economic development Archives

Akron wants to help small business owners grow, but officials say they need more help from banks

October 12th, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Rubber City Match — an entrepreneurial development program that, city officials say, is designed to give historically marginalized business owners a boost to ...

What would “defunding the police” mean in Akron?

September 11th, 2020

Reporting, writing and graphics by Abbey Marshall; lead illustration by Chris Harvey When activists marched in the streets in June demanding racial justice after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis ...

Is Akron’s tax abatement program working? Here’s who is using it and why

August 27th, 2020

Reporting, writing, photos and graphics by Abbey Marshall Akron is passing on the opportunity to collect millions of dollars in property taxes in hopes of spurring housing development. Akron in 201...

Jenniva Cummings Visualizes the Beauty of the Black Community with Makeup and Special Effects

Painter Kariem Farrakhan II: ‘The Black experience isn’t just one experience’

Door #2 Art Studio brings inclusiveness and positivity to Akron

Barberton’s Magical Theatre Company takes their shows on the road

Addressing Racial Inequities in American Schools

Ellet’s Gardenias & Grace sells local goods by artists of all ages

Akron chefs put food on the table for other restaurant workers

Painter Kariem Farrakhan II: ‘The Black experience isn’t just one experience’

Super No Bueno | Goodnight Brooklyn: The Story of Death By Audio

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

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Understanding the Summit County and Ohio races on your 2020 ballot

Inconsistent Ballot Application Data Leads to Undercount of Disenfranchised Voters

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

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

Ohio Values | Hsa Win

The doctor is in | Halloween 2020

Expert Advice: Parenting insights from the ones being parented

Becoming a parent made me a better advocate

Halloween Tips for Children With Autism or Sensory Issues

SOS in search of support, part 2: Connect with the MOPS

The doctor is in | Oral fluoride

The United States is failing its mothers

Akron wants to help small business owners grow, but officials say they need more help from banks

What would “defunding the police” mean in Akron?

Is Akron’s tax abatement program working? Here’s who is using it and why