City of Akron – THE DEVIL STRIP

Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes

January 14th, 2021

Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Hilary Lewis could jump for joy. “It’s a huge, gigantic relief,” Lewis says, detailing the home repairs that Rebuilding Together has helped her complete ov... Read More...

‘That’s how you know how hard we miss him:’ One Akron family on losing a son and brother to gun violence

December 28th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato When D’Andre Pete’s brothers talk about him, they can’t help but grin. Marquavius Beach, D’Andre’s younger brother, waves his arms to quiet the room. “W... Read More...

‘Who owns Summit Lake’s story? And who is writing the ending?’

December 16th, 2020

Summit Lake has endured years of disinvestment. Today, it’s on the upswing. But who controls the future of Summit Lake: Residents, the City of Akron, nonprofit foundations? What would working together look lik... Read More...

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...

How to Vote Early, Absentee, or on Election Day

October 22nd, 2018

by Rosalie Murphy 10/22/2018 It’s October in Ohio, which means it’s impossible to avoid messages about candidates and ballot issues. You might have decided who you’re going to vote for -- but have you figur... Read More...

The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future

October 5th, 2018

The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future by Noor Hindi and Yoly Miller, photos by Christine Batten 10/05/2018 Part I. We Built a Forest As a resident of Akron for more than 20 years, I... Read More...

“We only know Native history through street signs and statues in Akron.” The creators of the city’s newest holiday want to change that.

October 3rd, 2018

By Rosalie Murphy Students from the Northern Cheyenne Nation and Akron’s Lippman School marked Akron’s first-ever North American First People’s Day on Oct. 1 with a walk along the Portage Path. The Port... Read More...

The Black Box | Catching up with Rubber City Theatre

ArtsNow launches $50,000 Artist Relief Fund for Summit County artists

In the studio with metalsmith Shani Richards

The National Center for Choreography celebrates five years

Culture Club: June 2016 events

Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes

Pastor Dee Williams is called to ‘love the hell out of people’

Akron Urban League Young Professionals provides support for Black Akronites

Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers Returns to the Civic Theatre Stage

Peachcurls showcases NEO musicians on new album ‘Meadow’

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

Three common labor and delivery myths debunked

The doctor is in: Infant eye color

Dealing with transitions in a blended household

Shame and Laundry

Helping Summit County’s 90,000 older adults stay safe in their homes

‘That’s how you know how hard we miss him:’ One Akron family on losing a son and brother to gun violence

‘Who owns Summit Lake’s story? And who is writing the ending?’

How to Vote Early, Absentee, or on Election Day

The Innerbelt National Forest and how cities plan for the future

“We only know Native history through street signs and statues in Akron.” The creators of the city’s newest holiday want to change that.

The Towpath will soon connect to Kenmore via bike lane

How to Register to Vote | Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 9

WEB SPECIAL: Looking Ahead to 2018