The City of Akron was selected as a National Civic League All-America City for a fifth time over the weekend in Denver.
As he accepted the award, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said, “This Saturday, Akron is going to celebrate 200 years, and you have given us an incredible birthday present.”
Malik credited the city’s Lauren Marsh, assistant to the chief of staff, and Emma Lieberth Osborn, policy and grants strategist, who he said thought it was important to apply for the recognition…