Evictions continue during pandemic despite rental assistance, eviction moratorium
By Noor Hindi The Devil Strip The smell of smoke burns Virginia LaForce’s nostrils. There’s a bonfire raging...
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What you can do if your landlord is not making repairs
By H.L. Comeriato The Devil Strip If your landlord is not making necessary repairs to your home, you...
Where to turn if you need shelter
By Abbey Marshall The Devil Strip If you are in need of shelter, call 211 to be connected...
What to do if you fall behind on your rent in Akron
By Rosalie Murphy The Devil Strip Lots of rental assistance is available right now due to federal CARES...
What to do if you are facing eviction in Akron
By Rosalie Murphy The Devil Strip The eviction process typically lasts weeks, and the process doesn’t always end...
2020 didn’t stunt the big business of renting in Akron
By Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal Not that he enjoyed it, but Mark Amos calls the first time...
Here’s what Merriman Valley residents want to see from the cities’ upcoming master plan
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls sit the Merriman Valley’s rolling hills,...
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Market House space to empower North Hill women with programs and makerspace
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Samantha Byake recalls what it’s like to grow up in a...
Akronite app is here to stay after generating over $200,000 in local business sales, city says
Reporting, writing and photo by Abbey Marshall What began as a swift response to local businesses’ dwindling sales...
ArtsNow launches $50,000 Artist Relief Fund for Summit County artists
Reporting and writing by Abbey Marshall ArtsNow has a reprieve to offer local artists working in one of...
‘Who owns Summit Lake’s story? And who is writing the ending?’
Summit Lake has endured years of disinvestment. Today, it’s on the upswing. But who controls the future of...
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University of Akron students are losing faith in institution amid layoffs and budget crisis
Reporting, writing, photos and graphics by Abbey Marshall Editor’s note: Philathia Bolton, Vice President of The Devil Strip’s...
‘We don’t have the reserves to wait out a volatile situation:’ How COVID-19 expedited University of Akron’s budget crisis
Reporting, writing, photos and graphics by Abbey Marshall Editor’s note: Philathia Bolton, Vice President of The Devil Strip’s...
Inside I Promise Village, the LeBron James program tackling student homelessness
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall LeBron James’ basketball career started in a place similar to this: huddled around...
City will accept bids for conservation in Merriman Valley after residents protest development
Reporting, writing and photos by Abbey Marshall Tune into any Monday night City Council meeting and you’ll hear...