History Unwrapped: Akron’s New Exhibit is Here!
Your support helps the Akron Podcast Keep going. Please consider throwing us a bone. History Unwrapped: Akron’s New Exhibit is Here!Published on April 14, 2025 Akron is buzzing with news this week, and we’ve got all the juicy details. Akron Taxes DueFirst off, let’s talk about taxes. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, well, I don’t know what to say—like, do you really think the IRS is going to take pity on you? You can’t complain about potholes if you’re not doing your part, right? North Main Street Open DiscussionSpeaking of potholes, the city is hosting an open house on April 16 at the North Hill Branch Library to discuss proposed improvements for North Main Street. This project has been on the drawing board for years and promises to make our roads a little less like obstacle courses. Don’t worry—we’ve got links in the show notes, so you can check it out and maybe even learn something about your city. Akron History CenterNow, if you’re a history buff, the Akron History Center just opened, and it’s a big deal. We’re talking about a $45 million investment that showcases 200 years of Akron's history through artifacts and modern technology. It’s like a museum but without the dust and smell of old books—thankfully, because who wants that? It’s located at Lock Four on the Ohio and Erie Canal, so you can even take a stroll afterward. The exhibits cover everything from industry to social justice movements. You might even learn something about the city’s past that you didn’t know—or maybe you’ll just be reminded of how long it’s been since you thought about your own history. Either way, it’s worth a visit. Akron Police Oversight BoardLastly, let’s not forget the ongoing saga of the Akron Citizens Police Oversight Board. In a totally shocking turn of events, it seems the city council doesn’t want to let the chair of the board help pick new members. It’s like they’re afraid of letting the fox into the henhouse or something. Kent Boyd, the chair, is just trying to do his job, but the politics surrounding this board are getting messier than a spilled cup of coffee. The city’s independent police auditor has reviewed nearly 300 cases since last March and disagreed with less than 5% of the findings. What does that tell you? If this oversight board can’t even get the seats filled, how do we expect to fix anything? It’s all a bit absurd, really. I mean, we’re all paying taxes here, and yet it feels like we’re just throwing our money into a black hole. Let’s keep an eye on this one, folks. It’s bound to get more interesting. Arbor Day at Joy Park04.25.2025 Come plant a tree! FROM 5 TO 6PM 825 FULLER ST. Takeaways:
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