The Beacon Journal staff recently took a field trip back in time — and we didn't even have to go very far to get there. About 15 reporters, photographers and editors made the trek about half a mile ...
As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the ...
A discussion of Akron’s time in the spotlight of the indie/new wave/punk music world, 1978 to 1983. Brad Savage of The Summit FM moderates a discussion of Akron’s time in the spotlight of the ...
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — The historic original headquarters of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Akron has been vacant for 10 years. Built in 1910 and later placed on the National Register of ...
The city of Akron must find a way to preserve Firestone Plant No. 1. At the very least, preservation of the clock tower must occur. Quite simply, the city has too little of its built environment or ...