How ‘claim sharks’ cost Ohio veterans thousands as they seek VA benefits
For-profit, unaccredited veterans’ claims services, often dubbed “claim sharks” by veterans’ affairs officials, are violating federal law by charging veterans thousands of dollars in fees — in many cases far higher than the benefits they receive — when they file disability claims.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Kenmore, once its own city near Akron, is undergoing a ‘reimagining’
Salt miners, rubber workers once defined this changing neighborhood in the city’s southwest corner
Tree-lined Merriman Hills molded by Akron rubber industry’s prosperity
One of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods is home to 2,700 Akronites.
Highland Square packs nightlife, popular events into a single square mile
Central Akron neighborhood is also home to more than 7,600 residents.
