Category Archives: Announcements

A free people, a free press

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Akron Press Club

The Akron Press Club creates a forum for our community to discuss issues of the day. There are no more important issues at this moment than racial justice and the ability of a free press to tell that story. The … Continue reading →

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Akron Press Club presents Summit County sheriff debate

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Akron Press Club

Who wants to be the new sheriff in Summit County? Find out when the Akron Press Club presents a debate between the four Democratic candidates in the March 17 primary. The debate is free and open to the public. It … Continue reading →

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Superintendent David James to deliver 2020 State of Akron Schools speech

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Akron Press Club

Superintendent David James, Ed.D. will discuss the state of Akron Public Schools at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon on Wednesday, February 19 at Quaker Station in Akron.There will be the opportunity for questions following his address. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch … Continue reading →

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Akron Press Club Book Sale November 9

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Akron Press Club

The annual Akron Press Club book sale will be Saturday, November 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Summit County Historical Society, Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Road at South Portage Path in Akron. The sale provides a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Photos from Akron mayoral debate

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Akron Press Club

Akron mayoral candidates incumbent Dan Horrigan and challenger Josh Sines debated before an Akron Press Club crowd of more than 300 Oct. 16. The candidates agreed on a number of issues. Both said they may have to raise sewer rates … Continue reading →

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Impeaching a President Panel Discussion at Akron Press Club November 20

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Akron Press Club

The Akron Press Club will present a special panel discussion “Impeaching a President: Understanding the Current Moment” November 20 at Quaker Station on the campus of the University of Akron. There will be the opportunity for questions from the audience. … Continue reading →

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Democratic and Republican Akron mayoral candidates will debate October 16

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Akron Press Club

The Democratic and Republican candidates facing off in the November election for Akron mayor will participate in a debate to be presented by the Akron Press Club on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the University of Akron’s Quaker Station. The … Continue reading →

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Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro State of the County Speech August 29 sold out

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Akron Press Club

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will deliver the annual State of the County speech at the John S. Knight Center on Thursday, August 29. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin at noon. The event is sold out. The speech is … Continue reading →

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Akron Press Club, John S. Knight scholarships awarded

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Akron Press Club

A total of nine students are receiving scholarships for $5,000 each from the Akron Press Club and the John S. Knight Journalism Fund. Six area college students were selected for scholarships in memory of longtime Akron Beacon Journal editor John … Continue reading →

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Akron Press Club immigration panel April 24

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Akron Press Club

Immigration and Northeast Ohio will be the topic of an Akron Press Club panel discussion on Wednesday, April 24, at The Tangier. There will be the opportunity for questions from the audience.             The broad national debate about the impact … Continue reading →

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