While Akron officials can't explain the decrease locally, Mayor Shammas Malik said he intends to keep up the momentum by maintaining the city's existing initiatives while also working on new ...

It's been a special year for Akron Mayor Shammas Malik. In January he was sworn in as Akron's first person-of-color as mayor, ...

Mayor Shammas Malik said Wednesday he was encouraged by a recent meeting with HATCo leader Marc Harrison, who is heading up an effort to acquire the Akron-based Summa Health System. During a ...

In the wake of Akron police fatally shooting a second person this year, Mayor Shammas Malik has proposed hiring outside consulting groups to review the police department's use-of-force policy.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik doubled down on his support for Akron Police Chief Brian Harding following calls for his resignation and firing. After Harding rejected Independent Police Auditor Anthony ...

Akron residents had a chance Wednesday night to talk to Mayor Shammas Malik about their questions and suggestions surrounding the city's $815 million operating budget, specifically regarding why ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Local authorities temporarily closed off a portion of I-76 in Akron after reports of ‘suspicious items’ that were found nearby, according to Mayor Shammas Malik.

“This funding will allow the City of Akron to build on our commitment to bridge divides created by the construction of the Innerbelt,” said a statement from Akron Mayor Shammas Malik.