r/akron • • Apr 04 '26

PSA Resource Guide for those seeking help

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The Akron Street Card is a wealth of information for those that need help.

 

PDF links:

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If you know of any legit resources not listed on the Street Card, you may contribute them here.


r/akron • • 9d ago

PSA VOTE NO on Akron Issues 11,12, and 13. Don't let a fringe group make bad policies for our city.

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r/akron • • 2h ago

Moving to Mogadore

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Hey everyone! We’re looking at a house in Mogadore but the ratings on Zillow for the schools are giving us some pause (5/10 for both Junior High and High School). Is it as bad as Zillow says it is? Or is just small school less resources type thing? Also in looking at this sub, it seems like people find Mogadore to be extremely right wing and racist. Is this still the case? Thanks!


r/akron • • 22h ago

Save me from Chili’s

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I’m having some work done in my kitchen this week so we “have to” go out for a few days. We don’t go out much as a family and I really want to try some new places. My kids are being kids and really want to go to Chili’s, Cane’s, Swenson’s, etc. I want to try to Green Dragon Inn but they are poo-pooing that idea bc it “doesn’t sound filling or fun.” My next choice was buckets but they’re closed Monday and Tuesday. They are fans of traditional American restaurant cuisine. I have one vegetarian who loves junk food and one kid who hates pizza but likes sushi and fried chicken. Neither of them like Rockne’s. We’re in West Akron. What would you choose that’s a sit down place and not a chain?

Ps I have no problem with chains and occasionally enjoy them but just looking for something different this week.

ETA thanks for all the great suggestions! I know I’m the adult and kids don’t always get a vote BUT I get to eat out a lot more than they do so this is kinda special for them. We really enjoyed missing falls and hope to go back. We will def be checking out some of these places this week! I’ve been to good company and gasoline alley but they haven’t so they are on the list along with so many others!


r/akron • • 20h ago

Early Voting

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Okay please don’t laugh at my questions lol. I’ve never done early voting before!

1.) Is all early voting at the Summit County Board of Elections? I’m assuming my regular polling location wouldn’t be ready of course and the website made it seem it’s all at the Board of Elections. Just want to make sure I go to the right place.

2.) Is there anything I need to bring specifically because I’m voting early?

3.) Are the early afternoon hours usually not super busy? I’ll wait all day if I have to to vote but I’m bringing my 7 year old with me so he can see what happens/the process and wanted to mentally prepare myself lol.

Thanks!!


r/akron • • 1d ago

Downtown Akron on a rainy fall day.

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I love fall weather my walk before I work at nights


r/akron • • 1d ago

Anyone need fall cleanup or leaf removal around Akron?

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Hey everyone, I own a small landscaping business called Otherside Landscaping and Lawncare out of the Portage Lakes area.

I recently left my full-time job to focus on growing my business, and I'm looking to pick up some more work before winter hits.

With all the leaves falling, I'm currently offering fall cleanups, leaf removal, bush trimming, cutting back plants, gutter cleaning, and general yard cleanups. I can also haul everything away so you don't have to deal with it.

I work around Akron, Green, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Uniontown, and the surrounding areas.

I'm happy to give free estimates, and no job is too small to ask about.

If anyone needs some work done or knows someone who does, feel free to shoot me a message. I'd really appreciate the opportunity!

Thanks everyone!


r/akron • • 1d ago

Best bakery for unique bread, specifically hot dog buns.

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I’m looking to make some Chicago style hot dog buns as original as possible and didn’t know if anywhere around town would actually have hot dog buns with black sesame seeds on them? If not somewhere that just makes good, fresh hot dog buns as a viable option?


r/akron • • 1d ago

Unclaimed funds

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Has anyone filed for unclaimed funds since it was announced that the new stadium was going to be funded from that account? How long did it take for you to get your funds if so? The website says it could take up to 120 days or more. I submitted my claim and supporting docs in March.


r/akron • • 1d ago

Foundation Repair Contractors

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Hi everyone,

Bought a house in Akron last year, it's older and needs some work. We took off the "vanity panels" or whatever they're called on the front of the porch and found a real shady "foundation." And it looks like a couple of the "blocks" if I'm even allowed to call them blocks, are starting to fail.

Two foundation walls of the home were replaced by previous owner, and I suspect was water proofed as well. Naturally, the other two, including the front wall with the porch, were not replaced yet-- probably needs done in the next couple years. Who does good work? Who should we stay away from?

Tldr: porch needs foundation repair, maybe two walls of home too. Any recommendations for Akron contractors?


r/akron • • 1d ago

Looking for some fellow metal heads to jam with

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Metal drummer (don't smoke, drink, or do drugs) looking for some like minded people to jam with. I run an ekit, but have a 550watt speaker for it, so volume isn't an issue. Not looking for anything serious, but I miss playing with people. I can play quite a bit of different stuff (within limits, ofc lol), and have recently been working on more extreme metal skills. The bands I'm enjoying playing right now are Slipknot, Rivers of Nihil, Orbit Culture, and other heavier bands/songs with fast double bass. Also like playing slower stuff, and can catch on to anything quickly. Architects, Imminence, Spiritbox, Vana, ASAVA, and Fit For A King have been some of my favorites lately, but that changes by the day sometimes lol hit me up if you wanna jam and just rock the hell out.

Oh, also, I live in an apartment and can't practice with other people here. I'm walking a thin line with the downstairs neighbors as it is 😆


r/akron • • 1d ago

First Energy Job Offer and Relocation

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Hello,

I work in the utility industry (on the corporate side) and recently received a job offer from First Energy for a Program Manager position at their HQ location in Fairlawn. The total compensation and relocation benefits look great, but the reviews of the company seem very concerning.

I cannot tell if this is backlash from the company's recent RTO mandate (understandable) or a systemic and cultural problem with the company. Before accepting and moving over 2000 miles to the area I was hoping someone could shed some light on the company right now? Most concerns seem to stem from work-life-balance and staffing issues as of late (both things I don't have to worry about at my current company.)

Thanks for any help!


r/akron • • 2d ago

missing cat

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hello, earlier this year my cat mocha went missing, and i haven't had any luck finding her. long story short, she was put in temporary foster care when i was dealing with some housing issues, and i had to move to my hometown a couple states away before i could retrieve her. i stayed in contact with the foster so we could have her sent back to me, but he was then arrested, and i haven't been able to contact him or anyone who might know him to get her back since. if anyone spots her please dm me and i can give you more details/contact information, i'm not sure what all is allowed to be posted publicly. last i knew she was staying in tallmadge near the newell factory

i'm not 100% sure what her breed is but she has brown and white fur with pale blue eyes, and a notch on the top of her left ear. she chirps more than she meows, she's very friendly, and she loves forehead scratches and catnip


r/akron • • 3d ago

Fall colors, Sand Run Park

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r/akron • • 2d ago

Does anyone else remember having pizza at Chapel Hill McDonalds in the 90s?

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Nobody believes me. I need locals to chime in. I vividly remember having pizza at McDonalds maybe 95 or 96. I’m with my mom right now and she remembers too.

It was discontinued in the late 80s but some locations did hold on to it.


r/akron • • 2d ago

Best priced vet clinics?

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My boyfriend is considering bringing in a sweet cat that’s been hanging out around my house recently, but neither of us have brought in a stray before. Does anyone have any recommendations for vet clinics that can do all the general stuff you would need for a stray cat (neuter, shots, etc)? I’m a cat owner already, just have not had a cat before without all the stuff


r/akron • • 2d ago

Best place to meet and play mtg?

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Looking for a place to play magic the gathering but also meet people who play! I just started playing and can only play with my friends once in a while but want to meet new people who are open to a newbie!
I know Green Dragon but didn’t know if it was ‘acceptable’ to just show up and join someone else’s game?
TIA.


r/akron • • 2d ago

🏀💗 University of Akron Women’s Basketball Club

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for more girls to join our basketball club! We’re still growing our team and welcoming new players. All officer positions are filled, but we still need players! 🏀💪🏽
Interested? Comment or message me for more info! 💗🖤💛


r/akron • • 3d ago

Best Sausage Rolls?

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Heading to Al’s today to buy some Sloviean sausages for my Browns tailgate tomorrow. (Quite the NEO sentence there.) They don’t sell buns. Where, preferably Akron or east, can I get some quality buns to give these sausages the comforting resting place they deserve?


r/akron • • 2d ago

Recreational soccer for adults

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r/akron • • 3d ago

Any protests in Akron today?

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r/akron • • 3d ago

University of Akron students, where did you live in Akron?!

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Im going to school there next year and am trying to figure out where people rented?

I see places near Wheeler Street and some off of Brown St close by.

Or did you look further away/better areas?


r/akron • • 3d ago

Apartment Recommendations

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Hi! I am looking for a 1BD apartment, sooner rather than later, my main concern is safety as a young woman living alone. But I still dont want something dingy, though I understand you get what you pay for. I work and go to grad school in downtown. I dont mind going 15-20 minutes outside of that area for my commute. Preferably no more than 20 minutes and I need it to be no more than 1k a month.


r/akron • • 4d ago

Akron Chess Club @ The Green Dragon Inn

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We started (a new) Akron Chess Club last Sunday and had a great turnout! We had 7-8 games going at once. We're meeting again this Sunday at 1pm at The Green Dragon Inn. Also, join us on Facebook: Akron Chess Club

Kids, adults, and all levels welcome! We have boards, but you're more than welcome to bring your own also!


r/akron • • 4d ago

Gourdy’s packet pick-up

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This may be a long shot, but is anyone registered for Gourdy’s 5K in Akron tomorrow who wouldn’t mind picking up packets for my daughter and myself?

My 4-year-old has been looking forward to her first 5K for months, only for our whole family to get ravaged by a stomach bug last night. We’re clearly not in any shape to go tomorrow, but I was hoping a kind redditor might be willing to at least grab our packets so the whole experience isn’t a wash.

I live in Copley and would be glad to pick it up when we’re feeling human again.