In October 2025, a global venture capital firm purchased Summa Health - one of greater Akron’s largest employers and healthcare providers. Proceeds from the sale funded the creation of a new…
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Serving the Community Since 1971
The Akron Press Club engages in civil conversations vital to the future of our community and funds scholarships to ensure the future of journalism and public relations.
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