Oh Snap Photo Lab founder wants to offer a safe, creative outlet for youth Downtown September 22, 2021By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall Packed into 6,300 square feet in a Downtown...ArtsBlack BusinessesCommunityEntertainmentfeaturedSmall Businesses·3 mins read·413 views
ACME’s first Buckeye’s Best contest gives Northeast Ohio food entrepreneurs a spot on store shelves September 8, 2021By Abbey Marshall Photos by Abbey Marshall Brian Reardon used to spend his fall Saturdays scooping his signature...Black BusinessesCommunityfeaturedFoodPeopleSmall BusinessSmall Businesses·3 mins read·328 views
Akron inventor seeks to inspire Black youth with his story August 16, 2021By Abbey Marshall, Devil Strip staff reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall When Sonny Sneed was only six months...Black BusinessesCommunityCultureEquity & InclusionfeaturedPeople·6 mins read·1410 views
‘One Year in Loveland’: Elizabeth’s Bookshop celebrates first anniversary with joy and community August 9, 2021By H.L. Comeriato, Devil Strip Staff Reporter Rachel Elizabeth Cargle is filled with gratitude. Behind a table lined...ArtsBlack BusinessesBooksCommunityfeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·348 views
Akron Honey Company brings the one-day only block party back to the bee farm June 27, 2021written by Derek Kreider; feature image courtesy of Akron Honey Co. What has eight local small businesses, three...Black BusinessesCommunityEntrepreneurshipEventsSmall Business·3 mins read·1082 views
Irie Jamaican Kitchen brings sunny flavors to Highland Square just in time for summer June 21, 2021Nahla Bendefaa For the past few weeks, Irie Jamaican Kitchen’s colorful signage on West Market Street has been...Black BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·2 mins read·1148 views
Jason Blakely offers area poets voices with heart through Poetry Is Life Publishing May 3, 2021by Marissa Marangoni If there is one thing that Jason Blakely has, it’s heart. That heart is behind...ArtsBlack BusinessesCommunityCulturefeatured·5 mins read·238 views
The S.H.E Suite: Empowering women with holistic personal and business wellness April 28, 2021Reporting and writing by Brynne Olsen On a quest to help Akronites manage the many hats they wear,...Black BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·184 views
Ogarth’s kitchen brings Jamaican street food culture to South Akron March 29, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Charlee Harris Ogarth Thompson was born to cook, and after over 20 years...Black BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedFood·4 mins read·1422 views
Beanhead Brothers ‘was a no-brainer’ for lifelong friends February 24, 2021by Noor Hindi For Derek “Tricky” Fromby, opening The Beanhead Brothers “was a no-brainer.” For 15 years, Fromby...Black BusinessesCommunityCultureEntrepreneurshipfeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·1 min read·846 views
Eat Speak Love’s subscription boxes offer Akronites rotating products from local businesses February 1, 2021by Abbey Marshall Tiffany Roper is wrapping Akron small business up in a box. She initially intended to...Black BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·547 views
Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets: Practicing self-care through baking and painting January 25, 2021Reporting and writing by Brynne Olsen Yvonne Chappell, owner of Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets, is baking her way...ArtsBlack BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·325 views
In the studio with metalsmith Shani Richards January 4, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Noor Hindi Shani Richards is “not interested in making pretty objects.” A low-lit...ArtsBlack Businessesfeatured·4 mins read·424 views
ThaiSoul Fusion Grill: Creative cuisine made with love December 21, 2020Reporting, writing, and photos by Brynne Olsen Meeting on a blind date when they were 15 years old,...Black BusinessesCommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·4 mins read·1284 views
Furniture designer Jessica Skinner creates functional art inspired by her family roots December 7, 2020by Brittany Nader When Jessica Skinner was a little girl, she and her brother would take family trips...ArtsBlack Businessesfeatured·5 mins read·496 views