This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Patricia Simmons, former director of Akron Zoo, passes away after 5 ...

The CEO of the North Carolina Zoo has died. Pat Simmons, who began serving with the zoo in 2015, passed away after a five-year battle with cancer. In addition to CEO, she was also the director. Prior ...

Cook & Boardman plans to complete its move involving more than 100 employees by the end of 2025. It has signed a lease for 40 ...

Tamarr, who turns 20 years old on Aug. 25, will be monitored by veterinarians without anesthesia and may begin to spend less ...

If you're a sports fan, you must check out the LeBron James' Home Court museum at House Three Thirty in Akron. Located down ...

An elderly male lion at the Akron Zoo, described as a “staple icon” has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, the zoo announced over the weekend.

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) -The elderly male lion at the Akron Zoo has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and is under treatment, according to Akron Zoo officials. Tamarr, who will turn 20 on ...

This week in Akron history, canal commission awarded contracts, workers installed pipes, motorists bought maps and ...

Luigi's Restaurant has been serving pizza, pastas and cheese salads in Akron since 1949. But what's the story behind its name ...

With more than 300 racers competing in the All-American Soap Box Derby, hotels, restaurants and other establishments could ...

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – The Liberty Township Board of Trustees is considering adding a charge to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets. Tuesday night it will hold the second of two required ...

AKRON, Ohio -- Christopher J. Hardesty will lead efforts to revitalize downtown Akron as the first executive director of the Downtown Akron Development Corporation. In his new role, Hardesty will ...