Civic Engagement – THE DEVIL STRIP

Understanding the Summit County and Ohio races on your 2020 ballot

October 1st, 2020

Compiled by Ken Evans When compared to national races, especially the 2020 presidential race, county elections can seem a little, well, inconsequential. However, local governments arguably have more influen... Read More...

Inconsistent Ballot Application Data Leads to Undercount of Disenfranchised Voters

September 30th, 2020

By Rachel Dissell and Lucia Walinchus Eye on Ohio Haley Belisle, a recent graduate of Ohio Northern University, was baffled this spring when the Hardin County Board of elections rejected her applic... Read More...

‘Women With Issues’ podcast aims to show women over 50 their political power

September 28th, 2020

Reporting and writing by Allyson Smith Think of your favorite podcast. What is about? Politics? Movies? TV show rewatch? Now, think of the hosts. How old are they? What’s the demographic they aim for? Young... Read More...

Civics Essential: What do judges do and why is it important?

September 21st, 2020

Here's why you don't want to skip judge races on the ballot, plus ways to learn about judges around the state. By Bob Sandrick Issue Media Group In October 2011, about a month before the general elect... Read More...

Ohioans must ‘act now’ to vote in the primary election

April 16th, 2020

by Allyson Smith The Ohio primary election, which was originally scheduled for March 17, was extended to April 28. Here is everything you need to know about making sure your voice is heard in the primary el... Read More...

Now more than ever, your voice and your vote count

April 2nd, 2020

by Willis Gordon We all know this has been a trying and frustrating time. On the one hand, things have been moving very fast, and on the other, things seem to not be moving at all. It is incredibly importan... Read More...

In Summit County’s courtroom for veterans, “I can let my guard down”

November 2nd, 2018

by Rosalie Murphy Court has just been called to order on a chilly October Tuesday, and Judge Amy Corrigall Jones invites four people to the bench. Three men and one woman file up and stand at attention, fee... 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...

The Towpath will soon connect to Kenmore via bike lane

September 21st, 2018

09/21/18 By Rosalie Murphy You’ll soon be able to bike from the Towpath Trail to the Kenmore Boulevard business district almost entirely via a protected bike lane -- a five-minute ride that will bring sc... Read More...

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

September 17th, 2018

09/17/2018 By Rosalie Murphy Whether you're new to Akron or haven't moved in a decade, or whether you last voted three months ago or three years ago, take a few minutes today to make sure that your voter... Read More...

‘Denied Admission,’ a new play about asylum seekers, wants your feedback this weekend

Local tattoo artist turns to murals and motivational speaking

Sheena Mason’s business is more than a dance studio

Muralists use life and art to help revitalize downtown parks

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

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

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

Akron Municipal Court reverses course, resumes some virtual eviction hearings

Land of Panda drops debut album just in time for summer

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

Parents with Autism: Self-Care 101

Child custody and the holidays: How to keep the peace

Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

The doctor is in | Biting