Akron has always been a city that knows how to reinvent itself. From its early days as a canal town to becoming the Rubber Capital of the World, Akron helped drive American industry forward—thanks to companies like Goodyear and Firestone. That spirit of innovation still lingers in the air, but today’s Akron is more than factories and tires. It’s a community of hardworking people, historic neighborhoods, and families who take pride in where they live.