Akron Antiques brings handmade crafts, vintage pieces to Ellet
Reporting, writing and photos by Melanie Mohler When imagining an antique store, many people may think of a...
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The Workz brings former Falls Theater back to life on Front Street
Reporting and writing by Diane Pitz Kilivris The home of the old Falls Theater on Front Street in...
Just a Dad From Akron founder Kenny Lambert talks parenthood, sobriety and building community in the face of loss
by H.L. Comeriato Kenny Lambert didn’t always know who he was. Now, he’s absolutely sure of it. At...
The Brooklands Bar: former Goodyear Heights’ speakeasy still draws a crowd
Writing, reporting and photos by Emily Anderson It’s hard to drive through Goodyear Heights and not feel a...
“Cautiously optimistic” for a revitalized Romig Road after Amazon fulfillment center opens
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall When Kevin Tyler and Derek Fromby heard the city approved plans...
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Backyard flower business blossoms during COVID-19
Reporting and writing by Melanie Mohler Just like many others, Megan and Codi Berkenstock’s lives did not go...
Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...
Beanhead Brothers ‘was a no-brainer’ for lifelong friends
by Noor Hindi For Derek “Tricky” Fromby, opening The Beanhead Brothers “was a no-brainer.” For 15 years, Fromby...
The Tea Dude ‘plays in the kitchen’ to create bold new flavors
Reporting and writing by Michael Roberts This is a story about a dude named Chris. Chris is a...
Restaurant industry veterans launch Divine Food, Spirits, Wine in Cuyahoga Falls
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson Anyone who has worked in a restaurant here in Akron knows...
Leaf. expands home goods business to Market Street
Reporting and writing by Laura Lakins Leaf., formerly known as Every Blooming Thing, opened their new storefront at...
Akronite app is here to stay after generating over $200,000 in local business sales, city says
Reporting, writing and photo by Abbey Marshall What began as a swift response to local businesses’ dwindling sales...
Eat Speak Love’s subscription boxes offer Akronites rotating products from local businesses
by Abbey Marshall Tiffany Roper is wrapping Akron small business up in a box. She initially intended to...
Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets: Practicing self-care through baking and painting
Reporting and writing by Brynne Olsen Yvonne Chappell, owner of Yvonne’s Arts and Sweets, is baking her way...
ThaiSoul Fusion Grill: Creative cuisine made with love
Reporting, writing, and photos by Brynne Olsen Meeting on a blind date when they were 15 years old,...