Downtown Akron Partnership

The Richard Howe House has been restored and serves as a visitor information center for the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, a meeting center, and as offices for the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition.

47 W Exchange St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 374-5657

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Akron/Summit CVB’s Drip Drive Returns to Support Summit County’s Local Coffee SceneThe Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is brewing up excitement once again with the launch of the annual Drip Drive, kicking off Feb. 28, 2026. This year, 22 locally owned coffee shops across Summit County are inviting residents and visitors to sip, explore and support local.

Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Named to Akron Marathon Board of DirectorsAkron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton has been appointed to the Akron Marathon’s Board of Directors effective February 24, 2026.

10 Years of Public Art and Artists to Be Celebrated at Curated Storefront’s May 2 Fundraiser: Revelry for a CauseThe community is invited to celebrate a decade of public art and support artists at Curated Storefront’s 2026 gala and fundraiser, Revelry for a Cause, 6–10 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Akron Art Museum.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.