Akron in Action

Akron in Action is a series where you’ll hear directly from the folks doing the hard work every day to move the city of Akron, Ohio forward. Every month, we’ll be taking you behind the scenes into different departments and topics of your city government.

Akron in Action is a government podcast hosted by City of Akron, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

City of Akron hosts Akron in Action, a government show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Ep. 12 – Animals, Athletes, and Akron

  Jul 17, 202622 minS1

  Host Alexis King sits down with Elena Bell from the Akron Zoo and Laura McElrath from the Akron Marathon for a lively, interconnected conversation about community, wellness, wildlife, and the power of partnerships. Hear how new Zoo arrivals, major expansions, and the ever‑growing Akron Marathon Race Series each shape the city — and how both organizations work hand‑in‑hand with the City of Akron to create unforgettable experiences for residents. It’s adventure, health, and hometown pride all in one episode. Follow us on Facebook (@AkronOhio) or Instagram (@AkronMayorMalik) to see updates on what else we're working on!

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  Episode #11

  Ep. 11 – Fun in the Sun with Recreation & Parks

  Jun 11, 202629 minS1

  It's finally summertime, and that means lots of opportunities for fun in the sun! Host Alexis King sits down with Laurie Chenevey and Jeff Mourton from Akron’s Recreation & Parks team to explore all the fun happening across our city this summer. From free park concerts and community‑center programs to pools, splash pads, youth camps, and beloved events like the Taste of Akron and Akron Art Expo — this episode is packed with ways to enjoy Akron all season long. Whether you’re looking for a place to cool off, explore, get active, or just enjoy time with neighbors, there’s something for everyone in Akron’s parks and community centers. Tune in to learn how to take full advantage of these offerings — and how Recreation & Parks helps make Akron a vibrant, connected place to call home. Learn more or register for programs at: https://akron.recdesk.com/Community/Home View the Concerts in the Park schedule here: https://bit.ly/4uZnG9y Follow Akron Recreation & Parks on Facebook (@CityofAkronRecreationandParks) or Instagram (@AkronRecAndParks) to stay up to date on programs and events across all of our community centers and parks. Follow us on Facebook (@AkronOhio) or Instagram (@AkronMayorMalik) to see updates on what else we're working on!

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  Episode #10

  SPECIAL EDITION: Akron in Action, Ep. 10 – State of the City with Mayor Shammas Malik

  May 27, 202646 minS1

  <p>On May 19, Mayor Shammas Malik delivered his third State of the City Address! He outlined a sweeping vision for Akron’s future centered on collaboration, innovation, and community investment. The speech highlighted major new initiatives across housing, public safety, youth opportunity, sustainability, and economic development, all tied together through the city’s “Together for Akron” framework.</p><p>In this month’s Special Edition of Akron in Action, host Alexis King and Mayor Malik take a high-level look at some of the biggest updates and announcements from the event.  </p><p>You can watch the speech in its entirety here: https...

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  Episode #9

  Ep. 9 - Sustainability that Improves Daily Life with Casey Shevlin

  Apr 22, 202644 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Akron in Action, host Alexis King sits down with Casey Shevlin, the City of Akron’s Director of Sustainability and Resiliency, to explore how sustainability connects directly to residents’ everyday lives. Casey shares how she defines sustainability, why the newly created Office of Sustainability and Resiliency matters, and what it’s like to run the entire operation as a one‑person team.</p><p>Together, they discuss the hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding Casey has brought into Akron, the ambitious Climate Action Plan she’s working to develop, and the initiatives already underway—f...

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  Episode #8

  Ep. 8 - Living, Building, and Staying in Akron with Kyle Julien and Esther Thomas

  Mar 18, 202639 minS1

  <p>How can we make it easier for Akronites to live, build, and stay here in our city? Hear from Director of Planning Kyle Julien and Director of Opportunity and Engagement Esther Thomas about the work of the Planning Department and our new Right to Counsel pilot program. Plus, Kyle, Esther, and Alexis dig into what it means to be a good neighbor and the power of vibrant neighborhoods. </p><p>Learn more about the Planning and Urban Development Department here: https://bit.ly/3PlezAxLearn more about the Right to Counsel Pilot Program here: https://bit.ly/3HQMpJVLearn more about t...

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