Oh Snap Photo Lab founder wants to offer a safe, creative outlet for youth Downtown
By Abbey Marshall, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall Packed into 6,300 square feet in a Downtown...
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ACME’s first Buckeye’s Best contest gives Northeast Ohio food entrepreneurs a spot on store shelves
By Abbey Marshall Photos by Abbey Marshall Brian Reardon used to spend his fall Saturdays scooping his signature...
Akron inventor seeks to inspire Black youth with his story
By Abbey Marshall, Devil Strip staff reporter Photos by Abbey Marshall When Sonny Sneed was only six months...
‘One Year in Loveland’: Elizabeth’s Bookshop celebrates first anniversary with joy and community
By H.L. Comeriato, Devil Strip Staff Reporter Rachel Elizabeth Cargle is filled with gratitude. Behind a table lined...
Akron Honey Company brings the one-day only block party back to the bee farm
written by Derek Kreider; feature image courtesy of Akron Honey Co. What has eight local small businesses, three...
Irie Jamaican Kitchen brings sunny flavors to Highland Square just in time for summer
Nahla Bendefaa For the past few weeks, Irie Jamaican Kitchen’s colorful signage on West Market Street has been...
Jason Blakely offers area poets voices with heart through Poetry Is Life Publishing
by Marissa Marangoni If there is one thing that Jason Blakely has, it’s heart. That heart is behind...
The S.H.E Suite: Empowering women with holistic personal and business wellness
Reporting and writing by Brynne Olsen On a quest to help Akronites manage the many hats they wear,...
Ogarth’s kitchen brings Jamaican street food culture to South Akron
Reporting, writing and photos by Charlee Harris Ogarth Thompson was born to cook, and after over 20 years...
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...
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...
In the studio with metalsmith Shani Richards
Reporting, writing and photos by Noor Hindi Shani Richards is “not interested in making pretty objects.” A low-lit...
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,...
Furniture designer Jessica Skinner creates functional art inspired by her family roots
by Brittany Nader When Jessica Skinner was a little girl, she and her brother would take family trips...