Akron Zoo receives the rare “clean” accreditation from the AZA September 1, 2021By Aja Hannah for TDS Photo provided by the Akron Zoo After a rigorous inspection, Akron Zoo has...CommunityCulturefeatured·2 mins read·329 views
Cascade Valley Metro Park’s new 200-acre Valley View area opens to public September 1, 2021By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall Hikers and nature enthusiasts won’t be able to...CommunityCulturefeaturedParks & Rec·4 mins read·3923 views
All Walks Yoga brings accessibility to ancient practice August 25, 2021By Diane Kilivris for TDS Yoga is an ancient Indian practice of self-realization that has provided great exercise...CommunityEquity & InclusionfeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·249 views
Flock of sheep on Mutton Hill continue to tell the story of Akron August 25, 2021By Melanie Mohler for TDS Photos by Melanie Mohler Driving down Copley Road as it turns into South...CommunityfeaturedLocal history·7 mins read·562 views
Fifty years of food: Kent Co-op feeds the community August 23, 2021By Derek Kreider, general assignment reporter Photos by Derek Kreider Fifty years since their inception, Kent Natural Foods...CommunityfeaturedSmall Businesses·5 mins read·401 views
First female Akron Public superintendent takes office ahead of a year recovering from and adapting to the pandemic August 23, 2021By Abbey Marshall, TDS staff reporter Returning to Akron Public Schools was a full circle moment for incoming...CommunityEducationEquity & InclusionfeaturedPeople·4 mins read·1295 views
Women Firefighters Get the Job Done at Akron Fire Department August 18, 2021By Abbey Bashor When many people think of what it means to be a firefighter, words like strength,...City of AkronCommunityfeatured·6 mins read·1065 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
Free Comic Book Day is Back and Local Shops are Looking to Celebrate. August 12, 2021Compiled by Ken Evans for The Devil Strip August 14, this Saturday, will see the return of the...CommunityfeaturedSmall Businesses·1 min read·78 views
Shelf Life strives to make reading accessible, affordable August 12, 2021By Jim Woods for TDS Photos by Danielle Sawat, provided by Shelf Life Danielle Sawat loves books. She...ArtsBooksCommunityfeaturedSmall Businesses·3 mins read·562 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
Marigold Sol: Revitalization through sustainability, function, and art August 4, 2021By Brynne Olsen for The Devil Strip At Marigold Sol in Kenmore, it’s in with the old and...CommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·213 views
Akron Civic expands operations with addition of Goodyear Theater August 3, 2021Derek Kreider, general assignment reporter Photos by Derek Kreider Akronites can expect much more in the way of...ArtsCommunityfeaturedTheatre·2 mins read·493 views
Spotted Owl Aiming for Another Fall Opening August 3, 2021By Emily Anderson for The Devil Strip Photos by Heidi M. Rolf, provided by The Spotted Owl Hearing...CommunityfeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·4 mins read·801 views
Travis Howe brings happiness a ¼ pound at a time with Fat T’s Cookies August 3, 2021By Teresa Sroka for The Devil Strip Photos by Teresa Sroka Travis Howe didn’t set out to become...CommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·3 mins read·877 views