Akron officials approved a $175K contract with the D.C.-based Aspen Institute to study access to sports programs for elementary to high school students. The eight to 12-month study will use surveys, focus groups & community events to shape plans that help kids stay active.
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On June 10, the Akron Community Foundation approved $6.2 million in quarterly grants + $671,500 in arts and culture funding for 57 local organizations, including Akron Art Museum and Akron Civic Theatre. The awards will support exhibits, performances, community events and arts education.
Akron native LeBron James answered the NBA GOAT debate in a Time magazine profile published Monday, June 9, saying he is not taking anyone over him and noting that legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant would back him.
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