Community – THE DEVIL STRIP

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

November 24th, 2020

Writing and reporting by H.L. Comeriato Photo by Noor Hindi On Monday, Nov. 16, Akron City Council voted to approve legislation put forth by Mayor Dan Horrigan that would limit the number of guests allo... Read More...

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

November 23rd, 2020

by Jami Meeker Editor’s note: This is a shortened version of a much longer work by Jami Meeker, which the writer hopes to publish in the future. It appeared in print editions of The Devil Strip in five chap... Read More...

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

November 23rd, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Ken Evans There is no doubt that beer is king in Akron. But, if one is willing to venture to the wilds of Mogadore, Crafted Artisan Meadery seeks to give Akronites a craft e... Read More...

Akron Municipal Court reverses course, resumes some virtual eviction hearings

November 18th, 2020

by Noor Hindi, The Devil Strip and Doug Livingston, The Akron Beacon Journal On Friday, following a COVID-19 exposure in the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, Akron Municipal Court sent out a press rel... Read More...

Muralists use life and art to help revitalize downtown parks

November 18th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Susan Pappas It’s an unseasonably warm November day at Lock 3 in downtown Akron, and an unusual sight has caught the attention of a handful of onlookers. A woman clad in ... Read More...

New “NoTique” to feature North Hill vendors showcasing cultures and products

November 18th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Sima Arshadi recalls the days growing up in Tehran that she spent with her mother, sculpting flowers that would never die. The technique — hours... Read More...

Akron Brow Bar opens in Highland Square

November 12th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti For the last decade, Samantha Ballard has been traversing the cosmetology world, and now she’s in the center of it, as the owner of Akron Brow Bar, a newly ... Read More...

Screen printer creates community space on Grant Street

November 12th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson Nobody was expecting a new business to open up shortly after the pandemic forced us all into lockdown, but there it was — a big red sign reading MEGA LAB LIMI... Read More...

Upcycled clothing company Sailor Doom Apparel is on a mission to fight fast fashion

November 9th, 2020

In the name of the moon, say no to fast fashion Reporting and writing by Jillian Holness Every year, a new fashion trend emerges. Last year, biker shorts with blazers, Rosie the Riveter-es... Read More...

As local schools turn to educational apps for distance learning, parents and teachers struggle to find the ones that actually work

November 9th, 2020

Researchers Share Winners and Losers in Online Interactives By Cid Standifer This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join our free mailing list... Read More...

Art News Brief: July 2016

Collage artist Adrienne Slane uses century-old paper to tell contemporary stories

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Ohio Values | Daniel Mainzer

A week after Akron limited private gatherings, 15 complaints but no fines

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Learning a Lesson in 'Djangology’ with Moustache Yourself

Brian Lisik’s ‘Gudbye Stoopid Whirled’ wasn’t supposed to be about the pandemic — but it is

Longtime rocker Harvey Gold is ‘all the versions’ of himself on new album

‘I can be your Antidote at the end of a hard day:’ Madison Cummins releases sophomore album

The United States is failing its mothers

The doctor is in: Milk alternatives

Oh, poop! Potty training in a pandemic

Tips to help your child with ASD have a happy holiday season

Love letters from the 1930s reveal a uniquely Akron romance | Chapter 5

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Akron Municipal Court reverses course, resumes some virtual eviction hearings

Muralists use life and art to help revitalize downtown parks

New “NoTique” to feature North Hill vendors showcasing cultures and products

Akron Brow Bar opens in Highland Square

Screen printer creates community space on Grant Street

Upcycled clothing company Sailor Doom Apparel is on a mission to fight fast fashion

As local schools turn to educational apps for distance learning, parents and teachers struggle to find the ones that actually work