March 30 has evolved into 330 Day, the unofficial holiday marking the date that shares its numerals with the predominant area ...

Lastly at No. 1, Ohio’s greatest band is The Pretenders. Yes, that’s right, Akron’s very own Pretenders takes the number-one spot. What could be better than Chrissie Hynde’s emotive vocals and ...

"Strain stayed with the O’Jays until 1992, and left to return to the Imperials," chronicles the website. "Strain’s departure was first filled by Nathaniel Best (born December 13, 1960) and then Eric ...

AKRON, Ohio - The ongoing reconstruction of Interstates 76 and 77 and Ohio 8 in Akron will involve overnight ramp closings this week. Starting Monday, and lasting through Friday morning ...

The demonstration, organized by Akron-AAUP, aligns with similar efforts at universities across Ohio in response to Senate Bill 1, which participants say threatens faculty rights and academic integrity ...

This International Women’s Day, we’re cranking up the volume to salute the fiercest women in rock. From legendary solo icons to powerhouse all-female and female-fronted bands, this playlist is ...

Chrissie Hynde has never been one to hold back, and her latest Instagram post is no exception. The Pretenders’ frontwoman shared a conversation she had with Johnny Marr, where the two agreed on a ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A Hazmat team and the EPA were called to assist with an oil spill Saturday in the Little Cuyahoga River in Akron. 1 killed, 3 hurt in multi-vehicle crash in Cleveland ...

AKRON, Ohio- The Wagon Wheel rivalry continued Friday night. Akron men’s basketball moved past Kent State, 77-72, at James A. Rhodes Arena. The win secured the MAC regular-season title for the Zips.

It may have been The Ohio State University Band's legendary home turf, but it wasn't their usual surface. The famous collective, which routinely goes viral for its incredibly choreographed numbers ...

The Merida Open Akron, founded in 2023, has made the move from a WTA 250 event to WTA 500. After replacing the Abierto Zapopan – a WTA 125 tournament – on the calendar, this event continues to elevate ...