As the city of Akron reaches the midpoint of Mayor Shammas Malik’s first term, residents are being encouraged to celebrate a list of accomplishments promoted through podcasts, press releases and ...

Back in September of 2025, the city had announced it was partnering with PERF to conduct a review of the police department's ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is sharing the results of a police use-of-force report and what the city plans to do in response, a ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A plan to increase safety for those who live, work, and visit the busy Highland Square district has been put in place, according to Mayor Shammas Malik. The new safety measures ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says the city is increasing safety measures in Highland Square following last weekend’s fatal shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead. In a post shared ...

Akron City Council's Feb. 2 meeting culminated in a terse back-and-forth between at-large Councilman Eric Garrett Sr. and Mayor Shammas Malik over the progress of police reform and a flyer linked to a ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik submitted an emergency resolution Monday asking council to oppose four immigration enforcement bills moving through the Ohio General Assembly. The resolution ...

Mayor Malik Evans won a second term Tuesday night in convincing fashion. The mayor beat out Republican challenger Louis Sabo, earning a heavy margin of the vote. Evans' re-election is not all that ...