For families across Stark County, reliable childcare is more than a matter of convenience. It can determine whether a parent is able to work, whether a young child receives consistent care and early learning, and whether a household already under financial pressure can remain stable.

This week: late changes to mail voting, federal pressure on race-conscious education, the meaning of two September 4 anniversaries, Akron housing and community investment, and the growing fight over AI imitation in music.

Though many people aren't aware of it, The ABCD Inc. was born out of a faith-based effort to improve people's lives

Tomier Davenport has been named the new CEO of The ABCD Inc. He will succeed founding CEO Will Dent later this year.