The two candidates for mayor of Akron – Republican Jennifer Hensal and Democratic incumbent Don Plusquellic – will participate in a debate at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Martin Center on the campus of the University of Akron. This…
A panel discussion of Ohio Senate Bill 5 will be held at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon on Thursday, October 20, at the University of Akron’s Martin Center. There will be the opportunity for questions from the audience Ohio lawmakers passed Senate Bill 5 March…
After four decades of lunches, speeches, auctions, scholarship fund-raisers, book sales and good times we are ready to celebrate the Akron Press Club’s 40th birthday. The Press Club board invites present members, past members and those who have been connected with the organization over the…
If you are reading these words, then you are looking at the Press Club’s redesigned web site. Board members have been working for some time to make this much-needed change to update our web site. The new site allows us to publish information more easily…
The three Democratic candidates for Akron mayor – Janice Davis, Don Plusquellic and Michael Williams – will participate in a debate at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon Monday, August 8, 2011, at the University of Akron’s Student Union. This event is co-sponsored by the League…
The Akron Press Club will hold a 40th anniversary banquet on Nov. 12, 2011, at the Martin Center. It will be an excellent opportunity for past and present members to connect (or reconnect) and celebrate 40 years of the Akron Press Club. Although final plans…
The May 5 appearance by Keep America Beautiful President and CEO Matthew McKenna concludes the Akron Press Club speaker series for this season. We will break for summer and pick up again in the fall for what promises to be a busy political season with…
Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy President Dr. Jay Gershen will speak at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon on Tuesday, April 19, at the University of Akron’s Martin Center. There will be the opportunity for questions following the speech. Gershen was named to…
Summit County Executive Russ Pry will give his annual state of the County address Friday, Feb. 18 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. There will be an opportunity for questions following the speech. This annual speech is sponsored by the Akron Press…
Superintendent David James will discuss the state of Akron schools at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 3, at the University of Akron’s Martin Center. There will be the opportunity for questions following the speech. This will be James’ third state of schools…