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Navigating the media landscape in today’s culture: A virtual discussion
Akron Press Club presents Summit County sheriff debate
Superintendent David James to deliver 2020 State of Akron Schools speech
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Navigating the media landscape in today’s culture: A virtual discussion
Finding truth in the news is not easy in today’s multilayered, media-driven culture. But it is possible.Join the Akron Press Club on Wednesday, September 23 at 12:15 p.m. for an important discussion featuring three of our expert board members. These … Continue reading
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A free people, a free press
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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