Akron Antiques brings handmade crafts, vintage pieces to Ellet April 14, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Melanie Mohler When imagining an antique store, many people may think of a...CommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·1330 views
The Workz brings former Falls Theater back to life on Front Street March 31, 2021Reporting and writing by Diane Pitz Kilivris The home of the old Falls Theater on Front Street in...CommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·1678 views
Just a Dad From Akron founder Kenny Lambert talks parenthood, sobriety and building community in the face of loss March 29, 2021by H.L. Comeriato Kenny Lambert didn’t always know who he was. Now, he’s absolutely sure of it. At...CommunityCulturefeaturedPeopleRecoverySmall BusinessSmall Businesses·8 mins read·1635 views
The Brooklands Bar: former Goodyear Heights’ speakeasy still draws a crowd March 22, 2021Writing, reporting and photos by Emily Anderson It’s hard to drive through Goodyear Heights and not feel a...CommunityCulturefeaturedFoodSmall Businesses·3 mins read·3166 views
“Cautiously optimistic” for a revitalized Romig Road after Amazon fulfillment center opens March 15, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall When Kevin Tyler and Derek Fromby heard the city approved plans...CommunityCultureeconomic developmentfeaturedSmall BusinessSmall BusinessesUnderstand·7 mins read·853 views
Backyard flower business blossoms during COVID-19 March 8, 2021Reporting and writing by Melanie Mohler Just like many others, Megan and Codi Berkenstock’s lives did not go...CommunityCOVID-19CulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·382 views
Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace February 24, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...City of AkronCommunityCultureeconomic developmentEducationEntrepreneurshipEquity & InclusionfeaturedSmall Businesses·5 mins read·911 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·845 views
The Tea Dude ‘plays in the kitchen’ to create bold new flavors February 17, 2021Reporting and writing by Michael Roberts This is a story about a dude named Chris. Chris is a...featuredSmall Businesses·3 mins read·543 views
Restaurant industry veterans launch Divine Food, Spirits, Wine in Cuyahoga Falls February 15, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson Anyone who has worked in a restaurant here in Akron knows...CulturefeaturedFoodSmall BusinessSmall Businesses·3 mins read·1620 views
Leaf. expands home goods business to Market Street February 8, 2021Reporting and writing by Laura Lakins Leaf., formerly known as Every Blooming Thing, opened their new storefront at...CommunityCulturefeaturedSmall Businesses·3 mins read·194 views
Akronite app is here to stay after generating over $200,000 in local business sales, city says February 8, 2021Reporting, writing and photo by Abbey Marshall What began as a swift response to local businesses’ dwindling sales...CommunityCultureeconomic developmentfeaturedSmall Businesses·4 mins read·1290 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
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