Akron is gearing up to celebrate it's 200th birthday this year, with events that reflect on its past and look forward to the ...

Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including a Civil War reunion, Lujan’s price relief and a ...

The opening ceremony of Akron's yearlong bicentennial celebration will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main Street. The festivities will include live performances ...

Beacon Journal readers write about the bicentennial, Beacon Journal decisions, Gov. DeWine's recent decision and wrong ...

a nonprofit organization that was set up by the city and the Akron Bicentennial Commission to help plan the festivities. “We’re going to have so many opportunities for history.” The ...

the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation and the Akron Bicentennial Commission have a proposition for you: the Akron Bicentennial Wellness Challenge. The collaborative challenge is designed to ...

On the eve of Akron's bicentennial than today's speaker, Dave Lieberth Davis spent a good part of his lifetime promoting the city of Akron and recording its history. Dave is also, in addition to ...

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Be sure to check out BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout 2025 for the latest look back at ...