to Close For a Year A big change in the Akron freeway system starting Monday night. The Interstate 76 ramp to I-77 South at the Central Interchange will close for a year. That sharp-turn ramp is being replaced with a so-called “fly-over” ramp. That’ll be just like the recently-opened 76/77 East ramp to Route 8. Also Mon…

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Get Up Close and Personal With the Goodyear Blimp 13:25

2y ago13:25

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Experience a Close Encounter with the Goodyear Blimp at the Santa Claus Express Toy Drive in Mogadore The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Santa Claus Express holiday toy drive on December 1-3 from 2-7 p.m. at the Wingfoot Lake blimp hangar in Mogadore. The free drive-through event encoura…

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Holiday Travel Will Be Busy 12:38

2y ago12:38

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Why Isn't Akron Pro-Peace? This is Nonsense 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 t…

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Your Water Bill Is Going Up In 2024 7:57

2y ago7:57

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Your Water Bill is Going up in 2024 The city of Akron has announced a restructuring of its water rates in 2024, increasing from $2.73 to $3.06 per HCF (hundred cubic feet). Residential customers will also incur a fixed infrastructure charge of $9, leading to an overall monthly utility bill increase of $10-$12 for most Akron residents. The changes a…

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LeBron James Museum Opens Later This Month 9:05

2y ago9:05

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Wild Lights At the Zoo Return Wild Lights, the annual holiday event at Akron Zoo, will return for the 2023 holiday season from Nov. 24 to Dec. 29. The event features a lighting display with over one million lights, including the "Rockin' Lighted Spectacular" animated wall set to holiday music. Dates for the event are Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10…

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Winterblast Details! 7:39

2y ago7:39

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Cedar Point and Six Flags Merge Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point and Kings Island, is merging with Six Flags Entertainment, the world's largest regional theme park operator. The goal is to create a stronger operating model and enhance revenue and cash flow. The combined company will have a diverse portfolio of assets and intellectual p…

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Snow is Coming 11:20

2y ago11:20

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Snow is On the Way The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of precipitation in the Akron area Tuesday night with a low of 28 degrees. With a cold front moving through the area, the precipitation will likely start as rain that turns into lake-effect snow later that night, the NSW said. Snow is expected to continue into Wednesday as w…

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Downtown Akron to Wreak of Coffee 8:14

2y ago8:14

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Ever Wonder How Athletes Get Paid So Much? Bookie.com has once again donned its financial detective hat to unveil the annual sticker shock of attending an NBA game with the whole family. They've scrutinized everything, from the wallet-slimming ticket prices to parking and even the cost of two sodas, two beers, and four hot dogs. Brace yourselves—on…

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Free Holiday Movies - Mark Your Calendar 7:25

2y ago7:25

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Akron Is A Tech Hub Akron has been designated a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce, making it eligible for up to $70 million in federal funding. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced the selection from 31 hubs chosen out of nearly 400 applicants. Akron's hub will leverage its historical leadership in the rubber in…

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Leaf Removal Schedule 6:06

2y ago6:06

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Akron leaf pickup schedule Leaf pickup will begin in each ward on these days. This schedule can change due to inclement weather. Ward 5 - Oct. 30 Ward 3 - Nov. 1 Ward 6 - Nov. 3 Ward 10 - Nov. 7 Ward 4 - Nov. 10 Ward 8 - Nov. 16 Ward 2 - Nov. 16 Ward 1 - Nov. 25 Ward 7 - Dec. 2 Ward 9 - Dec. 6 The city suggests residents rake leaves into the street…

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First Energy is Leaving Downtown Akron 10:06

2+ y ago10:06

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We have an update on Senate Bill 83 and First Energy is leaving the First Energy Building downtown. Some great concerts are coming to town if you remember the 80's, and it's now easier to lose all your money from home. Stan Mywet Makes the News See all the videos HERE Mentioned in this episode: Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting…

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Senate Bill 83 Makes it Illegal to Be Uncomfortable 9:29

2+ y ago9:29

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To learn something you have to get out of your comfort zone, but according to an article about Senate Bill 83, that may soon be illegal. Bill that would prohibit discomfort should make you VERY uncomfortable. Mentioned in this episode: Get Involved With the Show Do you have some feedback for the show? We'd love to hear it. Got something you'd like …