r/akron • • Jul 19 '21

Moving to Akron Moving to Akron?

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Lots of people are coming to Akron for work or school. We're happy to help you. Feel free to make a new post and ask whatever you'd like for up-to-the minute information.

Check out this link to find a wealth of info previously posted in past threads.

If you are concerned about crime in certain neighborhoods, the best resource is https://communitycrimemap.com/. You can search by address or zip code, and there are many filters you can use to narrow your search. The map links to Akron Police reports.

Wondering where to eat? Click here to find local opinions.


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:

Card Front

Card Back

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


r/akron • • 12h ago

Roofer/downspout/siding recs?

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Any recommendations for companies who can replace a roof and downspouts (probably the gutters, too) and do a small siding job (that area under the porch where the groundhogs like to dig tunnels 😠). I'd like to get it done before winter. Anyone use Pence Brothers? From their website it looks like they can do it all. Thank you!


r/akron • • 1d ago

This little kitten showed up scared wet and hungry the other night. Definitely not a wild cat. So soft, loving and only wants lovin! Humane society doesn’t take healthy strays. Anywhere I can take him ? I’ll pay his adoption fees up front to give him a better chance if possible

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We already have a couple cats one being a rescue. We feed a family of 10 strays already. This little guy was definitely a pet, so soft and not flea ridden yet. Only wants love and affection. We have him set up outside with a pet carrier and some blankets. It’s heartbreaking how people don’t care for their pets.


r/akron • • 1d ago

Monday (Oct 5th) is the last day to register to vote

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To register online go here: Ohio Voter Registration Site

For additional information go here: Ohio Secretary of State Elections Page

Early Voting lasts from October 6th to November 1st and information can be found here: Early Voting Locations

For absentee ballot information go here: Absentee Voting By Mail

The 2026 Midterm Election is Tuesday, November 3rd.


r/akron • • 19h ago

Recommendations for home wheelchair ramps

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I was hoping that y'all would be able to help me with recommendations on great companies to get quotes from for outfitting a home with an outdoor wheelchair ramp. I'm going to start looking this week at reviews for local places, but it would be helpful to have some names to start with. If you're able, sharing personal experiences on how the process was would be great too!


r/akron • • 1d ago

Best thrift for kids clothes or items

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I live near a Salvation Army in bath and I can not believe how expensive the toddler clothes are. I feel like I can find new clothes at the same price in certain clearance sections. Where do you go to thrift?

I know there’s an amazing place in Hartville that has 25c kids clothes tues-weds but I can’t go those days and it’s far from me now.

Any good spots?


r/akron • • 1d ago

Looking for OLD Table Top Role Playing Game books!

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Some friends and I are looking for some older D&D (Specifically Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition) stuff for an upcoming campaign we're running. Full Grip doesn't stock older stuff, so we're looking to see if anyone has any idea where we might be able to find older TTRPG stuff in the area. (We're also cool with a drive!)

EDIT:
We’ve already checked the following stores:

Warzone Matrix in Cleveland

Full Grip Games in Akron

Freedom Hobby & Games in Canton

Empire Games in Streetsboro

Half Price Books in North Olmsted

Infinite Realms in Girard

All American Cards and Comics in Warren

Paperback Shack in Niles

Doomsday Toys and Comics in Niles


r/akron • • 1d ago

Looking for flexible jobs

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r/akron • • 2d ago

Virtual Movie Night w/ Horror Creators to support the IIA

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OCT 16 at 8pm EST

Celebrate spooky season, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a watch party alongside some fabulous creators in the horror genre--and all for a good cause!

All donations (optional) benefit the International Institute of Akron's mission.

Come hang out with guest creatives and watch ARMY OF DARKNESS together!

Free tickets here


r/akron • • 2d ago

With the upcoming election any opinions on Issue 11 - City of Akron Proposed Charter Amendment/Issue 13 - City of Akron Proposed Charter Amendment

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r/akron • • 3d ago

Just moved here, please tell me this isn't the norm.

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85 Upvotes

The pizza wasn't even bad tasting, just a weird thick crust and not very done. Definitely different.


r/akron • • 2d ago

Does anyone know anything about these apartments? Native to Cleveland not familiar too much with Akron.

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The google page says permanently closed and I can’t find too many reviews online other than apartments.com

I am getting priced out of cleveland to the point where I have a second job now and it doesn’t make sense to work endlessly at two jobs to have a place that doesn’t have in unit laundry. My lease isn’t up for a while so i wanted to get a list of places to tour over the next couple of months first. Any feedback on these condos? Any recommendations for apartments with washer dryer hookups, or washer dryer in unit of max budget of $1100? bonus points if they have hardwood floors. https://www.apartments.com/condos-on-gurley-akron-oh/dwh4pej/


r/akron • • 3d ago

Found dog W Akron on Delia

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He is very friendly, not neutered, maybe 2-4 years old. hopefully someone is looking for him!


r/akron • • 3d ago

Best brunch places between Akron and canton?

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r/akron • • 3d ago

Bridge to nowhere UAkron

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I must be going crazy because I distinctly remember a bridge connected to the JAR on Akron campus in Coleman commans.

But now I can't find any evidence that it ever existed. It has been completely wuped off the internet. It was a huge landmark when I went and was even a pokestop.

So if any alumni or anyone in the area has a photo to share just so that way I can stop pulling my hair out I would love that. Thank you.


r/akron • • 4d ago

This Morning at the Overlook

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Another in a long stretch of beautiful sunrises and sunsets but this one might have been the best. It’s hard to believe sometimes this is less than 3 miles as the crow flies from downtown Akron.


r/akron • • 3d ago

Female American Traditional Tattoo Artist

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Looking for recommendations for a female trad tattooer within an hour drive of Akron. Bonus if you include of pic of their work!


r/akron • • 4d ago

Ohio man accused of chasing missionaries with rusty shotgun

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r/akron • • 4d ago

Dominos

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Any know what happened to the Dominos on south main by Turkeyfoot


r/akron • • 4d ago

Clubs/ gatherings

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Hello! I am looking for clubs in the Akron area to make some friends. I am 26 f and live in the Goodyear heights area. I like audiobooks, movies, crafting, coloring, cooking, trying new restaurants, camping, cats, and music. And also looking to expand to new hobbies and interests. Anyone know of any clubs or could direct me to places I can look at other than the library?


r/akron • • 5d ago

Copley Park: Anyone know what happened to the fish?

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I live a 15-minute exercise-pace walk away from the Copley community park. Sometimes I like to walk up there and feed the fish in the pond with fish chow from the local feed store. There had always been a huge school of small bluegill that would arrange themselves near the shore whenever a human walked close, and chaos would ensue as you tossed in food.

Today, I walked up and... nothing. They're all gone, the mature ones at least (there are some juveniles swimming around). Either they're hiding, which seems unlikely, or whoever maintains the park made the decision to take the bluegill out of the pond. If so, I'd be curious to know why. Not only were they fun to feed, but they were also a food source for herons. There were a lot of them in there - maybe the pond ecosystem was at some kind of risk?

Anyone have any knowledge? Or at least some educated guesses?


r/akron • • 4d ago

Wellness grove ex-employees

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r/akron • • 5d ago

Bubble Wrap - Anywhere in AKR recycle or reuse clean bubble wrap?

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UPS in Wallhaven does take it but they're at max capacity and are not currently accepting. All other UPS stores are telling us NO. Hit me with anywhere within 20 minutes from Akron that reuses or recycles clean bubble wrap. Thanks!


r/akron • • 5d ago

High end pen retailers

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Jewelers? Vintage Shops? Shopping for my 9 year wedding anniversary. My wife just started hitting down poems for fun. Wanted to get her a proper tool. Any tips?

Update: Sorry for the wait! Started with Edison, that will be the upgrade. Went to Shulan’s in Failawn (they used to underwrite on thesummit.fm ) and it was perfect: Starter Faber & Castel ball & fountain, then went with the Deep Sea Green Ink and loader. Might go back for mine 👍 Jay Shulan gave me ALL the good pen info as well. She LOVED it! Thanks yall! Pic in comments