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"The arts are education."It's as simple as that for Jarrod Hartzler, who spent more than half a decade as the executive and artistic director of Akron's…

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Hundreds of thousands of Ohio drivers are suspended, mostly for unpaid fines.

From the death of Jayland Walker to the pandemic to a rise in gun violence, Akron's Black community has been plagued by tragedies over the past three years. Community organizations are focusing on mental health in the community to overcome this trauma and grief.

Reactions to the changes in USAID run the gamut. Some leading voices — like Mexico's president — are in favor. Others fear that lives will be lost as health care programs are cut.

This year was one of the most competitive applicant pools in the agency's history. One of the candidates explains what it takes to earn a coveted spot — and why so many want to be an astronaut today.

A special election was called after a recall petition circulated in the community successfully forcing the city to let voters decide whether the mayor and two council members should keep their seats.

A page published by the White House entitled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian" lists exhibits, educational sites and more that the administration seems to take issue with.

NPR's favorite visual stories of the year include political news events, a solar eclipse, and hurricanes along with stories about education, music and comics.

Apple TV+ is here. Disney+, HBO Max and Peacock are coming soon. Netflix, Amazon and Hulu keep on growing. And that's just the beginning. Here's what our television critic recommends.