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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

It's time for the series finale of Tuca & Bertie! Join us for our coverage of S03E10 of Tuca and Bertie, "The Mole". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on Pa…

Elevate your best off the rack dress and join us for our coverage of S03E09 of Tuca and Bertie, "Somebirdy's Getting Married". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Suppor…

Take a break from not learning your hobbies and join us for our coverage of S03E08 of Tuca and Bertie, "Fledging Day". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on …

Choose your favourite worry vacuum and join us for our coverage of S03E07 of Tuca and Bertie, "A Very Speckle Episode". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on…

Grab an X-ray machine and get ready to analyse your high school years as we discuss S03E06 of Tuca and Bertie, "Screech Leeches". We're also joined by beloved friend of the pod Matty Fresh! BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at…

Grab your wildest, sickest duck and join us for our coverage of S03E05 of Tuca and Bertie, "Salad Days". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on Patreon at pat…

Try to break the stadium curse and join us for our coverage of S03E04 of Tuca and Bertie, "Leaf Raking"! We're also joined by beloved friend of the pod, Sam Stanish! BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.co…

We value your opinions whether you're inside a snake or not. Join us for our coverage of S03E03 of Tuca and Bertie, "The One Where Bertie Gets Eaten by a Snake". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or…

Follow your musical theatre dreams and join us for our coverage of S03E02 of Tuca and Bertie, "The Pain Garden". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on Patreo…

We're back after the world's longest hiatus! Join us for our coverage of S03E01 of Tuca and Bertie, "Leveling Up". BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on Patr…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

Today we have a fun way to check out Animals at the Zoo (including some of the Akron zoo), we; unfortunately, we add another death to the Akron Killings Map. Need an ID to vote? They are free. Apparently, there are no dirty cars in Stow (so weird), and we spotlight a new medieval inn in Akron, The Green Dragon Inn. Mentioned in this episode: Share …

As warm weather is arriving, things are picking up and events are launching new seasons, groundbreaking and more, as the city hopes there won't be more window-breaking Mentioned In This Episode . Mentioned in this episode: Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are …

If you don't have a credit/debit card, you might look into it. If you have a cell phone, you need to ignore it more. Dewine might glow in the dark in the future. Welcome to the Akron Podcast. Akron Events Calendar Get Involved With the Show Sources Mentioned in this episode: Get Involved With the Show Do you have some feedback for the show? We'd lo…

Akron outsourced their non-emergency ambulance calls, and that company appears to be in a position to extort the city. As it takes a year to bring on a new EMT worker, things could become very bad come August 2023 when AMR (the outsourced company) leaves. Support the Show Support this Podcast Mentioned In This Episode Libby App Akron Events Calenda…

Lebron James and his foundation continue to bless Akron residents as they add more value to downtown as house 330 opens to help people gain job skills. Join the School of Podcasting Value For Value Mentioned in this episode: Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Ar…

Gas prices are down as Akron starts a rebrand. We prepared for the grand jury decision on Jayland Walker (which makes me scratch my head). Get to know your Mayoral Candidates, as we have seven people running. They are taking (filtered) questions from the public. We keep adding things for people to come downtown (like bike paths), and then people ke…

You're all the prettiest doorknobs. Join us for our coverage of S02E10 of Tuca and Bertie, "The Flood". We also discuss birthdays, unique names, and turning the podcast into an MLM. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackh…

It's carnival time! Download the Moss App and join us for our coverage of S02E09 of Tuca and Bertie, "The Dance". We also discuss roasted vegetable Instagram accounts, combo baby names, and the episode's beautiful dance sequence. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and…

Happy Cadaveri! To celebrate, join us for our coverage of S02E08 of Tuca and Bertie, "Corpse Week". We also discuss going through old cards, grain-based food, and a new naming option for the Horse Girls. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in to…

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE, HORSE GIRLS! Deceive a polar bear and join us for our coverage of S02E07 of Tuca and Bertie, "Sleepovers". We also discuss puzzling expertise, Bertie and Speckle's meet-cute, and alien-based holidays. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay…

Tell off a gentrifier and join us for our coverage of S02E06 of Tuca and Bertie, "The Moss". We also discuss housing prices, crossword puzzles again, and expensive croissants. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepo…

Free yourself from the Does She Hate Me Dots and join us for our coverage of S02E05 of Tuca and Bertie, "Vibe Check". We also discuss crossword puzzles, video games, and littering. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackho…

Happy Holidays, Horse Girls! As a special holiday surprise, we've decided to unlock our November Bonus episode, where we discussed Kirsten's favourite film, "The Princess Switch". This episode was so much fun, we hope you'll enjoy it. To hear more like this, check us out on Patreon! We've got two bonus episodes every month :) BoJack Horsepod is a w…

Akron Teachers Don't Need to Redefine Assault According to Pat Shipe, the president of AEA, 63 assaults against teachers have been reported this school year. Data provided by the district shows there were 249 disciplinary hearings in the first quarter, with five students expelled. Some 132 students received various disciplinary actions, including a…

Tell your brain to stop being so thinky and join us for season 2, episode 4 of Tuca & Bertie, "Nighttime Friend". We also discuss our plans for December (we'll be back soon!) and living in a lighthouse. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in tou…

The Rest of the Rubber Bowl to be Demolished Akron is tearing down the rubber bowl. If you want to know why click here and see the horrific pictures of what was once a majestic football stadium. Come See A Blimp Up Close The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will host a toy drive for the Toys for Tots Foundation at the …

Broooooo. Join us for season 2, episode 3 of Tuca & Bertie, "Kyle". We also discuss feeding swans, Kirsten's tragic champagne birthday, and the very bad origins of square dancing in gym class. BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman/Tuca & Bertie rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us…

CO Detectors The new law gives the Akron Fire Department and the Department of Neighborhood Assistance the authority to inspect buildings for CO detectors like they currently do with smoke alarms. The ordinance is complaint driven and the city aims to focus first on education and voluntary compliance. Owners and landlords who remain non-compliant w…