Who Got Put on Leave? The Shocking Akron Drama Unfolds!

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​Who Got Put on Leave? The Shocking Akron Drama Unfolds!​

Published on April 18, 2025

The big news in Akron this week is the sudden leave of Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson from Akron Public Schools, which has everyone buzzing. Meanwhile, Mary Outley steps in as the interim superintendent (again), and the Mayor is optimistic about the future of the school district.

Also on the agenda, we'll discuss the city’s quest for a new logo—because apparently, the last one didn't quite cut it. And if you thought the city was done with all the logo drama, think again; we’re forming subcommittees now!

Plus, we’ll touch on some exciting developments at the Akron Zoo, including a new animal hospital set to open in 2026.

Takeaways:

• The Akron Public Schools Board of Education voted to place Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson on immediate leave.


• A new City of Akron logo is being developed, likely to be revealed in 2025, because why not have an endless logo redesign cycle?


• Akron has been ranked as one of the most affordable cities for retirement in the U.S., so forget Florida, right?


• There's a new animal hospital being built at the Akron Zoo, which will be awesome for the animals, but let's hope they don't hire the designers from the last logo.


• The city and Akron Public Schools are still negotiating the contract for police in schools, which is a total joy to be dealing with, isn't it?


• A new orchestral piece titled 'Festive Fanfare for Akron's Bicentennial' is premiering soon, because what's more festive than a fanfare?

Links referenced in this episode:

• 
  State of City Address June 3.


• Akron Inexpensive Retirement


• Child Support Service


• Akron Gets It's Own Song


• City of Akron Logo Survey


• akronpodcast.com/events

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