AKRON, Ohio — Fresh off of his ceremonial swearing-in over the weekend, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is set to hold his first community town hall this week. The focus of Malik's town hall will be ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says threats have been made to the entire Akron Police Department. The threats follow the police shooting death of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker.

“Condolences with the victim's family and friends,” Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said. “My heart goes out to the young man whose life was senselessly cut short, and to everyone who was injured.” ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announces the city received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reimagine the Innerbelt on Jan. 8, 2025. Akron is receiving $10 million from ...